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Address:
c/o Yorkshire Agricultural Society
Great Yorkshire Showground
Harrogate
HG2 8NZ
Tel: 01423 546214
Is your #Website ready for #Christmas orders?
We’ve enlisted @SusanHallam MBE to give us some professional & practical #ecommerce guidance.
Make sure your website is up to scratch, or find out how to make it do exactly what you need it to! #online #shop
https://farmretail.co.uk/training/
It’s #BritishFoodFortnight and our friends @Paymentsense have pulled together some #toptips for retailers who might be stuck for inspiration. They also have some great offers inc. preferential rates & a monthly rolling contract with the first month free!
https://www.paymentsense.com/uk/blog/what-is-british-food-fortnight-how-can-your-restaurant-take-part/
We're delighted to be partnering with @zellaruk to help farm retailers on their path to carbon zero.
Zellar can help businesses make smarter #energy choices to help you unlock funds to invest in your #Sustainability journey.
Find out more today!
https://farmretail.co.uk/become-a-carbon-zero-ambassador/
In a bid to fight climate change, the government has set a
target to get the UK to carbon zero by 2050.
We’ve partnered with the Farm Retail Association to help get their members get to carbon zero faster. 💚
@FarmRetailAssociation
#green #eco #carbonzero
Brilliant feature in the latest @FFDonline featuring FRA Member @FarndonFieldsFS, deserved winners of the @guildoffinefood Farm Shop of the Year! 🌟
Read the feature online if you haven't picked up a copy 🙂
https://issuu.com/finefooddigest/docs/ffd_september_2020/1?e=1571991/80545070
#Retail #ShopoftheYear @FarndonFarmShop
Entries for the Farm Retail Awards 2021 are now OPEN!
Submissions welcome from Farm Shops, Farmers Markets, Producers, and Suppliers.
You've overcome obstacles that may once have seemed insurmountable - now it's time to shout about how amazing you are!
https://farmretail.co.uk/farm-retail-awards-2021/
The introduction of the new Class E forms part of the biggest shake-up of the English #Planning System for 70 years - but what does it mean for your #business? Take a look at this handy blog from #rural #charteredsurveyor Barry Davies...
https://farmretail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-New-Class-E-–-A-Planning-Officers-Nightmare.pdf
"Shoppers had access to quality local produce throughout lockdown, often when supermarket shelves were empty. We want to help farmers remind customers that we’re here & open for business.”
The FRA are delighted to partner with @katehardcastle, encouraging people to #shoplocal
Are customers planning a blowout #Covid #Christmas? 🎄
#Independent #Retailers are placing their orders and starting to prepare for what promises to be a one-of-a-kind festive period.
An interesting piece from @guildoffinefood
Independent thoughts: Rob Copley's Christmas retailing plans
As independents place their Christmas orders, we caught up with Rob Copley of Farmer Copleys about his Christmas retailing plans and predictions
gff.co.uk
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 ♥️
Fantastic to see another market getting ready to re-open... if you're in the #westmalling area, be sure to head down next weekend!
#Tonbridge #Kent #Market #Local #Localfood #Farmers
We've been busy updating our websites to confirm that #Westmalling farmers market is due to re open on Sunday 23 August.
Here's the link for further details about the farmers market which is proud to be certified as a Real Farmers' Market
https://bit.ly/westmallingfmwebsite
"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
"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
Thank you, today and everyday
#Farm24
Featured images clockwise L-R: @craigiesfarm, @JollyNice_, @Londonfarmers, @welbeckfarmshop, @DenstoneHall
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
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
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
We're delighted to welcome @FormbarLimited to the Farm Retail Association - have you used their products before? Lets see how fab they look in your store!
#shopping #trolley #basket #Retail
🛒🛍️
We are excited to now be members of @FARMA_GB!
We would like your help...
If you are a farm shop and have ordered from us before, please leave a picture of our product in your store in the comments for us to use on our listing!
#farmshop #retail #farminguk #farm
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.
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!
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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