See below a copy of a letter from a concerned consumer
"More and more consumers look for
food they can trust"
(Traceability is key)
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"I leave you the multiple bounty of the earth for food - the choice fruits and golden crops, the stately avenues of trees and the glory of the hedgerows, the mystic beauty of wildflowers and the soothing sight of herbs and ferns that grow in secret corners." |
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The countryside never ceases to amaze me with its bountiful supply of nutritious
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provisions. Buying local
has never been easier with the rise in number and regularity of
farmers' markets and more farmers selling direct through box schemes,
freezer packs and the like. Traceability is high on the agenda as our
need for more information and assurance as to where our produce is
from and to how it is produced continually grows we are blessed with a
region plentiful with meat, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, dairy
produce, wine and ale.As the bureaucrats continue to argue between themselves our farming community
strives to survive.
The consumer pushes for a more healthy and thought through way of farming, and
our producers endeavour to produce to consumer demands. Let’s ask the
politicians to fight our corner, encourage our producers to produce quality,
healthy food, and as consumers, realize that it’s our voice the producers
follow. So lets ask for quality food remembering its value not only in its
production but also at the checkout and support our industry by Buying British.
Copyright © Susanne Austin 2005/6