This festive season, NFU Scotland is asking the public to support hard-working farmers and crofters – many of whom will even be working on Christmas day – and buy local.
Not only does buying local cut down on food miles, but consumers can be rest assured that farmers get the full return they deserve for the food they produce. They are also guaranteed of high quality, with traceability back to the farm, knowing that the food they are tucking into on Christmas day is the finest quality.
Visiting a local farmers’ market, a farm shop or going directly to the farmer, ensures the meat and vegetables you buy are produced to the highest of standards.