Eat Local

Welcome to Eat Local Caledon

The Caledon and the Headwaters Region is the ideal place to focus on building a local food system and the Caledon Countryside Alliance (CCA) is increasing its efforts towards this mission via the Eat Local Caledon Program. Eating close to home not only strengthens the local food economy but also tops the list of environmentally sustainable actions. Raising awareness, engaging the public and building capacity to support a local food economy are the primary objectives of this initiative. Read more>>.

September is the 2nd Annual Eat Local Month in Caledon

In 2007 the CCA organized Caledon's first-ever Eat Local Week. In 2008, we did it for a whole month! Now you can participate in Caledon’s 2nd Annual Eat Local Month. Celebrate, support and strengthen Caledon’s local food and farming system. Shop at local farms, u-picks, wineries and farmers’ markets and choose the local option at shops and restaurants.

During Eat Local Month there are a variety of special events taking place including: guest speakers, wine tastings, workshops, local dinner events and the 7-Day Eat Local Challenge. See the full event listing.

Download a listing of Caledon farms and producers to source all your food needs locally.

Download a full Eat Local Month poster.

What is "Eating Locally"?

Eating locally means to eat food that is produced by local farmers or is processed locally by local food processors (e.g. bakeries, dairies, butchers, breweries, wineries). Read more>>.

Where Can I Buy Local Food?

• Buy from local growers and producers

• Choose local options at participating shops

• Go to a "U-Pick" farm to get your own fruits and vegetables

• Shop at the Inglewood Farmers' Market each Wednesday evening

• Enjoy a great local food meal at one the many participating restaurants and Local Dinner events

Check out our listing of Local Farmers and Producers in the Caledon Area for information on where to find a full range of local foods including fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, honey and more.

From June to October you can also shop at the Inglewood Farmers’ Market on Wednesday evenings (opened June 2008) or the new Caledon Farmers’ Market in Bolton (opened June 2009) on Thursday evenings.

Take a Bite Out of Climate Change

Take the Local Food Pledge today and commit to a climate friendly diet year round. Eight easy guidelines will help you to pledge to make food choices that reduce food miles and greenhouse gas emissions. The guidelines are: Eat with the Seasons, Shop Local, Cook Fresh, Eat More Plants, Grow Your Own, Savour the Harvest, Choose Local Alternatives and Avoid Food Waste.

What Else Should I Know About?

• Reasons and Ways to Eat Local Food

• Participate in the Seven Day Eat Local Challenge

• Pledge to take a bite out of climate change

• Eat Local Caledon Monthly Newsletters

• Making Food & Farming Trade Connections