News Release: May 29, 2018
2018 Grown in Peel Guide Now Available: Buy Locally-grown Fruit & Vegetables
BRAMPTON, ON (May 29, 2018) – Peel residents now can pick up our new 2018 Grown in Peel guide or visit www.GrowninPeel.ca to find out what locally-grown fruit and vegetables they can buy in Peel, when those are in season and how they can get them farm-fresh. They can also learn what is available in their local nurseries and greenhouses, and where to find other farm-fresh products, such as meat, eggs, and honey.
This year’s guide features 35 farms, retailers and farmers markets in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga, plus an easy-to-read map that shows how to find each location.
The guide also contains availability charts that show when it’s seasonal to buy almost 50 kinds of fruit and vegetables, as well as different varieties of apples, pears and plums.
“The Region of Peel is pleased to support its residents in improving their health and well-being by encouraging them to eat fresh, flavourful vegetables and fruit,” said Jessica Hopkins, the Region’s new Medical Officer of Health. “Our handy guide makes it easy and fun to discover the wide variety of produce grown in Peel so everyone can enjoy our locally-grown food.”
The Grown in Peel guide now is available free of charge at participating farms and farmers’ markets plus Peel libraries, fairs and municipal buildings. Residents can also request a copy by emailing growninpeel@peelregion.ca.
Media Contacts:
Noelle BoughtonCommunication Specialist, Region of Peel
905-791-7800 x 4855
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
