Progresss update EE9
Use publications, events and other opportunities to encourage businesses, residents and visitors to buy and source local food and products that support national park purposes.
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been achieved or is on course.
Progress update:
The National Park Authority supported the 2007 Dales Harvest Food Festival at Hawes.
The Dales Festival of Food and Drink, held annually at Leyburn since 2003, is a major event celebrating local produce and farming.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund has supported several projects using or promoting local products and produce including a Yorkshire and Humber Sustainable Food Education Officer who’s been working with Dales schools; the Food Barn, a catering facility promoting and marketing local food; and projects producing and marketing sheepskin rugs, wool throws, and charcoal.
The Regional Food Group has been working with Yorkshire Forward to develop a sub-regional programme to support local producers using The Rural Development Programme for England funding.
Last updated April 2008
