It has already brought in three new members for its board of directors and they have made suggestions which are breathing hope into the team of volunteers for the organization which connects local growers with local consumers.
The directors hope to raise $115,000 and to gain commitments to buy from the organization’s farmers.
It has been identified as one of the best 100 COVID-19 pandemic recovery projects in Canada.
“While the circumstances aren’t ideal, I’m excited to be joining the board for Eat Local Grey Bruce because I strongly believe in their model, their ideals, and their vision” said Kel Smith, the newest consumer member to the board.
“Connecting local ecological farmers directly to consumers helps build and grow community resilience which I firmly believe is needed now more than ever.
“Eat Local offers a solution that is grounded in community. I hope others in our community across Grey and Bruce counties understand this value and help keep the organization alive,” he said.
