Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show
(Left to right): Catherina O’Mahony, Cork Summer Show project manager; Marcus O’Halloran, executive director of Agri Aware; Gerard Murphy, president of the Munster Agricultural Society; and Ann O’Mahony, Cork Summer Show competitions co-ordinator.
A marquee and show farmyard will be exhibiting at this year’s Cork Summer Show to educate visitors and highlight agriculture's crucial role in Ireland.
Agri Aware announced that it will be bringing its renowned farmyard, which is on show at Bloom annually, to Cork as well as hosting a marquee for its ongoing Food For Thought campaign.
Taking place at the Cork Showgrounds in Curraheen, Agri Aware aims to educate visitors to the show on Irish agriculture and food production, firstly via demonstrations and displays at the Agri Aware Farmyard.
Here, visitors to the show will be offered a flavour of the work that goes in to producing top-quality sustainable food and caring for livestock and the environment on Irish farms.
The Agri Aware Food for Thought marquee will provide visitors with an opportunity to meet and hear from those working in Ireland’s agri-food sector who play a crucial role in all facets of the industry.
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Patrons of the agri-food educational body will provide insight, analysis and experience of the work that goes into producing, processing, promoting and enhancing the sector, while cooking demonstrations in between panels will offer a taste of the top-quality food Irish farmers and producers provide year-round.
Speaking about attending this year’s Cork Summer Show was Agri Aware chair Shay Galvin, who said: “Agri Aware is delighted to be attending the Cork Summer Show this June 20th and 21st.
"The opportunity to engage with consumers on Irish agriculture and food and bridge that gap between farmers, producers and the general public is extremely important. The Agri Aware Farmyard and Food for Thought marquee will allow us to emphasise the critical role of agriculture in our daily lives.”
Also, commenting in the lead-up to the show was president of the Munster Agricultural Society, Gerard Murphy, who said: “As we look ahead to this year’s Cork Summer Show, a huge amount of work has gone into improving the overall visitor experience — particularly when it comes to getting people to and from the event.
"With enhanced transport options, additional parking, and direct bus access to the showgrounds, we’re making it easier than ever for people to plan their day. Alongside that, this year’s show promises a fantastic line-up celebrating the very best of farming, food and family entertainment, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back, as well as many new additions such as Agri Aware, to the showgrounds on the 20th and 21st June.”
