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What is a Farmers' Market?
A Farmers' Market is one in which farmers, growers or producers from a defined local area are present in person to sell their own produce, direct to the public. All products sold should have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder.
What's the difference between these markets and any other?
The public can be confident of the origins of the foods, ask questions and get closer to the sources of local foods. The producers get valuable feed-back from customers. Farmers' Markets are for all kinds of food producers and offer a low-cost entry point for many farmers who have not 'sold direct' before. Farmers' markets are the embodiment of the availability of home grown foods. They are the British farming industry's most high-profile shop-window.
Farmers' markets place an emphasis on quality and freshness.
The selection of produce available at a Farmers' Market will clearly vary with location and season. The markets often offer entertainment and events. They aim for an atmosphere which is vibrant, upbeat and fun, helping to revitalise urban centres and to make shopping a sociable and enjoyable. |
