Here in the New Forest you are completely spoilt for choice for local food. 
Unique small producers supply farm shops, restaurants, shops, cafés and markets where you can sample the best forest produce.
Eating and growing local food helps support local businesses and cuts down food miles. Looking for the New Forest Marque label is an easy way to spot local produce.
The New Forest Food Challenge is a project designed to help you ‘eat and grow local’. Its interactiveweb site has loads of details about markets, products, seasonal recipes and help for those who want to grow more of their own food. Why not join in today?