Organic Markets

[Sandy]

I would be interested to know what /when 'Organic Market's there are on Lantau.

[tonyhen]

Hi Sandy,

Off the top of my head i do not know of any set up as a market.

I know we here in Mui Wo Kau Tsuen have pots of basil (Euro - two types and one Thai) and before the rains came down, never to stop, we were going to sell at $10 a pot (three stalks), but these are getting a bit mature now; Indian five spice, mint (but now roots only, for next growing season.

We also have an interesting flowing shrub that thrives on Lantau - unknown name.

There are quite a few organic growers around the island, unadvertised.

Cheers

tony and Mila
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[ejhk]

I noticed a sign yesterday advertising an organic farmer's market at the Central Star Ferry pier. The sign said that it was from 11 am - 5 pm every Sunday. May be worth checking out?

[donna2468]

I JUST MAKE A CALL TO ASK THE INFORMATION OF THE ORGANIC MARKET IN STAR FERRY OF CENTRAL

AND I FIND THE WEBSITE OF HOFA
http://www.hofa.org.hk/english/farmer_market.html

THE OPENING HOUR IS
Date: 16 April to 29 October 2008, Every Wednesdays except 1 October.
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Central Star Ferry Pier

Organizer: Hong Kong Organic Farming Association
Co-organizer: The “Star” Ferry
Enquiry:2488 0602 / 9803 7727

hofa@hofa.org.hk / farmersmarket@hofa.org.hk

ON SUNDAY IS PERSENTED BY KADOORIE FARM AND BOTANIC GARDEN

Organic Farmers' Market @ Central
In order to combat climate change, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG), Tai Po Environmental Association (TPEA) and The "Star" Ferry Company Ltd organise the Organic Farmers’ Market @ Central at the Central Star Ferry Pier to call on each Hong Kong citizen to pledge for reducing CO2 emissions. ?Supporting organizations include HOFA and the Live in Harmony.

Local organic farmers and producers will sell seasonal produce of low food mileage at the market.? Compared to imported food, local produce travels much shorter distances from farming field to fork, which provides you real food of fresher taste and much lower CO2 emissions.

Date : Every Sunday (except 10 Feb)
Time : 11:00 - 17:00
Venue : Star Ferry Central Pier

Enquiries:
Tel : 24837120 / 2483 1762
Email : tonton@climatechange.hk
Website : www.climatechange.hk

AND EVERY THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH THEY WILL HAVE SOME SPECIAL WORKSHOP IN CENTRAL ORGANIC MARTET

AND THE INFORMATION RIGHT HERE
One Tonne Challenge Carnival @ Star Ferry

Energy Saving Interactive Games, Simple-living Workshops,
Organic Farmers Market and Natural Craft and Product

In order to combat climate change, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG), Tai Po Environmental Association (TPEA) and The "Star" Ferry company Ltd organise the 'One Tonne Challenge Carnival" at the Star Ferry Central Pier, by calling on each Hong Kong citizen to pledge for reducing CO2 emissions. The Carnival covers over 7000 sq ft of the Star Ferry Central Pier and takes place on every third Sunday of the month. The Carnival features 3 main areas - "energy saving"; an "organic farmers market" and "enjoying life with low CO2 emissions".? Supporting organizations include HOFA and the Live in Harmony.

One Tonne Challenge Carnival @ Star Ferry:
Date :Every third Sunday of the Month
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Venue: Star Ferry Central Pier

Programme :
Energy Saving: Interactive programmes and exhibitions will show you how to reduce CO2 emissions by One Tonne and save over $1300 from the electricity bills
Organic Farmers' Market: Local organic farmers and producers will sell seasonal produce, which provides you real food of fresher taste and much lower CO2 emissions
Workshop for enjoying Sunday with LOW CO2 emission: Tea processing demonstration, natural dyeing workshop, wood crafting and basket knitting - having a nice day at an open-air venue

Enquiries:
Tel : 24837120 / 27392481
Email : tonton@climatechange.hk
Website : www.climatechange.hk


from
DONNA (TEL:64344660)

[Buffalo Bill]

Donna2468

Thanks for all of this information! It's great.

[donna2468]

NOT AT ALL,LAST MONTH I'D GO TO THE WORKSHOP OF ORGANIC MARKET AND LEARN HOW TO USE SOME NEWSPAPER TO MAKE A BASKET,IT'S SO FUNNY

from
DONNA(tel:64344660) :D

[Kawicott]

Donna2468

Thanks for the information this is great :). I had read about this somewhere else afew weeks back but lost the details.