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Shopping options – CCEAShopping option: Farm shops

It is important to understand the suitability of different shopping options for different types of consumers.

Part of Home Economics: Food and Nutrition (CCEA)Shopping, storage and preparation

Shopping option: Farm shops

There are dozens of farm shops across Northern Ireland. They mostly sell meat reared on the farm which the shop is attached to. They also sell a range of other local produce such as dairy, fruit and vegetables.

Advantages

  • support local community
  • local produce, less air miles therefore better for the environment
  • wider range of organic produce

Disadvantages

  • generally more expensive than supermarkets
  • often situated in rural locations
  • may only have seasonal vegetables compared to the range available at a supermarket
  • limited opening hours
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