From the left: Sylviane Dutrisac and Emeric Deslage, owners of Ferme Butte & Bine Farm, are pictured during a quiet moment in their preparations at their Farm Café for Day 2 of Savour the Field/Au Coeur de Champ on Aug. 22. Thompson Goddard Photo
CHESTERVILLE – Organized by the Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network, Savour the Field 2025 provided the opportunity for people to visit several locations throughout Eastern Ontario and enjoy a selection of the food produced locally. The event which was held on Fri., Aug. 22 to Sun., Aug. 24 culminated in an Indigenous Farm-to-Table dining experience at Springfield farm in South Glengarry.
The EOAN is a non-profit organization which seeks to develop the Eastern Ontario agrifood sector in Eastern Ontario. Membership and partners of the EOAN are found in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Cornwall, the Ontario portion of Akwesasne, the United Counties of Prescott-Russell and other Eastern Ontario locations.
EOAN president Sylviane Dutrisac explained Savour the Field is held to support local agrifood and agritourism, describing the event as a reflection of what the organization stands for. “The turnout was great. We’re very happy this year, the weather was on our side for visitors to fully enjoy all the sites had to offer” said Dutrisac
People were able to visit farms which provide a wide variety of food and other products, ranging from flowers, honey, wine, meat as well as vegetables and fruits. Also on the tour were businesses such as Simply Baked Catering in Winchester or Ferme Butte & Bine Café in South Glengarry who utilize local ingredients in their offerings.
Some companies participating in the event provided guests with the opportunity to enjoy free products, participate in creative activities, taste some of the products produced as well as see up close where the food is produced. Participants were provided with a stamp card to be stamped at each location visited, providing an opportunity to have their names entered in a draw for a gift basket.
