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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 – £1m

£275

Category 2
turnover £1m+

£395

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

£275

Category 2
turnover between £250k – £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.

Application Form

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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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29 Sep 1443144686026346498

Could you be taking one of these home next Spring?

Calling all #farmshops and #farmersmarkets - this is your very LAST CHANCE to enter the Farm Retail Awards 2022.

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27 Sep 1442428543108096000

Just over 6 weeks to go until #FarmBusinessInnovation, the UK’s leading diversification & innovation event for #farmers.

Its a show full of #inspiration and #support - we'll be there, will you?

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7 Sep 1435214365049987078

Great to be at @SpecialityFair today talking all about the wonderful world of #farmshops.

Here’s Heather Copley of @farmercopley sharing her experiences of running a successful farm retail business, from vision plans and brilliant marketing, to teamwork and retail excellence.

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1 Sep 1432990119275995136

We are thrilled to be a partner of @Farm_Innovation, The UK’s leading diversification & innovation event for farmers & landowners - taking place on the 10th & 11th of November at the NEC Birmingham.

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31 Aug 1432665506100752386

It's the @SpecialityFair NEXT WEEK!

We're so excited to attend a real life event - will you be there?

Join us on Tuesday 7th for our speaker slot - "A day in the life of an award winning farm shop" with Heather from @farmercopley... we'd ❤️ to say hi.

https://www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk/whats-on/speakers-2021#/speakers/heather-copley

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24 Aug 1430187726243078146

We're delighted to be part of the World Farmers Market Coalition, an exciting project launched by our Italian friends @coldiretti.

The WFMC aims to inspire, support and act as a voice for farmers markets across the globe 🌎

READ MORE: https://farmretail.co.uk/2021/08/24/world-coalition-of-farmers-markets/

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23 Aug 1429775442882580488

Are you looking for a new challenge in the world of farm retail?

Check out the latest vacancies including #chef, #butcher and #farm #manager roles @FodderHarrogate and @Garsons_Esher...

#jobs #farming #retail #hospitality #FarmLife

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29 Jul 1420676884640247812

We are delighted to announce the finalists for PYO of the Year 2022 at the annual Farm Retail Awards!

Bells Farm Shop, Brocksbushes Farm, Felderland PYO Farm & Lotmead Farm.

Thanks to our sponsor for this category @digitickets, and our overall event partner @theCOOKkitchen ❤️

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26 Jul 1419634083924217861

Don't forget to register for your FREE place @SpecialityFair, taking place 6-7 September @olympia_london.

Bringing together independent retailers, high-end caterers & speciality wholesalers to discover the very latest products & trends.

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12 Jul 1414529876665802756

Calling all fresh food producers & wholesalers... have you head about @MealDashUK?
They have ambitious plans to deliver nutrition for every vulnerable child in the UK, in a sustainable and affordable manner.
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2 Jul 1410957874847756288

Eating seasonally is at the ❤️ of what we do as farm retailers. So, could your customers be classed as 'Seasonarians'?

Check out the latest movement encouraging consumers to source as much of their diet both seasonally and locally.

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22 Jun 1407250142282014720

"The Customer Journey – creating a sensory experience" - 29th June, 11.00am

Take a look at everything that creates an intuitive customer experience, from signage & displays to lighting & temperature

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14 Jun 1404474537551577089

Natasha's Law - are you ready? 🍽️
Our webinar specifically curated for farm retailers to help you understand and prepare for #Natashaslaw is available to watch back, along with a raft of helpful resources. Read more…
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7 Jun 1401936027481214991

We've partnered with the fantastic Chestnut Brae Farm in SW Australia for a virtual tour of their award winning business.

Join us for a live Q&A with John and Linda Stanley taking place this Wednesday 9th June at 10.30am.

Read more & register...
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3 Jun 1400471733690417154

PYO perfection! Have you visited your local Pick Your Own this year?

Great to hear this fantastic piece on @BBCRadio4 'You and Yours' show today, featuring @CrockfordBridge and @farmercopley.

Listen back from 8min 55 seconds...


#youandyours

Pick-your-own farms are hoping for another bumper summer.

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Pick-your-own farms are hoping for another bumper summer.

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1 Jun 1399667987704057859

Entries to the Farm Retail Awards 2022 are now OPEN!

Celebrating farm shops and farmers markets, PYO's and producers - the awards highlight the cream of the crop in the industry.

With thanks to our event partner, @theCOOKkitchen.

https://farmretail.co.uk/farm-retail-awards-2022/

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28 May 1398198631480664066

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
An established award winning #PYO farm with proven profitability & excellent client base offers a unique #management #opportunity. Situated within the M25, the PYO area extends to circa 60 acres growing soft fruit and vegetables.
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