We want to share with you a list of a few great places that produce fresh, organic, local products! Because who doesn’t like to cook with the best tasting ingredients as possible!?…all while supporting our local farmers. Purchasing local food is also a great way to create positive change, lessening environmental damage. Shipping food across the world uses masses of recourses everyday. Supporting smaller, local businesses helps grow and strengthen community! Also added bonus, the food is often more alive with nutrients because it has not had to travel so far or be picked prematurely.
When: Wednesday’s and Saturday’s from 8:00am – 1:00pm
Such a fun day out!! A great way to spend a beautiful Okanagan morning exploring the stalls. They have tons of vendors with a variety of fresh local produce. Another reason we love markets is they make “grocery shopping” a fun and social pass time, discover unique products and stroll around snacking while enjoying live music from the buskers as well!
P.S. If you and a friend feel like exploring and are up for a gorgeous little drive, Penticton’s Farmers Market is exceptional as well.
This company has a delivery service so you can get fresh produce right to your door on a weekly basis. Here’s a little breakdown on what to expect:
“Our Regular Harvest Box, at $33, is designed to feed 2-4 people (or one hungry vegetarian!) for one week. The Family Harvest Box, at $44, will feed 4-6 people, or more, depending on appetites! If your household is small or veggie-shy, you may wish to share a box with a friend or family member, or request bi-weekly or “flex” (per-order) service. There is no separate charge for delivery.” Urban Harvest
They also have a warehouse sale which is a great option for those who want to buy in bulk and get some great prices. They too have a ton of local produce and their warehouse sales happen every Saturday from 9-1.
Is a 6 acre organic farm with plenty to offer!
Getting your fruits and veggies locally is a huge step in the right direction! Have you ever considered where your meat is coming from also? Kelowna and the Okanagan have a few places that have local, grass fed meat to feast your taste buds on.
First up,
The Fisherman’s Market: These guys know their stuff! Growing up fishing commercially they sure know a thing or two about the way a fish should be caught, processed and prepared, to give you the healthiest and freshest fish around!
Locally and ethically raised beef, grass fed and growing just north of Vernon in Lumby.
Be sure to find local meat from beef to chicken and from pork and lamb at this little deli just off of Hollywood in Rutland.
The last one to consider is a new and up and coming business, ‘Organically Clean’ offering household items made right here in Kelowna! Environmental toxins (the ones we sweat out in class!) can come from harmful products we use cleaning our homes and our bodies, check them out at 300-2130 Leckie Place or on Facebook.
Well there, you now have some wonderful options to show our Okanagan communities some love and support this summer, while taking full advantage of the amazing fruitful valley we live in and all it has to offer us!!
Thanks so much and get out there and spread the local love!!
MYK
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