“They’re available for citizens of our great province, also emphasizing the fact that everything we grow is dependent upon the land to grow it on and that we’re losing 319 acres of farmland every day, and that’s not sustainable.”
Southwestern Ontario is one of the best places in North America for agriculture, Reusser noted. Despite this bountiful farmland, Ontario still imports more food than it exports.
“I think we have this wonderful opportunity for people here in Ontario to eat more of the things that we produce,”said Reusser.
In Ontario, people view agriculture as just fruits, vegetables and livestock, but in actuality, it is so much more, he said. We also grow fibre, grains and fuel, which are important to the economy.
“Fresh, local food is a fundamental part of a healthy diet and, as farmers, we are proud to grow and raise more than 200 different commodities that provide food for Ontarians,” said OFA president Drew Spoelstra in a release. “By eating local, you are supporting farms, jobs and rural communities across our province, as well as lowering the carbon footprint of our food and helping to preserve our valuable farmland.”
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