Producers and growers in the Orange region are being urged to join a producer directory to strengthen the local supply chain by allowing customers to buy from them directly.
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More than 60 growers have already signed up to the initiative which is being billed as a first by its creators, Regional Development Australia (RDA).
RDA Central West CEO, Sam Harma, said the Farm to Organisation Producer Directory would help simplify the process for buyers seeking local produce, and producers seeking local customers.
"The Central West is renowned for its fine food and the directory will play a big part in ensuring more organisations, businesses, institutions and communities can access the wonderful produce that is grown right here in our own backyard", Mr Harma said.
"We would all like to buy and consume more locally produced food to support our farmers, but we also know that reducing food miles is better for the environment and our health. The directory will help to create a stronger local supply chain and I encourage interested parties from across the region to join us on this new local food movement."
RDA Central West added that the directory is the "first of its kind" in its approach to creating new pathways for producers and farmers to market directly to local businesses, organisations and institutions.
The Farm to Organisation Producer Directory will feature a number of categories, such as beverages, cheese and dairy, chocolate and sweets, dressings and dips, eggs, flour, fruit and vegetables, honey, meat and poultry, mushrooms and truffles, nuts, oils and olives and preserves and pastes.
The Directory will be launched as part of the Orange and District F.O.O.D Week program in 2021 with two events taking place at the Orange CWA Hall on April 14 and 15.
To be included, email grants@rdacentralwest.org.au or phone 6369 1600.
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