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Share 5 Local Producers from Your Area

Research and create a poster listing five local food producers, include short interviews or facts, and share findings with family or classmates.

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Step-by-step guide to create a poster listing five local food producers

What you need

Paper or poster board, pencil, colouring materials, glue or tape, scissors, notebook for notes, stickers or magazine pictures, adult supervision required

Step 1

Pick five local food producers you want to feature and write their names in your notebook.

Step 2

Ask an adult to help you find one short fact about what each producer makes and write the facts next to the names.

Step 3

Write two simple interview questions in your notebook that you can ask each producer like "What do you grow?" or "What makes your food special?"

Step 4

Ask an adult to help you contact each producer or someone who knows them and ask one of your interview questions.

Step 5

Write down each producer's short answer or a quote in your notebook.

Step 6

Draw light pencil lines on your poster to make five sections and a space for a big title at the top.

Step 7

Write a bright clear title at the top of your poster like "Local Food Producers" or a fun name you invent.

Step 8

In each section write the producer's name the short fact and the short quote or interview answer from your notebook.

Step 9

Add a photo or draw a picture for each producer and glue or tape it into the matching section.

Step 10

Decorate your poster with colours stickers and borders so it looks fun and easy to read.

Step 11

Practice telling your family or classmates about your five producers using your poster.

Step 12

Share your finished creation on DIY.org

Help!?

What can I use if I don't have poster board, printed photos, or stickers?

Use a flattened cereal box or large paper bag as your poster, cut photos from magazines or print phone pictures or simply draw pictures for the 'Add a photo or draw a picture' step, and replace stickers with colored paper, markers, or washi tape while attaching items with glue, tape, or a stapler.

I can't reach some producers — what should I do when contacting them?

If you can't reach a producer for the 'ask an adult to help you contact each producer' step, have an adult call the farmer's market organizer or check the producer's website or social media to find a short fact or quote and write where you found it in your notebook.

How can I make this activity easier for younger kids or harder for older kids?

For younger children, choose three producers and have an adult help write names, find one short fact, and assist with drawing and gluing on the poster, while older kids can add producer bios, growing methods, a small map, extra interview questions, and more detailed notes in their notebook.

How can we improve or personalize the finished poster beyond decorating?

Enhance your poster by adding a simple map of producer locations, attaching printed QR codes or a short recipe using their ingredients, or recording a quick video of your 'Practice telling your family' presentation to share with the poster on DIY.org.

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Facts about local food producers

🥕 Farmers' markets let you meet the person who grew your food — you can ask them how it was grown!

🧑‍🌾 Community-supported agriculture (CSA) lets people buy a share of a farm's harvest before the season starts — it's like being a farm helper and a customer!

🏪 Small food producers often sell at markets or local shops, and small businesses make up the majority of businesses in many places.

🌱 Buying local usually means food travels fewer miles, so produce is often fresher and has a smaller transport footprint.

🎨 A colorful poster with photos, quotes, and quick facts makes the stories of local producers fun and easy to share with family or classmates.

How do I guide my child to research and create a poster listing five local food producers?

Start by choosing five nearby food producers—farms, bakeries, fishers, or makers. Help your child list questions (What do you grow? How long have you been in business?). Use websites, phone calls, or short in-person visits to collect facts and quotes. Take photos or draw pictures and arrange information into clear sections on the poster. Add producer names, location, one fun fact each, and practice a 1–2 minute presentation to share with family or classmates.

What materials do I need to help my child make a poster about local food producers?

Gather a large poster board or tri-fold, markers, colored pencils, glue or tape, scissors, and a notebook for interview notes. A smartphone or camera is helpful for photos; a laptop can be used for printing logos or maps. Bring a short printed question list and contact info for each producer. Optional items: stickers, a local map, and permission slips if visiting farms. Keep a pen for signatures and hand sanitizer for any visits.

What ages is this activity suitable for?

This project suits ages 6–16 with adjustments: ages 6–8 benefit from parent-guided research and simple facts or drawings; ages 9–12 can conduct short phone interviews or supervised visits and design the poster mostly independently; teens (13–16) can lead outreach, do online research, and create a polished presentation. Always supervise younger children during interviews or visits and help with writing or phone contact as needed.

What safety tips should parents and children follow when interviewing or visiting local food producers?

Always ask permission before visiting or interviewing and schedule visits during business hours. An adult should accompany children for in-person visits; stay in public areas and follow producer rules (no wandering, closed-toe shoes on farms). Avoid sharing home addresses or sensitive personal details. Ask before photographing people or private property, respect biosecurity (wash hands, stay away from animal housing if requested), and carry a phone and first-aid kit.

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