The world
farmers Markets Coalition.
The World Farmers Markets Coalition (WorldFMC) is a project built on the initiative of Fondazione Campagna Amica & Coldiretti (Italy), the Stiftelsen Bondens Marked Norge Foundation (Norway), and Grønt Marked (Denmark), with the aim of affirming the role of farmers markets as a tool for the development of local food systems.
Within its mandate, the WorldFMC is committed to cultivating a world community of farmers markets, sharing best practices and innovation, defending endangered markets and their participants, and promoting the idea that farmers markets can be gateways to wider and deeper opportunities to build social trust at moments where it is lacking. WorldFMC’s is the pivotal voice for producers and for communities who facilitate, work, and benefit from farmers markets. For more information, visit here.
more available benefits
Yield the
best Benefits.
Do you run a market? Need help and support with setting one up? Learn from other market members today!
Exclusive savings and discounts on items such as merchant card services and packaging. + so much more…
fields of advantages
Brakes
Fixed favourable pricing for customers for 6 months and Cashback rewards scheme – currently 5% back across the store
Cotswold Fayre
10% off first order and rebate for existing customers based on growth
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Real Farmers Market
Certification scheme.
The primary aim of Farmers’ Markets is to support local farmers and producers, who can then sell the produce they have grown or made to their local community.
Farmers Markets across the UK provide thousands of farmers with a viable local route to market their produce. The Farm Retail Association’s ‘Real Farmers’ Market’ certification scheme was devised to give the public a clear understanding of which markets are true Farmers’ Markets.
We welcome all markets who adhere to our principles to be part of our scheme and promote themselves as a ‘Real Farmers’ Market’, with clear ethical and moral principles.
free entry to our awards
Farmers market
of the year 2024.
Chance to gain recognition in the annual prestigious award ceremony.
The Farm Retail Awards celebrate the cream of the crop in the industry, showcasing an incredible array of farm retailers from the length and breadth of the UK. They are the only awards judged by fellow farm retailers and celebrate the best farm shops, farm cafés and restaurants, farmers’ markets and trade suppliers in the country.
The Farm Retail Awards are open to all Farm Retail Association Members. For more information please email hello@farmretail.co.uk
badge of honour
Member
Benefits.
Accreditation as a Real Farmers Market.
Enrolment in our accreditation scheme for farmers markets
Membership of the World Farmers Markets Coalition.
Direct access to the World Farmers Markets Coalition and their resources, events and online learning
Free helplines.
Legal & HR Support, Town Planning Helpline
Networking.
Learn from other likeminded businesses
Learning Events.
Access to knowledge-building webinars and in-person events
Members only resources.
Website resource access, insert type of resources available once confirmed
Members only communities.
Dedicated WhatsApp and Facebook groups
Awards.
Free entry to the prestigious FRA awards, the only peer-reviewed awards in our industry
Conference.
reduced ticket prices to learn from experts and industry titans at our annual conference event
PR and Marketing Support.
Increase consumer footfall and awareness of your market through our PR and lobbying efforts
Government advocacy:.
We represent your interests and work to ensure that government policies support the growth and success of our sector
Grow with Others.
Discover our thriving community of farm shops who have already sown the seeds of success with our memberships.
Each member’s journey is a testament to the tangible benefits and growth opportunities our association provides.
join our network of farmers markets & PYO retailers.
Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm & PYO
Since 1987 families have been visiting us to purchase ready picked and pick your own soft fruits.
Trevathan Farm Shop, Restaurant & PYO
Visit Trevathan Farm for a taste sensation you will not forget!
Swindon Farmers Market
This bustling weekly market was short listed for Country Life magazine’s ‘Nation’s Favourite Farmers’ Market’ award in 2006.
"working together to the same goal"
Being a farmers market member of the Farm Retail Association has helped us so much. The member benefit of having support from other farmers market members in the UK and throughout the world has been invaluable. Everyone has the same vision of eating local, eating seasonal and we’re all working together to the same goal. Our Farmers Markets really benefit from being a Farm Retail Association Accredited Real Farmers Market too as it shows our commitment of working to a set standard which the farmers market customers appreciate
Sandra Woodfall, My Farmers Market operator of 4 different farmers markets
