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

We are here to help!

We have vacancies for local producers at the following markets;

Malmesbury - 2nd and 4th Saturdays

Honey; Chutneys and Preserves; Eggs; Poultry; Speciality products

Swindon - every Sunday

Trout; Jams and preserves; Speciality products; Plants; Crafts; Craft demonstrations

Gloucester - every Friday

Trout; Honey; Jams and preserves; Speciality products; Free range pork

Stroud - every Saturday

Trout and trout products; Fair Trade stall

There are many reasons why more and more local farmers 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 prodcue 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