An array of the nation’s finest agricultural produce and products will be displayed at a farmer’s market tomorrow in front of the Presidential Office plaza, the Council of Agriculture said yesterday, adding that in addition to shoppers looking for top-of-the-range products, children were also welcome to visit and learn about where the products come from.
The market, titled the “Agriculture at its Best LOHAS Farm Fair,” is one of the largest annual events hosted by the council and will contain four sections with a total of 76 stalls. Products range from organic vegetables, tea, seafood and meat products, and there will be stalls offering do-it-yourself farm experience activities, council Deputy Minister Hu Fu-hsiung (胡富雄) said.
“The difference between this farmers’ market and others that take place throughout the year is, because this event is sponsored by the council, most of the products are either certified as Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) or Certified Agricultural Standard (CAS) and many have also been awarded outstanding product prizes,” he said.
Hu called on residents to attend the fair, not only to buy good products but also to learn about how quality produce is grown, saying “supporting good farms is caring for yourself, because good food is vital for your health.”
“For example, at some of the stalls, farmers will teach you how to tell pure honey from fake, how to make your own butter, or mix your own essence shampoos,” Hu said.
The fair is set to run from 9am to 5pm. For more information, visit www.afa.gov.tw.
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