Like the idea of selling direct to the customer but not sure how to start?

We are here to help!

We are actively seeking the following local producers at our markets;

Swindon - every Sunday trout; sunflowers; jams and preserves; top fruit; speciality products; plants; crafts; craft demonstrations; rapeseed oil; flour; cut flowers; farmhouse cheeses

Gloucester - every Friday trout; honey; jams and preserves; speciality products; sunflowers; rapeseed oil; flour; apple juice; cider; cut flowers; farmhouse cheeses

Stroud - every Saturday - cherries; sunflowers; rapeseed oil; flour

Stow on the Wold - 2nd Thursday monthly -farmhouse cheeses;top fruit; soft fruits; rapeseed oil; flour

There are many reasons why more and more local farmers, growers and producers are turning to direct sales. The most obvious is that without the middle men you get a bigger slice of the sale price. You'll also get the satisfaction of knowing that other people care about how you farm. They're pleased you've made the effort to grow your produce with care. let your hens run free or pigs root around out side.

On the down side you'll need to put in more effort to prepare and present the food. You'll likely need to know more about food safety and labeling and you'll have to be prepared to talk to customers and tell them about your farm and what you produce there.

Perhaps you'd like to add value by processing the food you produce; turn your pork into sausages, your milk into cheese or your apples into juice.

To download an application pack please click here