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The Royal Show - Visiting - Food - Farmers' Market
FARMERS' MARKET
Introduced as a NEW feature in 2008 the farmers' market is back for 2009. As
well as the dedicated farmers' market area close to Halls 1 & 2 , farmer's
markets food stalls will be located at key areas around the Showground (see
Showground Map). You will be able to talk to your local or regional farmers
who will be selling their own fresh, local and regional produce for you to
enjoy!
What makes a proper farmers' market?
Everything on sale is grown, reared or processed by the stallholders themselves.
The stall has to be run by the farmer, grower or processor (or members of their team) so they can answer your questions.
Why shop at a farmers’ market?
Farmers' markets offer an opportunity for farmers, growers and producers to sell direct to their customers.
Farmers' markets bridge the gap between community and countryside.
Farmers' markets support the local economy as they restrict the distance a stall-holder may travel.
By cutting out the middleman, the food supply chain is shortened.
By reducing the distance the produce travels, food miles are saved.
By buying fresh and direct, packaging is kept to a minimum and your carbon footprint lightened.
By restricting produce, the seasons are highlighted.
Buying from a farmers' market allows you to build your relationship with your supplier – so you can shop with confidence.
What makes a proper farmers' market?
Everything on sale is grown, reared or processed by the stallholders themselves.
The stall has to be run by the farmer, grower or processor (or members of their team) so they can answer your questions.
Why shop at a farmers’ market?
Farmers' markets offer an opportunity for farmers, growers and producers to sell direct to their customers.
Farmers' markets bridge the gap between community and countryside.
Farmers' markets support the local economy as they restrict the distance a stall-holder may travel.
By cutting out the middleman, the food supply chain is shortened.
By reducing the distance the produce travels, food miles are saved.
By buying fresh and direct, packaging is kept to a minimum and your carbon footprint lightened.
By restricting produce, the seasons are highlighted.
Buying from a farmers' market allows you to build your relationship with your supplier – so you can shop with confidence.
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