Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ Markets may seem like quirky little ventures that are never going to make a difference. Surely markets went out of fashion because supermarkets are more convenient - we’ll never turn that tide back so why bother? At present most communities are helplessly dependant on ‘just in time’ deliveries of intensively farmed, overpackaged food flown half way round the globe before it gets to your plate. Once fuel scarcity and climate change start to impact on global productivity and prices, then energy-intensive food production and distribution will be less feasible, and it isn’t desirable now.
We started our farmers’ market because we wanted to;
- raise awareness and provide more opportunity for local people to buy locally produced low packaged products
- provide a sales outlet for local farmers and food producers, existing and new - Wrington Greens is an example of a new local venture, more will follow
- create a regular community event focused on sustainability
We have had lots of positive feedback about the market, and our plan is to keep expanding it with more stalls. Local businesses have been very supportive, and see the market as a positive addition to what is already a strong local trading area.
Our guiding principles are that the market is for;
- genuine traders, properly vetted with produce from within 50 miles radius
- low packaging, food and plants
- complementing local shops and helping local businesses by bringing more local shoppers to the Whiteladies Road area
Everything about the market has been achieved just by ordinary local people giving up their own time to organise the market, publicise it, and help on the day. If you would like to help then please contact Jonny Wood johnnywood@blueyonder.co.uk.