Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) has been running the weekly, organic, Central Farmers’ Market at the Star Ferry Pier since 2007 to offer a fair-trade platform to bridge mutual support between local, organic farmers and consumers. The platform enables farmers to enjoy a fairer return for their hard work and allow consumers to access locally grown, organic, chemical-free greens.
Nature / Objectives
- Encourage Hong Kong citizen to pledge to reduce CO2 emissions by supporting local organic produce
- Promote local economy, environmental protection, simple life
- Establish a fair trade platform for consumers, social enterprise, artists, and local farmers
Content
Central Farmers' Market is a weekly event held for the general public which takes place at Star Ferry Central Pier. It is co-organised by KFBG and The "Star" Ferry Company Ltd. It provides real food, fresh taste and much lower CO2 emissions.
Main activities including local organic farm produce sale booth, earth friendly products, local handicraft etc.
Date / Time
Every Sunday / 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue
Star Ferry Central Pier No.7
Target Group / No. of Participants
Everyone is welcome / No limit
Enquiry
Enquiry hotline: (852) 2483 7138
Email: sla@kfbg.org
Note
Measures for bad weather - the following measures will be taken should any weather warning signal(s) be hoisted at 7:00 am on the event date:
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Weather warning / signal |
Event arrangement |
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Red & Black rainstorm signal, typhoon signal no. 3 or above |
Cancel |
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Amber rainstorm signal thunderstorm warning, typhoon signal No. 1 |
Ongoing |
Farmers' Information
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Puppy Organic Farm Organic status: |
Ming Yuen Farm Contact person: Mr. Yu |
Ka Kin Farm Conatct person: Mr. Fu |
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Leung Kee Health Organic Farm Contact person: Ms. Man |
AuLaw Organic Farm Contact person: Mr. Wong |
Cham Shan Farm Contact person: Mr. Chan |
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Zen Organic Farm Contact person: Mr. Ng
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Health Fruit Garden Contact person: Mr. Ngai
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