Local is the way to go

Bruce County offers fresh produce straight from local farms. The Foodlink Grey Bruce network "Buy Local! Buy Fresh" is a directory that lists farmers and culinary events.  Locate a farmers market or find a restaurant that serves locally grown cuisine. You can find everything from beer and cheese to apples and bison. 

 Nothing tastes better than serving your family fresh, locally grown produce all season long.  Bruce County boasts locally grown and produced foods such as: Fruit & Vegetables; Meat & Dairy; Bakery & Confectionaries; Honey, Syrup & Preserves; Beans, Grains & Flour, and Beverages. You can seek out the produce and pick it right from the farms in an array of farming techniques from organic, natural and traditional.

Hobby farmers, Mennonite farmers and garden market farmers all add to the diversity of local markets. They offer choices from fresh vegetables and fruit to fish and beef. Homemade fudge, sumptuous seasonal berry pies and organic products are just some of the main sweet things you can find at the numerous farmer's markets. Most markets run from the May long weekend until Canadian Thanksgiving this October. 

Farmer's Markets:

• Clarksburg Farmers’ Market
  Wednesday 4 - 7 • June 30 - Sept. 8
• Collingwood Downtown Farmers’ Market
  Saturday 8:30 - 12:30 • May 16 - Oct. 9
• Dundalk & District Farmers Market
  Friday 3-8 May 20 - Oct 7
• Flesherton & District Farmers’ Market
  Saturday 8 - 1 • May 22 - Oct. 9
• Grassroots Farmers’ Market - Lucknow
  Friday 3 - 7 • June 18 - September 17
• Holstein Farmers’ Market
  Saturday 8 - 1 • May 22 - Oct. 9
• Keady Livestock & Farmers’ Market
  Tuesday 7 - 1 • Open year round
• Kincardine Farmers’ Market
  Saturday 9 – 12 • May 22 - Oct. 9
• Lion’s Head Farmers’ Market
  Saturday 9 - 12 • May 22 - Oct. 9
• Markdale “Olde Firehall” Farmers’ Market
  Friday 1 - 8 • May 21 - Oct. 8
• Meaford Municipal Farmers’ Market
  Friday 3 - 7 • June 4 - October 8
• Owen Sound & District Farmers’ Market
  Saturday 7 - 12:30 • Open year round
• Paisley Farmers’ Market
  Saturday 9 - 1 • May 22 - Oct. 9
• Walkerton Farmers’ Market
  Friday 8 -2 • May 21 - Sept. 3
• Wiarton Farmers’ Market
  Friday 1 - 6 • May 21 - Oct. 8
• Williamsford Farmers’ Market
  Friday 3 - 8 • May 21 - Sept. 3

With all the cows you see throughout Bruce County, it's no wonder that beef and cheese are plentiful. Bruce County's famous beef is made even more famous by the 15 foot icon,“Big Bruce.” He is a giant Hereford Steer that resides in the heart of Bruce County's famous cattle country in Chesley. http://www.eatbigbrucebeef.ca/

Another incredible local producer is Pine River Cheese in Pine River. http://www.pinerivercheese.com/

In Bruce County, there has always been a strong connection between the folks who grow food and those who eat it. Our community is home to some of the most diverse, productive and vibrant farms in the province. So, challenge yourself to find out more about what you eat and who is responsible for getting it to your table.