How to find local farm, food and beverage products when you’re shopping

Buying local has long been an important part of our agriculture and food production system – and we often get asked how you can find Ontario or Canadian products near you.

Let us help you find the best way to identify local, buy local and know that what you’re buying is grown, raised or produced right here at home. 

  • Fresh produce, dairy, meat, and other Ontario foods often carry the iconic green and white Foodland Ontario logo.
  • Look for the legendary blue cow logo to ensure dairy products are 100% Canadian.
  • Keep an eye out for the VQA medallion to ensure the wine you’re buying is made entirely from Ontario-grown grapes or a product of Ontario or Canada designation on fruit wines.  
  • You’ll find Ontario or Canada Beef logos on locally produced beef, or the Ontario Corn Fed Beef logo at restaurants and Loblaws stores.
  • Ontario-raised pork will often carry an Ontario Pork logo or the logo of Ontario-based meat processors like Conestoga Meats or Sofina.
  • You’ll find the Ontario Veal logo on locally-sourced veal products.
  • The Chicken Farmers of Canada Raised by a Canadian Farmer logo showcases the commitment of Canadian farmers to provide families with nutritious chicken raised with high standard of care, quality, and freshness. 
  • Egg cartons will display a red maple leaf or the Egg Quality Assurance logo.
  • You’ll find an Ontario Turkey logo on locally-sourced turkey products. 
  • When it comes to flowers and floral products, look for a Pick Ontario logo or the words “Grown in Canada” on a container or tag.
  • Shop at local stores, on-farm markets and farmers’ markets and ask the employees there if you’re not sure. Websites like Farmers’ Markets Ontario, Agritourism Ontario and Ontario Fresh can connect you with local markets, shops and farms. Many grocery stores also proudly carry Ontario- or Canadian-made products – watch for signage, logos and symbols.  
  • Use product locators. Many Ontario agricultural organizations, like Ontario Sheep Farmers or Beef Farmers of Ontario, have product locators on their websites to identify shops, markets, farmers and even home delivery companies that carry local products.  

Buy Ontario all year long!

Ontario farmers are strong believers in encouraging everyone to buy local, Ontario products.

When you do, you’re not just buying what we produce, you’re also supporting HomeGrown Ontario communities, families, and jobs – and we appreciate it.