ORGANIC WEEK:National Organic Week begins on Monday and while there are many foodie events – some adult only – it also provides a chance to visit some great working farms, always a treat and an education for town or city children.
There are events all over the country. Some farms have made a huge effort, particularly Castlefarm in Co Kildare where next Saturday families are invited to come along and get their hands dirty.
Visitors can help feed the pigs, collect eggs and visit the bees, cows and vegetable patch. A cookery demonstration will take food from the farm and show how to cook and serve what is in season. Wear wellies and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
The event begins at 11am when the pigs are fed. Directions to Castlefarm are available online.
On Sunday, September 18th in Kerry at Manna Organic Farm, Camp, Tralee there will be a Meithal Orgánach– organic farm community work day from 11am to 5pm, and on Saturday in Listowel there's an organic harvest festival farm party from 2pm to 6pm in Beal Lodge, Asdee. In Co Wexford at the Organic Centre, Cushinstown, Foulksmills there will be an open day with family entertainment on Sunday, September 18th from 1pm to 5pm.
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