National Organic Week runs from 13-19th of September this year. A series of events will take place all around the country to promote organic food and farming. Cookery demonstrations, instore tastings, bbq’s of organic food are just a sample of the many events organised to highlight organic week. Both the IOFGA website and Bord Bia’s website will have updated lists of all of the events taking place around the country.
There is a limited amount of funding available to people who are organising events for National Organic Week . When applying for funding people must ensure that they are using certified organic products. To apply for funding or to order some promotional material for National Organic Week from Board Bia please visit their website for more details www.bordbia.ie/organicform
The Organic Growers of Ireland have organised a series of farm walks to take place on organic vegetable farms over the coming weeks. The talks are aimed at commerical organic horticulture producers however all are welcome to attend. All walks take place on a Tuesday and start at 7pm.
Tuesday 20th of July - Deirdre O Sullivan and Norman Kenny, Carbury, Co Kildare
Tuesday 27th of July – Eamonn Wallace, Bally Hall, Windgap, Callan, Co Kilkenny
Tuesday 10th of August – Liam Ryan, Moyleabbey Organic Farm, Balitore, Athy, Co Kildare
Tuesday 17th of August – Joachim Hees and Jeanette Kochen, Cloonkeen, Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway
For more information and directions to the various farms contact irishorganicgrowers@gmail.com
Blas na hEireann the Irish National Food Awards are inviting people to enter the annual awards. The winners will be announced at the Dingle Food and Wine Festival in 1-3rd of October. All produce will be blind tasted by the judges and overseen by UCC. To enter the awards simply log onto www.irishfoodawards.com and download an entry form.
