Farmers Markets

Farmers’ Markets have experienced considerable growth in Ireland in recent years. They are food markets where local growers, farmers' and artisan food producers sell their produce directly to the consumer. By going to a Farmers’ Market you are supporting local and buying local and therefore relish a genuine Irish cultural food experience. Farmers’ Markets provide a wonderful opportunity to buy from and meet the people who grow and make the kind of food we want to eat.
 
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in conjunction with Bord Bia have  developed “The Good Practice Standard for Farmers’ Markets” in Ireland. Their vision is that every town in Ireland should have a thriving Farmers’ Market – offering a route to market for local produce and small food producers, attracting consumers and promoting sustainable and diverse food cultures at county and local level. This code of good practice is intended as a basic standard to promote this vision.
 
Many markets have now signed up to “The Good Practice Standard” and will undertake to hold markets regularly; to stock a substantial proportion, ideally 50%, of local produce from the county or neighbouring counties; to accommodate seasonal and local garden/allotment produce, as well as compliance with food safety/labelling rules and criteria on good governance.

Good Food Ireland is happy to recommend these markets to you. They can be identified by this symbol  on the farmers' market listing when you click here>>>