• Become a Farm Retail Association Member

Become a member

The Farm Retail Association (FRA) champions the best farm shops and farmers’ markets from across the UK. We are proud to support and inspire the people and businesses who grow and sell Great British food.

We are delighted to support hundreds of members across the UK. From Farm Shops in Fife, Markets in Maidstone, to Pick your Owns in Peterborough, we cover the length and breadth of the UK, championing  farmers, farm retailers, growers and makers who work tirelessly to feed the nation fresh local produce. We salute you!

Whatever area of farm retail you are from, we are here to help you and your business, and look forward to welcoming you on board.

  • Are you looking to set up a new shop or farmer`s market?
  • Have you got a product or service you would like to promote to our members?
  • Do you want to improve your farm retail business and become part of a supportive network of like-minded people?
  • The FRA is here to help

A brief overview of our benefits

  • Special rates on merchant services, insurance, and trade discounts
  • Networking and knowledge sharing - meet with your peers and learn from each other in a welcoming environment
  • Open days and training events on topics such as customer care, farm shop management and marketing
  • Annual flagship event “Stronger Together”, featuring expert speakers, topical workshops and behind the scenes retail tours
  • Annual Farm Retail Awards, showcasing the best shops and markets across the UK
  • Active social media channels including a closed Facebook group for members and a twitter following of 2,000+
  • Access to our branding so you can promote your membership of the FRA within your own marketing
  • Supporting quotes from our chairman for any press and PR activity you may be undertaking
  • Raising the profile of farm retailing and of our members
Download a copy of our members information pack

Farm Shops & PYO’S

Category 1
turnover between £0 – £250k

£175

Category 2
turnover between £250k – £1m

£275

Category 3
turnover £1m+

£375

Farmers Markets

Whether you run one or twenty farmers’ markets, we are here to support you.

With discounts to pass on to stall holders as well as our ‘Real Farmers
Market’ certifi cation scheme, there are many reasons to join this growing network of like-minded retailers.

£185

Supplier Member

For larger service providers such as insurance, wholesalers, packaging, EPOS systems and consultants. If you offer a service that would be of interest to the farm retail industry, we’d love to hear from you.

£350

Producers and Makers

For smaller independent businesses looking to promote their products to farm shops and markets, such as chutneys, savoury snacks, confectionery, alcohol, greeting cards, homewares, gifts etc.

£225

Farm Shops

Category 1
turnover between £0 – £250k

£175

Category 2
turnover between £250k – £1m

£275

Category 3
turnover £1m+

£375

Farmers Markets

Whether you run one or twenty farmers’ markets, we are here to support you.

With discounts to pass on to stall holders as well as our ‘Real Farmers
Market’ certifi cation scheme, there are many reasons to join this growing network of like-minded retailers.

£185

Supplier Member

For larger service providers such as insurance, wholesalers, packaging, EPOS systems and consultants. If you offer a service that would be of interest to the farm retail industry, we’d love to hear from you.

£350

Producers and Makers

For smaller independent businesses looking to promote their products to farm shops and markets, such as chutneys, savoury snacks, confectionery, alcohol, greeting cards, homewares, gifts etc.

£225

All prices are based on an annual membership subscription and are subject to VAT.
Each member will also pay an initial £1 shareholder fee in their first year.

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Testimonials

All the ingredients you need are there – networking, behind the scenes information and access to other shops. It can be expensive to try new things but being a member of the FRA enables you to speak to people who have similar needs for things like equipment and systems, and may have tried it already. You can get trusted reviews before going to the expense of trying things out. Sharing this type of information is invaluable and it’s great that everyone is happy to help one-another.

The Catering Workshop we attended was particularly useful as we, like many others, have issues in our café around staffing, pricing, margins and costs as we grow. The day covered all of these points and we were able to share both problems and solutions. We looked at future trends giving us all a nudge to remember to keep an eye on what’s around the corner. All in all a very successful and enjoyable day!

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13 Aug 1293852401745698817

By shopping at your local #farmshop or #farmersmarket, you can expect a warm welcome & expert advice on anything from cheese to chorizo!

Products sold are locally sourced, reducing food miles and supporting other local businesses.

We’re backing #ShopLocal week @BEISgovuk ♥️

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10 Aug 1292796045861289984

"People want to speak to a butcher about what cut of meat they recommend. It turns going into a shop into an experience... quality, local, traceable meat & experts who are passionate about it" - Rob Copley, FRA Chair

Issue 1 of brand new @thebbqmag has landed!

#bbq #butchery

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7 Aug 1291669087425384448

"Farm shops could benefit from the loyalty of customers who viewed them as a safe environment during the early days of coronavirus and saw how the giant retailers’ supply chains failed"

Brilliant piece in @FarmersWeekly w/FRA members @newlynsfarm @manorfarmshopuk & @farmercopley

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6 Aug 1291342180062318593

Thank you, today and everyday
#Farm24

Featured images clockwise L-R: @craigiesfarm, @JollyNice_, @Londonfarmers, @welbeckfarmshop, @DenstoneHall

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5 Aug 1291034640858386435

Cheers to #WineWednesday! 🍾

The ☀️ is set to make a return this weekend. Tempt your customers with a fabulous chilled glass of #wine to accompany that #bbq.

@laithwaites & @LW_WineTrade have a fantastic range for selected retail partners including #farmshops

#vino #cheers

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30 Jul 1288755062173585408

Research shows #consumers are planning a big #Christmas instead of holidays abroad. ‘Treating’ is a key trend, with #loyalty shifting to #local shops. Online will continue to grow for browsing and shopping. Are you ready? Brands like @EastWestGifts are perfect for #farm #shops

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24 Jul 1286666244943499264

Who doesn't love a fresh bowl of Strawberries and Cream? 🍓😋

We're delighted to announce the finalists for Pick Your Own of the Year 2021!

Is your local farm on the list?

⭐️Cammas Hall Fruit Farm
⭐️Craigies Farm
⭐️Felderland Farm PYO
⭐️Lower Ladysden Farm

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20 Jul 1285158072235831297

We dough'nt believe it!

The frozen dough range from @SpecialBreads offers convenience, speed & flexibility. Add your own unique flair & offer customers a different bread every day of the week.

Using 100% #British flour & wheat from UK #farmers.

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9 Jul 1281173313600008194

Farm shops looking to re-open their cafe or restaurant may find our help page useful.

Some are slowly easing back to business. Others are holding back and continuing to focus on the retail side of their operation.

There is no right or wrong - and we are here to support you!

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6 Jul 1280130807001161729

We've got some fantastic online #training coming up for farm retailers, including a #merchandising session looking at how store layout affects #turnover and customer experience, with Judy Roberts from Right Product Right Place. Check out our courses today!
https://farmretail.co.uk/online-sessions/

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24 Jun 1275778416881565697

Have your customers been #baking up a storm during lockdown?

Make it even easier for them to get crafty in the kitchen with bake at home #bread and #pizza dough from @SpecialBreads. Just defrost and use - great retail products from the freezer!

#nutfree #sesamefree #vegan

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24 Jun 1275723610817208320

Pick Your Own's are the perfect place to spend a sunny day with the family, and with one way systems and limited numbers of people, #SocialDistancing is not an issue.

Why not pay a visit to your local #PYO this week?

#sunny #strawberries #PYO #family #summer #sunshine

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23 Jun 1275419482241011712

Do you care about good food, sustainable farming & the rural community?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with @JollyNice_, seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations across all departments.
#retailjobs #shoplocal #farmshops

https://jollynicefarmshop.com/content/jobs-board-1591798700144x912410289658396700

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22 Jun 1275011255351345152

Loyalty cards are a great way to give back to your customer & build a marketing database.

The #EPOS system from @csyretail offers #plasticfree Loyalty & Gift Cards which are made from wood fibres and are 100% #recyclable. Perfect for the conscientious shopper!

#ecofriendly

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22 Jun 1274983531631071249

Brilliant new #campaign for #markets launching today, get your customers, traders & supporters to join in and tell everyone why their market is important to them...

Great assets for markets to download and use at https://nabma.com/mymarket/

#MyMarket @Nabma_Markets @marketsmatter

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16 Jun 1272878412282105856

"Its like Christmas without the Turkeys"

We ❤️ this graphic of #headlines that really illustrates how farm retailers have stepped up to the plate during #Coronavirus, keeping local customers well stocked and well fed.

Thanks for sharing, @AppetiteM!
#farmshops #shoplocal

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