STATION 3:

Local vs. Global

Canada produces many food sources for both local use and for export. Take a look at map below to see what where Canada's agriculture and agrifoods are at.

PART A: Browse the websites provided below to learn more about what's in season in Ontario, where to find local farms, and where to buy local products through farmers' markets.

What's in season in Ontario

Look for farms close to us

Local farmers' markets

PART B: ARTICLES ON THE GLOBALIZATION OF FOOD

Review the resources provided below. Consider why globalizing the food market is beneficial, along with the potential drawbacks of this kind of system. Add to your pro/con list. Click on each image and select the box to open the file. Use the magnifying tools to enlarge each document.

The Global Supermarket.pdf

THE GLOBAL SUPERMARKET

The global supermarket. (2014). Food Industry. Markham, ON: Rubicon Publishing Inc.

Does Your Food Need a Passport.pdf

Does your food need a passport?

Does your food need a passport? (2014). Food Industry. Markham, ON: Rubicon Publishing Inc.

7 Fantastic Benefits of Eating LocalLocal food is more than a fad — it benefits your health and the environment, too. Here are 7 fantastic advantages of eating local.

understanding globalization: VIDEO

This short video explains the positive and negative impacts of globalization. As you watch, make connections to the globalization of the food industry. Then record some pros and cons of having a "global supermarket" on the chart provided.

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