Protecting Ontario’s local agriculture and food industry is essential to ensuring a strong, self-sufficient food supply chain. This Local Food Week, from June 2-8, 2025, the Ontario government recognizes all of the farmers, food processors, distributors, retailers and restauranteurs that Ontario families depend upon. Now more than ever it is important to buy locally grown and made food in order to help protect the 871,000 jobs and nearly $51 billion that the agriculture and food sector contributes to the province.
“Across the province, we have more than 48,000 farms and 5,200 food processors and food manufacturers working 365 days a year growing, harvesting and making delicious food right here at home,” said Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “By choosing to purchase what is grown and made in Ontario, consumers are supporting our farmers and communities, strengthening the economy and protecting our local food supply chain.”
Ontario’s Local Food Report highlights businesses that are strengthening Ontario’s local food supply chain and supporting our economy. This year’s report features a variety of local food success stories, including:
- A second-generation customized deli and frozen pizza company built on quality and family tradition.
- The 2025 winner of Farmers’ Markets Ontario’s Market of Year Award.
- One of the oldest cheese cooperatives in Canada.