A nationwide series of national organic farming open days will take place this summer. Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food, and organic organisations invite all interested to see organic farming in practice and to meet and speak with the producers and the sector’s experts. More information can be got from the Teagasc website http://www.teagasc.ie/events/2011/20110330.asp
Organic Beef Walks
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 23 June | Sean & Orla Clancy, Tonelmore, Cloghan, Co. Offaly |
| Thursday, 30 June | Mark Duffy, Bellview, Clogher, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan |
| Wednesday, 6 July | Eamonn Holohan, Barney, Grogan, Rathdowney, Co. Laois |
| Friday, 8 July | Danny Kilcullen, Seaview House, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo |
| Wednesday, 20 July | Pat O’Connor, Mullinroe, Clondrohid, Macroom, Co. Cork |
| Thursday, 21 July | Teagasc, Mellows Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway |
| Thursday, 18 August | John McLoughlin, Moneymore, Trim, Co. Meath |
| Monday, 12 September | Gerry Fitzsimons, Mullahoran, Kilcogy, Cavan Via Longford |
Organic Dairy Walks
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 8 September | Sean Condon, Fanningstown, Crecora, Co. Limerick |
| Tuesday, 13 September | Fintan Rice, Everardgrange, Fethard, Co. Tipperary |
Organic Horticulture Walks
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Monday, 27 June | Liam Ryan, Spratstown, Ballytore, Co. Kildare |
| Tuesday, 28 June | Colm O’Regan, Ballyregan, Dunderrow, Kinsale, Co. Cork |
| Thursday, 14 July | Desmond & Olivia Thorpe, Knockroe House, New Ross, Co. Wexford |
| Thursday, 28 July | Gerard & Sylvia Langan, Ballisnahyna, Ower, Headford, Co. Galway |
| Wednesday, 7 September | Padraig Fahy & Una Ní Bhroin, Beechlawn, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway |
Organic Cereal Walks
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 29 June | Alan Mooney, Portgloriam, Kilcock, Co. Kildare |
| Tuesday, 5 July | Patrick J Tobin, Main Street, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny |
| Tuesday, 19 July | Pat Lalor, Ballard Farm, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath |
Organic Pigs & Horticulture Walk
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 27 July | Gold River Farm Ltd., Alan T. Pierce & Mark Winterbotham, Balleshall, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow |
All walks commence at 2pm sharp
Contacts:
Pat Barry (087) 2138331
James McDonnell (087) 3293820
Dan Clavin (087) 9368506
Elaine Leavy (087) 9853285
Organic Farm Walks