For seasonal recipes and to find out where to buy local and direct visit www.fork2fork.org.uk

1 Fresh direct food = tasty foodDirect meat, veg and fruit is

among the freshest you are everlikely to buy.

2 It can often be just as convenient as travelling to the supermarket

What could be more convenient thanpopping round the corner to yourlocal farmers’ market? Why not buysome eggs at your nearest farm gateor farm shop?

3 Fresh, direct and local fooddoesn’t have to cost the earth

Recent research revealed that localmarkets can prove competitivelypriced compared to supermarkets.

4 Making fair trade local fair tradeCutting out the middleman

allows producers increased financial returns.

5 Better for the environment — less food miles and waste

When buying direct and local, foodmiles are cut to a minimum which is good for the environment. Mostproduce is loose which meansoverall packaging is reducedsignificantly.

6 Variety – the spice of lifeFarmers’ markets and farm

shops have a reputation for offeringa variety of produce. Where else canyou buy bison or wild boar burgers?

7 Excellent customer serviceBuying fresh, direct and local

allows you to ask the producerquestions. You can be sure of how it’s produced and where it comes from.

8 Investing in your community for the future

By directly supporting your localproducers and farmers today you are helping to ensure the future of producers and farmers in yourcommunity.

9 Environment and wildlife benefitsWell-managed farms provide

ecosystems as the farm environmentis a patchwork of fields, meadows,woods, ponds and buildings thatprovide habitat for wildlife in ourcommunities.

10 Conserving a sense of community and tradition

The relaxed, community feel offarmers’ markets make them popularsocial occasions.

Meanwhile, be sure to pledge yoursupport to buy locally and direct atwww.fork2fork.org.uk. Pledgers cantake part in the exclusive Fork2Forkmonthly competition.

The Fork2Fork Seasonality CalendarHere’s your easy to use guide to find out what’s in season and when. Eating seasonally means you get produce at its peak, when it tastes best, at its best price,without costing the earth.Why not visit your local farmers’ market or farm shop to find seasonal and local fruit and vegat its peak or join a box scheme to get seasonal produce delivered direct to your door?Use the key to identify what’s in season and when.

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Apples,Bramley

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Apples,Cox

Asparagus

Bean,Runner

Beetroot

Blackberries

BrusselsSprouts

Cabbage,Spring Green

Cabbage,White

Cabbage,Savoy

Cabbage,Red

Carrots

Celeriac

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Marrow

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Pumpkin

Raspberries

Rhubarb

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Strawberries

Squash

Sweetcorn

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