Organic food directory published
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The Manitoba government has put together an organic food directory to help consumers, restaurants, retailers, food handlers and processors find local certified organic food sources.
Agriculture Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced the directory today during Organic Week in Manitoba, which runs until Feb. 20. "Organic food has grown tremendously in popularity in recent years and this directory will simplify the purchasing process by helping the public find local organic suppliers for a variety of excellent food products," she said in a press release.
Increasing sales of locally-produced organic products is part of the provincial strategy to encourage producers to diversify and reach new markets. The Organic Transition Program provides new funding to help Manitobans interested in securing certified organic status for their cropland, pasture, livestock operations or processing facilities.
"Local markets are often the first line for sales growth and the best way to increase sales is to make sure buyers can connect with local sellers," Wowchuk said.
The directory is now available in a booklet from government offices or online at www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/organic or www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/consumer/buymanitoba.html.