How organic & local is the Galway farmers' market?

Question

I always thought that farmers' markets were places where you can buy local and organic stuff. However, when I checked out the one we have here in Galway, there was prepacked stuff from the continent as well, and it didn't have the organic label. So now I'm wondering about the other things sold there. Is it organic? Is it local? How can I find out?

Answer 1

I think it's very much down to the organisers just how organic the produce is. The impression I get is that some farmers markets are open to anyone at all regardless as to whether the produce they're selling is organic or not. I've seen some stuff which looks like it's just been bought from Tesco and is now being sold at twice the price.

Others may have a stricter criteria and may for example restrict traders to those living within a certain radius, selling only organically grown produce or pretty much whatever criteria they want to impose.

If I've got the correct market you'll find a list of traders here http://www.galwaymarket.net/thetraders.htm with more information about what they sell and on this page http://www.bordbia.ie/go/Consumers/Buying_Food/Farmers_Markets/fm-galway.html there's contact details should you wish to get in touch.

Answer 2

farmer's markets the people who run them say their items are either baked, made or grown. You can find out about organic by asking.

Answer 3

Whole Foods