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Members of the Irish Organic Farmers & Growers Association (IOFGA) from Westmeath did particularly well at the recent SHOP awards ceremony held in the RDS, with a Mullingar organic dairy farm and an Athlone organic meat producer among the big winners.

An artisan food fair is set for Mullingar next weekend, just in time for Christmas shoppers. The fair, which will be held in the Mullingar Park Hotel will take place on Saturday December 13 and Sunday December 14 from 11am to 5pm.

The demand for organic food could decrease in Ireland if we consumers follow a similar trend as our British counterparts.

This weekend and on Tuesday, a special Christmas farmers’ market takes place at the Carlow Farmers’ Market.

On Sunday March 1, Vendemia Wines’ door at the shop in the Hebron Road Industrial Estate will be wide open.

Eating only what is in season has many advantages, some quite obvious and some not so. The obvious advantage is that it is sourced locally and perhaps direct from the producer. This allows you to enquire whether chemicals were used in its production; it may even allow you to taste it first. Very importantly, it means your money is being spent locally. There are several Galway restaurants focusing on sourcing the very best local produce and they are the ones that deserve your support; they will usually list the producers in the menu and it shows a dedication to quality.

With the arrival of school holidays and good weather, this is the perfect time to promote a passion for the outdoors in children. The cool wet month of May has resulted in a late growing season, which means there is still plenty of time to start growing flowers and vegetables.

As the final count down begins, there is one visit which will make any Christmas complete - a visit to The Kilkenny Farmer’s Market!

Now that the school holidays are upon us, the time is ripe to get your children hooked on the joys of the room outdoors. The cool, wet, month of May this year has meant that the growing season is running a few weeks late, which means there’s still plenty of time to start growing flowers and vegetables. This summer could be your chance to help the younger members of your family develop a love affair which could last a lifetime.