Monday, December 21, 2009

Back Vic farmers in your Christmas shopping


With Christmas less than a week away the Victorian Farmers Federation has called on shoppers to throw their support behind Australian farmers and buy local produce this festive season.



VFF president Andrew Broad said Australian farmers produce some of the world's finest fresh produce and Australian households should enjoy the high quality, home grown products on offer.


"It would be fantastic to see an Australian grown ham surrounded by plenty of fresh Australian fruit, vegetables, breads and dairy products on every Australian dinner table this Christmas," Mr Broad said.

"Anyone wishing to verify whether they are buying Australian pork or hams should look for the logos and the wording Product of Australia, and for ham in particular ensure it's ham on the bone, because that is definitely Aussie grown.
 
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