York Region Farm Fresh releases its 2004 map and guide to fresh produce

YORK REGION - The York Region Farm Fresh Association has just released the second edition of its map and guide to fresh produce. This publication lists the many farms and farmers markets that offer locally-grown produce and agricultural products available throughout York Region. Included in the brochure is helpful information about the main seasons for Ontario Harvest plus healthy food and recipe ideas.

 

Discover the bounty of local farm produce…fruits, berries, vegetables, meats, eggs, maple syrup, flowers, honey and more. Experience the fun in picking your own strawberries and apples with families and friends.   The taste is always fresher!

 

The York Region Farm Fresh map and guide is sponsored by Hearty Party.com-York Region Heart Health Program, the Agricultural Adaptation Council, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Regional Municipality of York.

 

To obtain your free copy of the York Region Farm Fresh Guide 2004 map and guide to fresh produce, call York Region Tourism at 1-888-448-0000, e-mail tourism@region.york.on.ca or visit www.yorktourism.com

 

 

 

Note to Media:  An electronic file of the map guide cover is available upon request.

 

Contact: 

 

Wendy Lewis, Corporate Communications, York Region
(905) 830-4444 or (416) 297-9696, ext. 1238.
e-mail:  wendy.lewis@region.york.on.ca