Rtds / Listen Up Talk

Cookie Roscoe, manager of The Stop's Farmers Markets, joins Todd Miller to discuss the Holiday Farmers Market at Steam Whistle Brewery Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd on Sunday December 14th and December 21st, from 11 am to 3 pm. Cookie talked about the importance of farmers markets and sustainable farming; shopping locally; why The Stop's farmers market has won the NOW magazines readers poll; the food bank component of The Stop; the difference between a grocery store and a farmers market; and much more. Brought to you by The Stop Community Food Centre, this pop-up edition is a great way to help stock-up your cupboards for festive meals, or hunt for holiday gifts with an array of tasty and seasonal Ontario produce, meats, cheeses, preserves, baking, crafts, home furnishings, linens and gift baskets available for sale. Become acquainted with over a dozen local farmers and producers as they share their wares and knowledge on eating locally and sustainably! Join us in the historic John St. Roundhouse while you c