Rootify
We’re asking Canadians what culturally relevant produce they’d love to see grown closer to home. Your feedback will help local farmers understand what’s in demand and what to grow next.
Section 1
Tell us about the culturally relevant foods you currently buy and what you'd like to see grown locally.
1What produce do you wish you could buy locally instead of importing?
Tell us what you'd like to see grown closer to home. Examples: Plantain, Scotch Bonnet, Callaloo, Garden Eggs, Ugu, Yellow Yam, etc.
2How much do you typically buy?
3How often do you buy this produce? WeeklyBi-weeklyMonthlyOccasionallySeasonally
4What do you currently pay for it?
5Where do you currently buy it? Ethnic Grocery StoreImported Specialty StoreFarmers MarketOnlineI don't currently have access to itOther
Section 2
6If this produce were fresher and locally grown, would you buy more of it? YesNoMaybe
7Would you be willing to place regular or standing orders if it were available locally? YesNoMaybe
8Anything else you'd like us to know?
Tell us about your experience sourcing culturally relevant produce or anything you'd love to see available locally.
Section 3
Help us understand the communities we're serving.
9What is your ethnic or cultural background?
Select all that apply.
AfricanCaribbeanSouth AsianEast AsianSoutheast AsianMiddle Eastern / North AfricanIndigenousEuropeanLatin American / HispanicBlack CanadianMixed Heritage / MulticulturalOtherPrefer not to say
10What best describes you? Individual / Household BuyerRestaurant OwnerGrocery or Store OwnerBulk / Wholesale BuyerOther
11Which province are you in? —Please choose an option—AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon
12What city are you in?
13Name
14Email address
We'd love to let you know if the produce you've requested becomes available in your area.
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected local food ecosystem in Canada.