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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.

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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21 May 1263451661080694789

Every penny counts at this time. If you're looking for ways to reduce your energy bills, @CNGSwitch are here to help. To hear about one time only special rates exclusively for farm retailers, e-mail sales@cngswitch.co.uk or call 0333 2200420 quoting 'FRA2020' #savemoney #cutcosts

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19 May 1262785786442911744

Interesting piece on #PYO farms on this morning's @bbchw breakfast show feat @ClivesFruitFarm & FRA Chairman @farmercopley.

PYO's doing a brilliant job preparing for safe opening with #SocialDistancing.

Listen back from 1h 7mins into the programme
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19 May 1262678910988439552

Looking for protective screens at checkouts?

@CunninghamsEPoS have developed robust screens made of plexiglass, available as a tri-fold or single panel, allowing for the safe exchange of product or payment.

Find out more here: https://www.cunninghams.co.uk/epos-news/protective-screens-for-pos

#safety #CustomerService

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13 May 1260604264990347265

Calling all #farmretailers. Are you considering how to set up an #Online shop? Or looking for ways to improve what you do currently? On Thurs 14th May at 6pm we're hosting a session with @creativeinflu designed to help you find your way.
Details here: https://farmretail.co.uk/online-sessions/

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12 May 1260155379486527490

Shipbourne #farmersmarket have diversified during #coronavirus in order to keep their customers and stallholders safe with an #innovative Drive Thru. Check out this interesting info-graphic from #MP @TomTugendhat
#Retail #Local @KentFarmers

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8 May 1258676299738030084

Today, we thank & honour the #WW2 Generation to whom we owe so much. To those who sacrificed their lives so we could have a future, we salute you 🙏
#VEDay75

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7 May 1258365829382647818

On Monday 11th May at 10am we're hosting a FREE online session for #farmersmarket organisers led by #Retail guru @John_Stanley. He will explore the changing face of markets amid COVID-19, and what that means for the future. Find out more and register here: https://farmretail.co.uk/john-stanley-markets-session/

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4 May 1257277433415426049

A huge THANKS to the many customers respecting the measures #farmersmarkets have put in place to stay open safely 🥕🥔🇬🇧

All while helping you stay healthy with fresh air and even fresher food!

We ❤️ these pics from @growcomm & @Londonfarmers
#shoplocal #supportfarmers

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30 Apr 1255856312765865984

"What were once hidden gems are now enterprising businesses that have built online shops, launched delivery services and contactless collections, and started to offer easy-to-shop-for meat boxes, veg boxes and essentials"
Brilliant piece from @Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/food-and-drink/features/had-people-crying-relief-rediscovered-joys-farm-shops-lockdown/

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29 Apr 1255458943951831040

Last night's session with @SusanHallam of @HallamAgency gave some real #FoodForThought about how farm retailers can use #socialmedia to effectively communicate with existing & new customers during this time. If you missed it, you can watch back here... https://farmretail.co.uk/social-media-messaging-during-covid-19/

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24 Apr 1253656883413614592

We're hosting online support sessions for #farm #retailers next week covering how to use social media to keep your new customers with @SusanHallam and how to make sure your staff feel safe and valued with @IanKelsallCXD. Register for a FREE place here https://farmretail.co.uk/online-sessions/

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24 Apr 1253603846766637057

#FarmersMarkets across the UK are keeping their customers well stocked with fabulous fresh food.
Safe #SocialDistancing, click & collect and even drive through's are keeping markets in operation. Why not visit your local market this week to pick up some essentials? #FarmtoFork

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23 Apr 1253237441986772994

Calling all livestock farmers. If you're concerned about abattoirs, their falling number, regionalisation & specialisation, or the reduction in services available to your farm, please complete the survey by @UniofNewcastle #redmeat #SupplyChain @YorksAgSoc

Abattoirs and the red meat supply chain

Online survey BOS

newcastle.onlinesurveys.ac.uk

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22 Apr 1252980427318591488

Farm Shop @thelocalpantry have partnered with @Sunspel who are creating fabric re-usable #Masks for their team & other local key retail workers. We ❤️ this collaboration which doesn't take resources away from the #NHS who use a very different type of mask #FarmtoFork #SaveTheNHS

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21 Apr 1252622703309328384

The FRA is proud to champion Farmers Markets across the UK. We’re supporting the call by @UKSustain to #KeepMarketsOpen with safe social distancing and signage. Find out how you can support your local food businesses https://bit.ly/2Vs7G21

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20 Apr 1252149131864408066

Farm Shops have been getting creative to keep their customers safe. @DenstoneHall in Uttoxeter added these protective screens to their tills a few week ago, and acted quickly (and craftily) by making them out of old shower screens! #FarmtoFork #getcrafty #safetyfirst

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15 Apr 1250410006580727808

The Easter Special @BBCFarmingToday piece by @Jonesthejourno is a must listen for #farm #retailers.
Hear from @DenstoneHall & @ErringtonCheese as they discuss how they are coping, and the changes they're making to survive the pandemic.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000h7n0

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15 Apr 1250329052151332864

We love this shot of the team at @crootsfarm_shop not letting a bit of #SocialDistancing get in the way of team work!
They've adapted their offering to get produce from #FarmtoFork via the shop, an order & collect service and through home deliveries for the elderly & vulnerable.

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