Meet a grower, shop the farm. Oxford Fresh is Oxford County's guide to farms, food and local fare, in partnership with the Oxford County Federation of Agriculture. Together, agriculture and tourism are putting Oxford County on the map. 🌱🗺️ Explore local at OxfordFresh.ca
This summer has been filled with so many fresh flavours and exciting experiences! Summer harvest is in full swing so head on out to an Oxford Fresh farm or a farmers market near you to get the bounty of the season! 🧑🌾🌾
Local Farmers Giving You Power and Choice
"I think we all of kind of want the same things. We all want connection. We all want love. We all want to be healthy and have some power. With Oxford Fresh, it gives consumers power and choice." - Sophie Foster, Owner/Farmer, Rising Roots Farm
About Oxford Fresh:
Oxford Fresh is a partnership between Oxford County Federation of Agriculture and Tourism Oxford, promoting shopping local farms and producers in Oxford County.
Oxford County is lucky enough to be in the heart of Ontario’s agriculture and produces everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to meat and fish, chocolate and honey, dairy and more.
Supporting local food is a lifestyle choice to be in tune with the seasons and the food our county has to offer. Read on to explore the different Oxford Fresh partners here in Oxford County
Learn more and explore local producers: www.oxfordfresh.ca
The Garden in Harrington
Fancy a little flower power? Check out this video all about our Oxford Fresh partners over at The Garden In Harrington!
How to Make Foamy Milk for Your Coffee at Home
During the first lockdown in 2020, Elio of Early Bird Coffee showed us how to make foamed milk with a heat source, milk and a French press or whisk at home. Check it out! If you want to see more of our How-To-At-Home videos, be sure to check out Tourism Oxford on Instagram.
Fresh Asparagus at Koteles Farms
We're in the height of asparagus season here in Southwestern Ontario so it only made sense that we headed down to Koteles Farms Ltd. - Oxford County to talk asparagus. BBQing this weekend? Don't forget to throw some of this local goodness on the grill!
Bartley's Dairy Bar
Great news for ice cream lovers! Bartley's Dairy Bar is officially open for the season.
How to Roast Coffee with Elio Caporicci of Early Bird Coffee
Ever wonder what it takes to roast a superior batch of coffee? Check out this video with Elio Caporicci of Early Bird Coffee, Oxford's newest local coffee roaster.
Freshly Roasted Coffee at Early Bird Coffee
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED: Congratulations to Tammy Schooley - you are going to be enjoying some Early Bird Coffee!!!
Comment (and share while you're at it) which Early Bird Coffee roast or local partnership you'd most like to try in the comments below for your chance to win a 1lb bag of Early Bird Coffee in whichever blend you'd like. The contest closes Tuesday January 15th at 9am and a winner will be announced at 10am.
Follow along as we check out Oxford's newest local roaster, Early Bird Coffee with owner Elio Caporicci . We'll talk beans, blends and all the things you need to know about this new, local hot spot.
Raclette at The Wine Cellar & Cheese Shop
Finally, #8 of our Top 8 Eats of 2018 (in no particular order) is this amazing raclette that @wThe Wine Cellar & Cheese Shop put together for Big Cheese Days back in May. The slowly dripping cheese had us drooling!
JTK Farms
CONTEST ALERT: Comment below (and share this video while you're at it) with which product from JTK Farms you'd like to try for a chance to win a 5lb box of bacon or pork chops (one of each being given away- 1 winner per prize)! This contest closes at 9:30am on Thursday November 29th at 9:30AM and is announced at 10AM that same day.
Join Meredith on the backroads of Oxford County as she heads out to JTK Farms in Verschoyle to discover all about this family-run business.
In the Pasture at Buffalo Ben Bisons
COMMENT (and share while you're at it) - for your chance to win an Oxford Fresh apron! Winner will be chosen and announced Friday September 28th at 10:00 am! Join Taylor as she learns about Bison, their history and their health benefits. Learn more about Buffalo Ben Bisons and what products can be purchased and stay tuned for a sneak peek of the Bison in their habitat! Looking for more? Check Ben out here: https://bit.ly/2onzJhz (Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation Community Futures Oxford )