Bramhall Farmers Market
15 May
The Governor’s House, Ack Lane, Cheadle Hulme
Sunday 15th May 2011
10am to 1pm Tel: 01625 251753
What makes a proper farmers market?
Everything on sale is grown, reared or processed by the stallholders themselves
The stall has to be run by the farmer, grower or processor (or members of their team) so they can answer your questions
The distance a stall-holder can travel is restricted – usually to no more than 50 miles or within the county or in London, within 100 miles of the M25
Why shop at a farmers market ?
Farmers markets offer an opportunity for farmers, growers and producers to sell direct
Farmers markets bridge the gap between community and countryside
Farmers markets support the local economy as they restrict the distance a stall-holder may travel
By cutting out the middleman, the food supply chain is shortened.
By reducing the distance the produce travels, food miles are saved
By buying fresh and direct, packaging is kept to a minimum and your carbon footprint lightened
By restricting produce, the seasons are highlighted
Buying from a farmers market allows you to build your relationship with your supplier – so you can shop with confidence
