Supporting our local farmers and growers
Now, more than ever, we need to start showing support to our local growers and farmers. The unprecedented onslaught of Coronavirus, covid19, has upset the equilibrium of normal life, the world over. Forced to distance ourselves from others and to avoid large gatherings, shopping trips prove tricky and somewhat threatening. The abrupt closure of farmers markets all around the country is causing severe loss of income to many small producers. It’s time to pull together and find a new normal.
To help, we have compiled a list of our producers and supporters that offer solutions to these challenges. Whether it be delivery or farm gate collection we want you to remain safe and feel secure while food buying. Many of our member producers are based in the south east of Ireland, although they do stretch as far as east Galway. Some are already operating to capacity but here are a few that welcome new orders:
VEGETABLES
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WHO: Riversfield Organic Farm, Callen, Co. KILKENNY
WHAT: Organic home-grown vegetables
HOW: Collection via farm gate and local deliveries. This service will be contactless with ‘Knock and Drop’ delivery..
At present contents are set and a box is €20, delivery is free in Callan, €3 elsewhere.
Contents list will be on the website. Check FB for updates. For now, orders for Thursday 2nd April can be placed by email.
CONTACT: Email riversfieldfarm@gmail.com or call 086 389 4447
WHO: Gorse Farm (Organic), Bunclody, Co. WEXFORD
WHAT: Organic home-grown vegetables
HOW: Veg box collection from Honesty box at Farm Gate. Cash payment on collection. Delivery option available for those vulnerable or in social isolation.
CONTACT: Text message Janet on 086 3049447
WHO: Wild Birch Farm (Organic), Drummin, Laragh East, Co. WICKLOW
WHAT: Organic Salad Box: Weekly for 4 weeks you will get a mix of the following: Two bags of our Seasonal Salad Mix and two bunches of ‘greens’. This could be any of the following: Kale, Swiss Chard, Spinach or Beet leaves. 4 weeks of organic produce, 4 items per bag. €10 / week for a total of €40
HOW: Collection from Farm Gate on Saturday from 12 – 4 pm. Payment via Revolut to 085 707 6743 also cash payments can be made by contacting Amy
CONTACT: Amy 085 707 6743 or amy@wildbirchfarm.com
WHO: The Veg Patch, Ferns, Co WEXFORD
WHAT: Chemical-free, home-grown vegetables
HOW: Box Scheme delivery to Wexford town, Enniscorthy, Bunclody, Gorey and Kilmuckridge. Weekly or annual subscription. Orders placed Thursday evening will be dispatched on Friday. Payment by C.O.D. or for annual members online payment via monthly invoice.
CONTACT: Call 087 236 1508
WHO: The Sea Gardener, Tramore, Co. WATERFORD
WHAT: A range of seaweed snacks selling online. Now offering re-fills for seaweed blends – more suitable for posting.
HOW: Payment is by Paypal on the website, although phone /cheque customers can also be accommodated.
CONTACT: Online Shop
WHO: Summerlands Farm, NORTH TIPPERARY
WHAT: Chemical-free greens, herbs, & root veg
HOW: A limited number of ‘veg bags’ can be ordered online from the website. Bags will contain a combination of salad greens, cooking greens (kale, spinach) & small root veg (radish, salad turnip). 4 items for the price of €10.20. (Sample: 2x bagged salad greens, 1x cooking greens, 1x bunch radishes). Contents may vary as harvest is as close as possible to the actual pickup but the value will remain the same. The honesty box is open at the same time as pickups on Saturday and also on Sunday so if you weren’t able to pre-order, you can still stop by & get some fresh veg.
HOW: Saturday contact-free farm gate pickup – pickup time slot selected at checkout. Orders must be placed by Friday at 4pm for Saturday pickup. Honesty box hours are : Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm.
CONTACT: Call 087 3463611. Summerlands Farm will be in touch with you regarding your order & coordinating pickup.
MEAT
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WHO: Coolnanowle Organic Farm – CARLOW / LAOIS
WHAT: Organic beef, pork, lamb & chicken
HOW: Nationwide delivery – online sales
CONTACT: Visit online shop to purchase
WHO: Rings Farm, Castlecomer, Co. KILKENNY
WHAT: Organic chicken
HOW: Delivering to Kildare, kilkenny, Dublin, Carlow
CONTACT: Call Sean on 083 116 1774 or visit online shop
WHO: Broadfield Farm, Ferns, Co. WEXFORD
WHAT: Pasture reared chickens, turkeys (seasonal)
HOW: CSA, Summer/Autumn subscription. Monthly or annual. Delivery to drop off points in Wexford town, Gorey, Enniscorthy, Kilkenny city, Waterford city, Greystones, and Arklow
CONTACT: Call Michael on 085 710 6715
WHO: Ballinwillin House Farm, Mitchelstown, Co. CORK
WHAT: Organic wild boar, venison and goat
HOW: Orders can be made online – deliveries to Ireland and UK
CONTACT: Visit online shop to purchase
WHO: Lough Mountain Farm, East GALWAY
WHAT: 10 kg box of Organic 100% grass fed and grass finished beef for €140. The box contains approx.: 3 kg of steaks (Rib-eye, Sirloin, Striploin and Round), 3kg of mince, 3kg of roasts and 1kg of stewing beef.
HOW: Deliveries nationwide using a next day courier. All products are shipped in temperature controlled cardboard boxes with a foil insulating layer. The cost of shipping is €12 per box. Local deliver in East Galway is free of charge.
CONTACT: Call 087 1723 866 or visit our FB page
EGGS
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WHO: Magners Farm, (in conversion to organic), Moyglass, Fethard, Co. TIPPERARY
WHAT: Selling – eggs by the dozen
HOW: Order and pay online. Delivery Nationwide by courier – or pick up at the farm gate (orders will be left in the horse box at the front gate).
CONTACT: Visit online shop to purchase
WHO: Broadfield Farm, Ferns, Co. WEXFORD
WHAT: Eggs
HOW: CSA, Summer/Autumn subscription. Monthly or annual. Delivery to drop off points in Wexford town, Gorey, Enniscorthy, Kilkenny city, Waterford city, Greystones, and Arklow
CONTACT: Call Michael on 085 710 6715
CEREALS
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WHO: Ballymore Organics, Co. KILDARE
WHAT: Organic Stoneground flour, wheat and oat grain
HOW: Order online – nationwide deliveries
CONTACT: Online shop to purchase
HOMEMADE PRODUCE
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WHO: Cake Dames, serving Checkpoint, Co. WATERFORD
WHAT: Cakes, brownies, etc.
HOW: Pick up point in Checkpoint, Co. WATERFORD. *Please note that with new regulations in place this arrangement is currently on hold*. Please check FB page for latest updates and details.
CONTACT: Messenger via FB page
NeighbourFood Online Markets – is there one in your area?
Several of our producers are involved in Neighbourfood markets around the country, while some supporters are operating as hosts. Check out the website to see who is selling what, where and to learn how the process works.
- Producer Future Orchard Cork sells via four Neighbourfood hubs around CORK CITY. Elaine is also open to bartering bottles of their delicious apple juice for produce.
- Supporter Fennelly’s of Callan is currently developing a hub at 11 Upper Bridge St, CALLAN, Co. Kilkenny so get in touch with Fennellys if you are interested in becoming a supplier, a customer or both!
- There is a new market hub now open in ENNISCORTHY, Co. Wexford which also has pick up points in Wexford and Gorey. SFP members Gorse Farm and Greenfields Farm are supplying produce through this market. Again, get in touch with via Neighbourfood if you are interested in buying or selling. Produce collections are on Thursdays.
- Coolanowle Organic Farm are hosting a Neighbourhood hub in their newly opened premises: Coolanowle Food Hall, 7-8 Dublin Street, CARLOW. Collection on Wednesday (17:00 to 19:00)
