[getsmart-l] "Real Farmers, Real Local!" - Pass it on

[John O'Gorman]

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From: Discover Local Food 
To: Discover Local Food 
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:36 AM
Subject: [Discover Local Food] "Real Farmers, Real Local!" 



 

 

 

 

 

Opportunity for Ontario Growers:

 

“Real Farmers, Real Local!” 

The MyMarket, Certified Farmers’ Market Opportunity

 

In 2007, Farmers’ Markets Ontario (FMO) introduced MyMarket, a certified farmers’ market concept that offers Ontario producers easy access to an urban, diverse marketplace and a level playing field, where resellers are not permitted.

 

That’s a first in Canada! Featuring real farmers, selling only what they produce. Join close to 40 Ontario farmers selling their best fruits and vegetables. MyMarket is committed to helping consumers enjoy the benefits of eating local as well as supporting farmers from the Greenbelt and surrounding counties. Join in the 2008 season with plenty of fun, entertainment and fresh, local products!

 

Our first market at the Liberty Village location (near the CNE) was very successful.  A roster of farmers with quality products in abundance; advertising and Special Events; regular music at market and attention to detail paid off and we quickly developed an appreciative and loyal shopper base who convinced us to extend our season for two weeks into November. They are now asking when we will return in 2008.

In 2008, we will be opening at least 3 new locations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), in addition to our Liberty Village operation.

 

Liberty Village BIA (Green P)                                            University Avenue (Off Street)

North of CNE                                                                        Just South of Queen’s Park
Sunday morning – 9 am to 2pm                                        Tuesday morning – 9 am to 2 pm

Opening June 1                                                                     Opening June 3

 

Bloor/Spadina Neighbourhoods (Green P)                                   East Lynn Park (Park)

Near Honest Ed’s                                                                 East Danforth & Woodbine
Wednesday afternoon – 3 to 7 pm                                     Thursday afternoon – 3 to 7 pm

Opening June 4                                                                     Opening June 5

 

 

We are committed to working with and for the “real thing”.  We certify growers that grow their own fresh/unprocessed fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, plants and nuts; honey and maple syrup; shell eggs; meat (fresh and frozen); fish (fresh and frozen); herbs; mushrooms; produce on-farm value added products, and off-farm value added products (where the 1st ingredient, or minimum 51% of product by weight prior to processing, is grown and/or produced on farm by you.

 

If you fit the bill and want to access the Toronto marketplace and sell your produce at fair, retail prices then consider joining the MyMarket program in 2008!

 

To find out more about how your business can benefit from joining the MyMarket family, please contact Bernie Solymár at 519-426-7124 or solymar at nornet.on.ca 

 

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