Creative Communities is pleased to offer an article by guest blogger Petra Cooper, founder and owner of Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. in Prince Edward County.

On December 18th, 2009, the Financial Times of London published "Britain is Now the Big Cheese in Europe," an article celebrating the revival of cheese making in the UK.  It told a surprising tale.

Eastern Ontario is becoming known for its burgeoning Creative Food Economy, which has the potential to be not only a viable economic development and tourism strategy, but also a means to contribute to sustainable development and better community health.  There are several shining examples in the region of how local food has been successfully ‘cultivated’ for economic development, including the impressive, integrated strategy adopted in Prince Edward County.