Have you ever thought of why growing, buying and eating local food is so good for us:

Read our top ten reasons why....

1. Local food is fresh, tasty, good quality and you know where its come from. Our producers do not use any artificial colourings or flavourings in their products.

2. Good for the environment, cuts down on food miles (to food feet if you grow your own), saves packaging and processing, local food on your doorstep.

3.Supports your community, provides more jobs and opportunities. Keeps income in your area.

4. Develops and strengthens the UK's food security by not relying on supermarkets and imports.

5.Ideal opportunity for the whole family to find out more about  growing, cooking and eating locally produced food.  Try your local Farmers Markets where you can talk to the producers about their products.

6. Eating food that has recognised standards of welfare for animals raised in UK and supports rare breeds and old varieties of vegetables and fruit

7. Eating seasonally when fruit and vegetables taste at their very best making - it a treat to eat them!  They are much fresher too.

8. Supporting and encouraging UK farmers to grow more food crops by increasing demand

9. Your local Farmers Market provides a different shopping experience, less hurried, with unusual local specialities and varieties not seen in supermarkets.

10. Growing your own is fun and keeps you healthy. Get the children involved.