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Address:
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Great Yorkshire Showground
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Tel: 01423 546214
Stronger Together, 1 - 5 March 2021.
Curated to inspire & inform, bringing retailers together to explore the opportunities & challenges that await them in 2021 & beyond.
Feat. expert speakers, helpful workshops & innovative virtual tours.
Read more at https://farmretail.co.uk/stronger-together/
What a nice idea from @BeeGood_UK!
"We'd like to offer any farm shop that places an order of £100+ with us in January a FREE Bee Goodness pamper pack for one of your most deserving staff members after all their hard work this past year!"
#teamrecognition #retail #thanks
We're delighted to announce a very special partnership with the inimitable @RosemaryShrager.
Combining fresh local produce, exciting but accessible recipes and Rosemary’s unique charm and wit, read more at
https://farmretail.co.uk/2021/01/20/cooking-at-home-with-rosemary/
#shoplocal #farmshops #BuyBritish #chef
Are you planning a #diversification project?
It doesn’t come without challenges and risks. From planning to capital costs, business rates to feasibility studies - our latest #blog from Barry Davies offers helpful tips & guidance.
#planning #farminguk
https://farmretail.co.uk/blog/
It's not too late...!
The Farm Shop & Deli Awards shine a spotlight on retailers for the commitment shown to their community.
The deadline for entries extended to 14th January.
Find out more & ENTER FREE here: http://ow.ly/8ZHx30rp8f6
Good luck! #FSDAwards #farmshops #retail
Wishing all farm retailers who have worked their Christmas Stockings off this year a peaceful and restful festive break!
May 2021 be a year of peace, health and prosperity 🌟
Farm shops & farmers markets are preparing for their busiest #christmas ever as a recent @nfum survey reveals that 40% of people plan to use farm shops and local producers more this festive season.
We encourage people to continue to #shoplocal in 2021 ♥️
Throughout the year farm retailers have provided a lifeline to local communities, and our research shows more people plan to buy from their local farm shop this Christmas and one in four people have used farm shops more in 2020.
You can read more here: https://www.farminguk.com/news/more-people-plan-to-use-farm-shops-this-christmas_57196.html
How can good #food & #farming lead the economic recovery?
Join the discussion Weds 9th Dec at #Sustain2020 Annual Conference.
Guest speakers inc. Farming Minister @VictoriaPrentis & National @food_strategy leader @HenryDimbleby.
Register now:
https://www.sustainweb.org/webinars/annual-conference-2020/
#Sustain2020 Annual Conference is here! Join the alliance Wednesday 9 December with special guest speakers from across the sector. Not to be missed! https://www.sustainweb.org/webinars/annual-conference-2020/
Supplier of the Year 2021 - FINALISTS
Appetite Me
Brockleby’s
COOK
Digitickets
The #farmretail industry relies on the services of some amazing suppliers. The FRA are lucky to work with many fantastic associate members.
Congratulations to our worthy finalists!
Farmers Market of the Year 2021 - FINALISTS
Barnard Castle Farmers Market, Co Durham
Great Malvern Farmers Market, Worcestershire
Hampshire Farmers Market, Hampshire
Moseley Farmers Market, West Midlands
Farmers markets really are the ♥️ of local communities
#shoplocal #farmers
Farm Café/Restaurant of the Year 2021 - FINALISTS
Canalside Farm Shop, Staffordshire
Farringtons Farm Shop, Bristol
Minskip Farm Shop / Yolk Farm, York
The Farm, Stratford, Stratford upon Avon
Their passion for local, fresh food makes them shine 🌟
Rising Star 2021 - FINALISTS
@ColwithFarm, Cornwall
@minskipfarmshop, York
@FarmHeron, Strathaven
These relative newcomers are making impressive strides in the industry!
This award is kindly sponsored by @fieldfarefoods
Small Farm Shop of the Year 2021 - FINALISTS
Bells Farm Shop, Stourport-on-Severn
Lower Clopton Farm Shop, Stratford-upon-Avon
The Farm, Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon
Wishing you all the best for the #awards in March!
This award is kindly sponsored by Fresh Retail
Large Farm Shop of the Year 2021 - FINALISTS
@craigiesfarm in Edinburgh
@calcotthall in Essex
@theballoontree in York
A huge congratulations to these impressive businesses.
#Retail #farming #farmshop #shopping #shoplocal
This award is kindly sponsored by @theCOOKkitchen
We're thrilled to announce the finalists of the Farm Retail Awards 2021.
The awards celebrate the cream of the crop of the Farm Retail industry.
Congratulations to all!
https://farmretail.co.uk/farm-retail-awards-2021/
Do you have a #retail #plan for 2021 or are you waiting to see where you end up?
In this helpful article, Duncan Syme from @DataStrategyCon explores the three stages to creating a retail revenue plan.
https://datastrategyconsulting.co.uk/2020/11/19/2021-retail-revenue-planning/
Is there anything better than getting cosy by the fire this time of year? 🔥
#FarmShop customers will love the UK 🇬🇧 sourced kiln dried wood and kindling from our friends at Certainly Wood.
Request your #free #sample today!
https://www.certainlywood.co.uk/pages/farm-retail-association-sample-pack-request
Who could have imagined how important #handsanitizer would become in 2020...?
Our friends at @Anzupp1 have added their own twist to this everyday essential with a fabulously festive range... the perfect #stockingfiller this #Christmas 🎄
#feelingfestive
https://farmretail.co.uk/supplier_members/anzupp/
PLANNING UPDATE...
If your #planning application is due to expire before the end of December 2020, you now have until 1st May 2021 to start the project. This extension will help #FarmShops who had to put plans on hold to deal with Coronavirus. Read more...
https://farmretail.co.uk/planning-permissions-extended-to-may-2021/
We support @marketsmatter & @nabma_markets in a call to @GOVUK to give markets parity w/supermarkets during this lockdown.
More than ever in 2020, markets have shown they're a safe & reliable source of goods for local residents.
Sign the petition today https://www.change.org/KeepMarketsOpen
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