Countryside Connection Member and Supporter Celebrity Chef, Chris Tanner writes, “Keep it simple, fresh, seasonal and most importantly keep it local! It’s imperative to support local farmers and producers. It makes sense to buy in your region contributing to the local economy. Food miles and environmental issues need to be considered. . .” Countryside Connection believes that networks formed by our British members offering farm products, accommodations, and services throughout Britain ~ from tourism to agriculture ~ create diverse economic pathways from farm field to restaurant table, artist's loom to market stall and benefit all consumers who support them.
I did nearly all my Christmas shopping through this network of really varied and interesting craftspeople and small businesses! Everyone I dealt with was friendly and happy to help, and really dedicated to responsible practice. I can't recommend this site highly enough.
This network is so helpful! It connects all sorts of different privately owned and run businesses so that they are not only easy for the consumer to find local businesses, but also so that businesses can have a list of places, people, and products. Staying at an inn, need to find a local specialty shop, restaurant, or other business in the area? The innkeepers have this network at their fingertips! It provides such an easy way to find what you need while supporting local businesses!
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Annelies (11.12.07)
