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  1. #SWBrumEVENTS – Bournville Farmers’ Market 🥖🍯🍫🥬🧀
    INFO:👉 bvoices.uk/4gMTBpF

    📅 First Saturday of the month
    🕐 10am-3pm
    📍 Sycamore Road – #Bournville
    ℹ️ Wonderful #localproduce from local producers

    -

    #B31SupportingLocal
    #Bournville
    #FoodAndDrink
    #farmersmarket
    #Birmingham
    #BirminghamUK
    #B31Voices #BVoices

  2. Berry good days out: where to pick strawberries around Perth

    Strawberry season has arrived, and farms across Perth are opening their gates for one of spring’s sweetest outings.…
    #Australia #Perth #Anketell #Gnangara #localproduce #Munster #Neerabup #springoutings #Strawberrypicking #Wanneroo
    europesays.com/australia/10855

  3. #SWBrumEVENTS – Bournville Farmers’ Market 🥖🍯🍫🥬🧀
    INFO:👉 bvoices.uk/4gMTBpF

    📅 First Saturday of the month
    🕐 10am-3pm
    📍 Sycamore Road – #Bournville
    ℹ️ Wonderful #localproduce from local producers

    -

    #B31SupportingLocal
    #Bournville
    #FoodAndDrink
    #farmersmarket
    #Birmingham
    #BirminghamUK
    #B31Voices #BVoices

  4. The Sussex Peasant
    "We are on a mission to make good, delicious locally farmed food convenient and accessible to Sussex communities. By supporting local farms we keep money within the community, foster a connection with people and their food source, whilst reducing transportation emissions."
    thesussexpeasant.co.uk/

    #SolarPunkSunday #LocalProduce #Sussex #Food #Drinks #SussexPeasant #SussexFoodAndDrink #Farms #Farming

  5. #SWBrumEVENTS – Kings Norton Farmers’ Market 🥖🍯🍫🥬🧀
    INFO:👉 bvoices.uk/4cXw1kF

    📅 Second Sat of the month
    🕐 9am - 1:30pm
    📍 The Green - #KingsNorton (B38 8RU)
    ℹ️ Wonderful #localproduce from local producers

    #B31SupportingLocal
    #FoodAndDrink
    #farmersmarket
    #Birmingham
    #BirminghamUK
    #B31Voices

  6. Local Foods to open 2nd Austin location | Central Austin

    Local Foods is launching its second restaurant in Austin on Aug. 21, according to a news release. The new location will serve lunch, dinner, cocktails and coffee—with weekend brunch debuting in September. …
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Dining #austin #expansion #localfoods #localproduce #northAustin #northlamarboulevard #nowopen #sandwichshop
    diningandcooking.com/2779106/l

  7. Kurdistan Region’s Summer Harvest Boosts Markets as Local Produce Flows Across Iraq

    From prized Taq Taq figs to Sharazur cantaloupes, farmers capitalize on strong demand, efficient marketing, and expanding trade…
    #EuropeSays #Headlines #News #Europe #Europa #EU #Iraq #AgricultureSectorinKurdistanRegion #ChomanDistrict #LocalProduce #Qaladze #SharazurDistrict #TaqTaq #Zakho
    europesays.com/iran/238132/

  8. I'm helping organize a series of free music concerts for the cultural council in Berkley MA. Join us next week for local musician Paul Sarno to perform on Thu. Jun 18, 6-8PM. each month over the summer featuring local musicians. There'll also coincide with a farmers market in July and Sept featuring #localproduce #localtalent #SouthCoastMA #shoplocal #arts #berkleyccma Funded by Berkley Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council and Berkley Businesses- Malloch Construction and Liberty Tree Farms

  9. #JacksonME #FoodPantry

    "The #JacksonFoodPantry is a volunteer organization serving residents of Jackson, #MonroeME, #BrooksME, #WaldoME, #SwanvilleME, #ThorndikeME, and #TroyME, with donated and purchased foodstuffs, personal care items, and cleaning supplies when available at no cost. [Along with fresh, locally grown produce when in season]

    Location: Jackson Community Center at 262 Village Road in Jackson

    Upcoming dates for 2026:

    June 19, 2026
    July 17, 2026
    August 21, 2026
    September 18, 2026
    October 16, 2026
    November 20, 2026
    December 18, 2026"

    Related news article....

    Jackson food pantry serves hundreds with fresh, local produce

    Updated: May 15, 2026

    wabi.tv/video/2026/05/15/jacks

    FMI about the Jackson food pantry:

    jacksonmaine.org/jackson-food-

    #SolarPunkSunday #FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #FoodPantries #FoodPantriesMaine #MidcoastMaine #MainersHelpingMainers #LocalProduce #FreshProduce #EatHealthy #HelpingOthers #BuildingCommunity

  10. Small grocers embrace Ottawa’s national food security strategy

    Independent grocers and industry stakeholders are welcoming the federal government’s national food security strategy, aimed at boosting competition…
    #Canada #Ottawa #food #foodprocessors #independentgrocers #localproduce #supplychain #terminals #TheCanadianPress
    europesays.com/canada/86121/

  11. How to live to 100: The Mediterranean eating habits that can help prolong life

    Growing up amidst the sun-drenched landscapes of Sardinia, chef Francesco Mattana was immersed in a culinary world defined by the freshest lo…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #MediterraneanDiet #BlueZones #DaveBrown #FrancescoMattana #freshfish #localproduce #Mattana #Mediterranean #RedWine #sardinia
    diningandcooking.com/2660464/h

  12. How to live to 100: The Mediterranean eating habits that can help prolong life

    Growing up amidst the sun-drenched landscapes of Sardinia, chef Francesco Mattana was immersed in a culinary world defined by the freshes…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #MediterraneanWine #Wine #BlueZones #DaveBrown #FrancescoMattana #freshfish #localproduce #Mattana #Mediterranean #RedWine #sardinia
    diningandcooking.com/2660454/h

  13. Clarkson blasts ‘mad’ school dinners as Welsh kids fed chicken from China and Thailand

    The former Top Gear host — now better known to many as a working farmer thanks to his hit Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm — has waded into the controversy after it emerged children across Wales are being served chicken from countries including China, Thailand and Brazil.

    And he’s speaking from experience.

    Since taking over Diddly Squat Farm, Clarkson has repeatedly highlighted the financial pressures, regulations and challenges facing British farmers — something he says makes the school meals situation even harder to understand.

    Typical school dinner tray featuring fried chicken, macaroni, corn and diced potatoes — similar to meals served in Welsh schools using imported poultry.
    (Image: Ezumeimages / Dreamstime.com)

    Swansea figures spark outrage

    As previously revealed by Swansea Bay News, the situation in south west Wales has left many readers stunned.

    In Swansea itself, just 2.33% of the chicken used in school meals comes from the UK, with the vast majority imported — including a significant proportion from outside Europe altogether.

    Elsewhere in the region, the picture is no clearer. Carmarthenshire Council admitted using chicken from outside the EU to cater for halal dietary requests but declined to say where it came from, while Pembrokeshire also refused to provide detailed figures. Neath Port Talbot did not respond to requests for information.

    Across Wales, the figures become even more stark. In Merthyr Tydfil, almost all school chicken — more than 99% — is imported, while in Gwynedd the vast majority is sourced from countries including Brazil, Thailand and China.

    Perhaps most striking of all, not a single council in Wales was able to confirm how much of the chicken served to children is actually Welsh.

    Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper share a moment while working the land in Clarkson’s Farm. (Credit: Amazon)

    Clarkson: “It makes no sense”

    Writing in a national newspaper column, Clarkson said the situation left him completely baffled.

    “How is it possible to ship a chicken all the way from Chiang Mai to Bridgend and for it to arrive with a lower price tag than a chicken reared two miles down the road?”

    He blamed government policy for creating what he sees as a deeply unfair system — something he says he’s experienced first-hand.

    “It’s the government that imposes unbelievably strict and expensive standards on British farmers — and then allows imports that don’t follow anything like the same rules.”

    Clarkson said those rules — while often well-intentioned — can leave UK farmers struggling to compete.

    “Jumping through all these hoops makes farming here clean and efficient… but it also makes it more expensive.”

    Jeremy Clarkson takes a break on the farm alongside Kaleb Cooper during filming of Clarkson’s Farm. (Credit: Amazon)

    ‘British farmers being priced out’

    Drawing on his own experience running a farm, Clarkson warned that UK agriculture is being squeezed from all sides.

    He pointed to bans on certain pesticides and stricter welfare rules in Britain compared to other countries — arguing that while they may protect the environment and animals, they also drive up costs.

    “We do the right thing here… and then import food from places that don’t.”

    He said the result is a system where British farmers are effectively being undercut in their own market.

    “British farmers are being priced… into the bankruptcy court.”

    A system “no one can fix”?

    Clarkson also suggested the problem may be bigger than government alone, pointing to global trade rules that limit what the UK can do about imports.

    “On the face of it, there’s not a damn thing we can do about it.”

    But he did offer one solution — urging consumers and organisations to pay closer attention to where food comes from.

    “If there’s a little red tractor, it means the food you’re buying was grown here in the UK.”

    Campaigners are angry that Chicken imported from thousands of miles away are beiung used for school dinners – rather than locally bred animals

    Parents and farmers hit out

    The revelations have sparked a wave of frustration across Wales, particularly among farming families who feel they are being undercut in their own communities.

    Many parents have also been left questioning what exactly is ending up on their children’s plates, and why food is being shipped thousands of miles when high-quality produce is available locally.

    Critics say the situation simply doesn’t add up in a country with such strong agricultural roots, while campaigners warn it risks undermining both environmental goals and confidence in the food system.

    Pressure mounting in Wales

    The growing backlash is now turning the issue into a wider political and public debate.

    Campaigners are calling for councils to be far more open about where school food comes from, while also pushing for changes that would allow more Welsh produce to be used in public sector meals.

    There is also increasing pressure to reduce reliance on imported meat altogether, particularly at a time when local farmers are facing rising costs and uncertainty.

    A row far from over

    With a high-profile voice like Clarkson — and his very public farming struggles — now adding fuel to the fire, the debate over school meals in Wales shows no sign of slowing down.

    And for many, the question remains:

    Why are Welsh children eating imported chicken… when it could be produced on their own doorstep?

    Related stories from Swansea Bay News

    City leaders back Gower farm‑to‑fork revolution
    A hands‑on visit highlights the push for local, sustainable food production.

    Imported chicken in school dinners sparks anger
    Welsh farmers say they’re being sidelined as foreign meat fills menus.

    Collapsing milk prices threaten Welsh family farms
    The FUW warns livelihoods are at risk as returns fall sharply.

    Tractors roll into Westminster in farmers’ protest
    Campaigners demand fair budgets and tax rules to protect family farms.

    Top award for founder of Gower View Foods
    A local food champion earns national recognition for rural innovation.

    More farming stories
    All the latest on agriculture, rural policy and food production.

    #BritishFarmers #chickenImports #ClarksonSFarm #CountrysideAlliance #DiddlySquatFarm #Farming #foodSourcing #foodStandards #importedChicken #JeremyClarkson #KalebCooper #LisaHogan #localProduce #schoolDinner #schoolDinners #schoolMeals #schoolMealsUK #Sustainability #UKFarmingCrisis #WalesFarming #WelshAgriculture #WelshPolitics #WelshSchools
  14. City leaders get hands-on in Gower to back ‘farm to fork’ food revolution

    Members of the Swansea Public Services Board (PSB) made the trip to the great outdoors this week to visit Cae Tan Community Supported Agriculture, a working farm dedicated to sustainable growing.

    The high-level delegation included representatives from Swansea Council, the Swansea Bay University Health Board, and Natural Resources Wales, all keen to support locally grown produce.

    According to organisers, the visit showcased how seasonal vegetables are being supplied directly to Swansea households, bypassing traditional supermarket chains.

    Members of the Swansea Public Services Board and Bwyd Abertawe partners during their visit to Cae Tan in Gower.

    The event was co-ordinated by Bwyd Abertawe Food—Swansea’s Local Food Partnership—alongside teams dedicated to promoting healthy weight and nutritious diets across the region.

    The group has confirmed that plans are now underway to develop a dedicated local food strategy for Swansea to ensure more families can access sustainable produce.

    Dawn Lyle, Chair of Bwyd Abertawe Food, has said that “real momentum” is building around strengthening the food system in the city and surrounding areas.

    “This gathering at Cae Tan gave us a valuable opportunity to hear directly about the realities faced by growers and farmers,” she confirmed following the visit.

    Discussions focused on how to build a more resilient and sustainable food future for the Swansea Bay region.

    The leaders also discussed how public sector organisations can use their massive buying power to put more Gower-grown food into schools and hospitals.

    Grower Eva Walter-Jones, who welcomed the partners onto the land, has outlined exciting plans to expand vegetable supplies to local schools through the ‘Welsh Veg in Schools’ initiative.

    “It was very positive to see so much joined-up thinking and an appetite to do more,” Eva has said, adding that the collaboration gives “a lot of hope” for the future.

    Cllr Andrea Williams, Joint Deputy Leader of Swansea Council, has confirmed the authority’s commitment to the project, stating: “We must think differently about how we grow, buy and serve food.”

    #BwydAbertawe #CaeTan #communityAgriculture #education #Farming #Food #Gower #Health #localProduce #sustainableFood #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil
  15. Everyone talks about Argan oil, but Morocco is also a major producer of incredibly rich, high-quality olive oil! It's a staple of the local diet. What is a surprisingly good local product that is often overshadowed by a more famous item? #OliveOil #LocalProduce #MoroccanCuisine

  16. The little UK village that’s become the best in England for posh food | UK | News

    Tim Allen was awarded a Michelin star in 2023 (Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Express) An otherwise ordinary little village…
    #NewsBeep #News #UnitedKingdom #Aughton #Food(section) #GB #GreatBritain #localproduce #Michelinstars #OrmskirkMarket #Restaurants #UK
    newsbeep.com/uk/87043/

  17. #Massachusetts - #GrowFood #Northampton raises more than $1M for #AtRrisk communities

    Namu Sampath, Thu, July 24, 2025

    NORTHAMPTON — "#GrowFoodNorthampton is growing.

    "The local food and #farming justice group has raised over $1 million for an effort to increase support for vulnerable community members, it said in a statement.

    "The money will go toward providing more #FreshFoods to families experiencing hunger, will establish #CommunityGardens at #LowIncome housing sites, will support #LocalFarms and #gardeners, and will go toward implementation of #ClimateResilience measures.

    " 'All of these efforts are critical right now due to drastic #FederalCuts to local food and farming programs, the ongoing #ClimateCrisis, and ever-growing #inequities in the local food system and beyond,' the statement said.

    "The fundraising effort began late last year. There was an 'outpouring of support,' and the financial goal was met ahead of schedule, the group said.

    "The organization will still accept donations through the rest of the summer, and supporters can opt to add their names to a campaign contributors list, which will be installed at the Community Garden in Florence.

    "The organization also said it would accept non-monetary support from the community.

    " 'Community members are invited to attend summer events, share the campaign with friends and family, and volunteer their time,' the statement said."

    Source:
    yahoo.com/news/articles/grow-f

    #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #FoodJustice #FoodSecurity #FoodInsecurity #CommunityGardens #LocalProduce LocalFarmers #BuildingResiliency

  18. #Georgia [USA] - ‘Without Walls’ Farmers Market makes debut in #GardenCityGA

    By Brontë Sorotsky
    Published: Jul. 26, 2025

    GARDEN CITY, Ga. (WTOC) - "A new initiative to help #LowerIncome families buy #HealthyFood and make smart choices kicked off Saturday in Garden City.

    " '#FeedTheHungry' is meeting people where they’re at to make the community as a whole healthier.

    "From #okra to #nectarines, a new farmer’s market in Garden City has no shortage of healthy options. The idea for this farmer’s market came from a lack of resources when it comes to fresh foods.

    " 'Trying to address #FoodDeserts in this community. And what does a #FoodDesert mean? That means limited access to fresh food,' said Charice Stroud, a volunteer with Feed the Hungry.

    "Stroud is working alongside state representative Carl Gilliard to increase that access with the start of the first '#WithoutWalls' #FarmersMarket.

    "On Saturday, this new farmer market kicked off with #pickling demonstrations, fresh juice making, farmer’s selling #LocalProduce, and more.

    " 'It builds a healthier community, right? That’s our overall goal,' Stroud explained.

    "Feed the hungry is partnering with #AgraUnity, a coalition of #BlackFarmers that focuses on supplying the food deserts In #WestChathamCounty.

    "Those local farmers will be selling their products, allowing people in the community to access farm to table food at a more affordable price.

    " 'We want to empower people. And a part of that is your health, what you’re consuming each and every day. So, you can come in and get some good ideas for what to bring back to your home and your family,' Stroud said.

    "The 'Without Walls' Farmers Market will be held every 4th Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4704 Augusta Road in Garden City."

    Source:
    wtoc.com/2025/07/26/without-wa

    #SolarPunkSunday #FarmersMarkets #EatingHealthy #BuyLocal #LocalProduce #FarmToTable

  19. £7 for just under 250g of fresh cherries.

    Don’t know what to think about this except that I wish they’d come in a padded box so I can get them home without them bruising.

    #CostOfLiving #inflation #LocalProduce

  20. Eggs for Sale

    A visit to the market in Skibbereen in 2019 was productive. I’ve posted a number of photos from that hour or so on here over the years, and there are still a few more to go.

    August 2019 feels like a lifetime ago.

    Apertureƒ/4CameraILCE-7M3Focal length16mmISO320Shutter speed1/500s

    #BlackAndWhite #Cork #CountyCork #farmersMarket #freeRangeEggs #Ireland #localProduce #Market #Photo #Photography #ruralLife #Skibbereen #StreetPhotography

  21. Fresh Fruits and Fortune

    I went out one morning to photograph Palafrugell, walking around the town, exploring the streets. It’s a small town with narrow road and tall buildings, with a few public squares dotted around. Near one is a vegetable market where I spotted a man buying a lottery card.

    The ONCE lottery, seen in the photo, is unique in Spain for being operated by the Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles, an organisation founded in 1938 to support the blind and visually impaired. Many of the lottery vendors, like the one pictured, are themselves visually impaired, making each ticket sale a contribution to social inclusion and support for people with disabilities.

    Apertureƒ/8CameraILCE-7M3Focal length35mmISO1600Shutter speed1/500s

    #2022 #Catalonia #Community #dailyLife #localProduce #ONCELottery #Palafrugell #Photo #Photography #scratchCards #SonyA7III #Spain #streetMarket #StreetPhotography #urbanScene

  22. Shop Local: The Best Farmers Markets In Collin County

    Shop Local: The Best Farmers Markets In Collin County MY SPECIALTY: EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE Marie Walton, GRI REALTOR & ASSOCIATED BROKER (972) 816-5197 [email protected] View Website Ebby Halliday - North Dallas 16000 Preston Road, Suite 100 Dallas TX 75248 #FarmersMarket #CollinCountyFamersMarkets #Shoplocal #FarmToTable #LocalProduce #EatFresh #SupportSmallBusiness #RealtorLife #DFW #NorthTexas #ArtisanGoods

    mariesellsdallas.com/2025/05/2

  23. I'm supposed to pick my first CSA box tomorrow. I've never done a CSA, and I'm worried that I will forget to pick it up.

    #csa #produce #shoplocal #localfood #localproduce #vegetables #box #agriculture

  24. **Know Your Food’s True Value**
    The UK’s First Community-Driven Food Testing Service
    We test and compare supermarket, local farm & smallholding grown food for nutrition & contaminant levels. Find out more at foodtruthers.com

    #RealFoodData #UKFoodTesting #NutritionFacts #FoodTransparency
    #CleanEating #NutritionMatters #HealthyChoices #WellnessJourney #RealFoodResults #FoodScience #FoodQuality #OrganicFood #LocalProduce #FarmToTable #SupermarketSecrets #FoodCommunity #FoodRevolution

  25. Why Should We Eat Seasonally And Locally (Even In The Winter)?

    "Did you know that on average produce travels 1500 miles to reach the shelves in your grocery store? 1500 miles will take you from Miami to Boston – certainly not a quick trip! The terms 'seasonal eating' and 'locally-grown' are popular amongst health fanatics and eco-warriors… but what’s all of the hype about? What are the true benefits? Why should we eat seasonally and locally throughout the year?

    So How Do You Eat Seasonal & Local?

    - Keep in mind that what is in season for you may not be seasonal for someone else – it all depends on your location! Southern California has a very different climate than the freezing fields of Maine.

    - If you go shopping at your local farmers market, you are automatically eating locally AND seasonally! It’s a win-win. Farmers markets are a great way to support your community, buy fresh nutritious produce, and meet the people growing your food! Check to see if your farmers markets move indoors in the winter – many of them do!

    - Join a local CSA (“Community-Supported Agriculture”)! In a CSA, consumers subscribe to a membership and share the risk of harvest with the farmer. In return, the consumers receive a big box of nutritious, fresh, seasonal and local produce every couple of weeks.

    - Opt for locally-grown produce within your grocery store. Many stores, including Whole Foods, mark food that is local. This is a great way to easily support your local farmers.

    - Start your own organic, seasonal garden! If you have the outdoor space (or even indoor vertical space) start a little garden. This is a great way to get exceptionally fresh food right from your backyard.

    - Buy in bulk, then freeze and can your local produce for future use! If you plan ahead and properly store them, those summer strawberries can last you all throughout the winter!

    - The Seasonal Food Guide is an excellent tool to get a better understanding of what is local and seasonal to your specific state. Local Harvest is another great resource to find local farms, community-supported agriculture (CSAs), farmers’ markets, and more."

    Read more:
    inonaround.org/seasonal/
    #EatingSeasonally #LocalProduce #FarmersMarkets #CSAs #FoodStorage #SolarPunkSunday

  26. 🥧 There's still a couple of places left for our Posh Pie Sunday Lunch on November 3rd. Not booked yet? Head to our linktree page in our profile and just tap the link.

    Tickets include starter, posh pie main course with veg and gravy plus a dessert of sticky toffee pudding.... 😋

    We personally taste-tested the pies by the way, so if there's any left over they're coming home!

    #BS4 #Totterdown #poshpies #sundaylunch #Bristol #localproduce #organicfood #bristolfoodscene #GardenChef

  27. Our next hosted supper club is on Wednesday August 21st from #biote_gatherings who will be highlighting seasonality to represent the diversity, the care, and the work of farmers, growers, and makers in and around #Bristol.

    Tickets are available through headfirstbristol.co.uk, or visit Bioté profile for more info. We highly encourage you to take advantage of the limited space for some super summer eats.

    #eatlocal #foragedfood #supperclub #BS4 #Totterdown #limitedavailability #localproduce

  28. Got the message that our #OddBunch delivery is sched for tomorrow! Excited to see what arrives in this mixed veg/fruit box that we signed up for this week!

    #OttawaOddBunch #veggies #localProduce

  29. I also bought some locally made chilli jams (chillis grown in Morden, South London) 🌶️🌶️🌶️

    #LocalProduce #ChilliSauce #ChilliJam

  30. Once again, something NEW and WILD available at Strong Oaks Market calling all #foodie go WILD with FOOD this season!
    Hey #gourmetchef ever use #carob ? I made some #honeylocust into a carob-like powder!
    Come out and have a FREE SAMPLE cookie, made with #wildfood #foragedfood these are honey-oat scotchies I made last night 🤠
    This week we have fresh Blue Oyster Mushrooms for your holidays

    #middletennessee #nashville #lewisburgtn #farmersmarket #localproduce #cooking #gourmet

  31. Penzance council have upgraded its vehicle fleet to be all electric as part of its Climate Emergency Action Plan.They estimate this will save 7.3 tonnes of CO2 a year. It's also worth noting that the council have also taken steps like switching out petrol landscaping equipment for electric and using locally produced food.

    #GoodNews #Penzance #EV #Electric #Vehicle #Fleet #Carbon #Efficiency #Infrastructure #LocalProduce #Climate #Action

    uk.news.yahoo.com/penzance-veh

  32. I always thought #peaches > #nectarines until I accidentally got a basket of nectarines last summer. Nectarines > peaches.

    (Both only good when purchased locally in August in Ontario)
    #localProduce #summer #FoodieDebate

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