Happy birthday FARMA!
FARMA has marked its 30th birthday. FARMA, the Natinal Farmers Retail and Markets Association, represents farmers, growers, producers and farmers' market organisers throughout the UK. They are the only organisation in the UK dedicated to supporting the local direct sales sector and driving local foods. Members gathered from across the UK at Packington Moor Farm to enjoy a delicious local meal prepared by the award-winning catering team there. Speakers commented on the incredible journey of the local food sector, from the Association's roots in the pick-your-own movement of the 1970s and 80s, then the rise of farm shops in the 1990s, to the merger with the farmers' market association in 2004. According to a YouGov report published in June this year over 50% of people now buy local foods from farm-direct outlets - and this continues to grow.
http://www.farma.org.uk/news/37-news/364-happy-birthday-farma © FARMA
