Welcome to farmersmarkets.net - the only directory of inspected and genuine farmers' markets in the UK! The National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) independently inspects farmers' markets to make sure they're the "real deal." Read on below to find out why our Certified farmers' markets are special.

To find your local farm shop or Pick Your Own farm, see our sister sites, farmshopping.net and pickyourown.info!
Site last updated: 25/04/08

A farmers' market is a market in which farmers, growers or producers from a defined local area are present in person to sell their own produce, direct to the public. All products sold should have been grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholder.

FARMA, the National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association indipendently assesses and certifies farmers' markets round the country to make sure they're the 'real deal' so you can be confident you are buying the freshest, most local produce possible, supporting your local community and economy, and helping the environment by reducing food-miles. Look out for the certification logo below!
FARMA standards launched June 2002.

Click here for more on market guidelines and FARMA Certification.

With over 500 farmers' markets in the country, and over half genuine FARMA Certified Farmers' Markets, there's bound to be a market near you offering a wide range of quality, local, ethically-retailed, reared or produced, foods. Click here or on the map above to select your county, or search by your postcode.

Find more great fresh & local foods! Search for farm shops in the UK at our sister site, farmshopping.net

For pick your own farms in the UK, visit our other sister site pickyourown.info

The National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) has announced the winners of its Farm Retailer of the Year, Farmers’ Market of the Year and Best Farm Retail Newcomer. The Awards, and certificates for the regional finalists, were presented at the FARMA national conference in Torquay on 14 November.

The 2007 FARMA CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET OF THE YEAR award, sponsored by Zapp Canopy Umbrellas and Chillerz, went to Edinburgh Farmers’ Market, recognising its transition to a weekly presence while retaining and growing its range...

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