“I’m an organic kind of guy. To paraphrase Fight Club, the food you eat, ends up eating you. Organic food is slowly taking the food industry by storm and seems to be tasting success. Organic food crops are raised by eschewing synthetic pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and genetically modified seeds. It’s a tiny fragment of overall food production but organic farmers—who grow and process a plethora of organic gourmet items that are hard to find at regular stores—have been reporting a significant hike in demand and sales. So if you’re anti-GMO, herbivore or simply someone with the penchant for pickles and honey, you have to check out these Organic Farmers’ Markets in NCR.
Delhi Organic Farmers’ Market:
Produce enveloped in a gorgeous fresh sheen, laid out humbly on tables manned by farmers from places near and far, sometimes as far away as Rajasthan. Organized in the Malcha Marg Community Centre in Chanakyapuri—the Sunday Delhi Organic Farmers’ Market (DOFM) makes a statement distinction by offering affordable organic produce that can be bought from actual farmers who grow it themselves. By knocking down the whole middle man business, the consumers are able to buy cheap groceries while the farmers are able to sell them at a healthy margin. Their lively facebook page keeps one updated with their ongoing innovative affairs. Whether it’s educating people about vermicomposting, spreading awareness amongst people about organic food or bestowing the customers with savoury dishes like til ke ladoo (rich in omega 3, calcium and folic acid), organic halwas and laying down handcrafted, organic cheese—their efforts are truly commendable!
Nearest Metro Station: Race Course
Timings: 8am – 11am, every Sunday
Gurgaon Organic Farmers’ Market:
This weekly market brings together everything from exotic, local and organic fruits & vegetables, cheeses, non-perishable groceries (organic and natural), bakery, gourmet food, natural beauty products, grains, oils and natural beverages. Organized by the Sushant Lok RWA at the community centre in Sec 43, this market brings together farmers from nearby areas like Sohna, Damdama and Faridabad, who sold lab-tested organic produce to the residents. The farmers charge customers 20% higher than what they charge a middleman but still manage to stay aloof of the extravagant prices that are otherwise expected out of such produce. People are appealed to bring their own bags keeping the ‘organic vibe’ alive. You could indulge in some lovely breakfast in the lawn and buy your very own potted veggies! You may keep yourself updated with their facebook group that keeps posting events and articles about organic foods and farming.
Nearest Metro Station: Sikanderpur
Timings: 8am – 11am, every Sunday
Select City Walk Handpicked Market:
Select City Walk isn’t merely a hub of famous non-native fashion brands but also harbours a beautiful organic farmers’ food market—Handpicked—taking place from 11 am to 4 pm on the first floor balcony, every Sunday. You’d be able to find high-quality, premium organic products by hot brands like I Say Organic, Fabindia, Jimmy’s Gourmet Kitchen, Wholefoods, Mashobra Organics, Antidote, The Tea Collective and many more. Everything from organic fruits and vegetable to essential oils for hair and skin, gluten free cupcakes, herbal teas and pickles and chutneys; you’ll be able to discover a completely fresh, organic world—free from chemicals and pesticides!
Nearest Metro Station: Malviya Nagar
Timings: 11 am – 4 pm, every Sunday
