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Great Yorkshire Showground
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Tel: 01423 546214
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
This is going to be interesting!
Join @FarmShop_Deli next Tuesday at 4pm as they chat with Farm Shop & Deli awards winners about how they've been adapting to #coronavirus.
Pop it in your diary and see you there 📅
*** SAVE THE DATE: TUES 26TH MAY *** We invite you to join us at 4pm next Tuesday as we stream our 'Winning Insights' panel discussion. Host Richard Fox will be chatting to Farm Shop & Deli Awards winners on how their businesses have been responding to Covid-19, plus much more.
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
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08cdrfz
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
Thanks @FarmShop_Deli - still time to register for tomorrow night's webinar exploring...
The challenges of re-opening your cafe/restaurant when the time is right PLUS bringing back your furloughed team
https://farmretail.co.uk/online-sessions/
@FARMA_GB are committed to supporting their members and will be running the next online session 'Exploring the challenges of re-opening your cafe/restaurant when the time is right' on Tuesday 19 May at 6pm. Find out more and register here: http://ow.ly/yLf530qGmnO
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/
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
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
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/
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
"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/
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/
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/
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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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