Today marks the start of Local Food Week.
Maryanne Udvari from the Kent Federation of Agriculture says it kicks off today at the Civic Centre in Chatham.
We’re going to start with a flag raising with the mayor and some dignitaries, and right after that we’re going to start with our one-day farm market
The pop-up market runs until 2 o’clock this afternoon
Udvari says Local Food Week aims to showcase how much is grown in our area, and the importance of shopping locally.
This is the fourth year Local Food Week has been celebrated in Ontario.
