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