Farm Retail Association

The Farm Retail Association’s vision is to champion British food and support the growth of farm retailers and farmers' markets.

By working together, we aim to support our members in running profitable businesses and increase footfall.  We strive to educate consumers about the benefits of buying local, advocate for policies that support our sector, and provide our members with the resources they need to succeed.

As a Farm Shop member of the FRA, you'll benefit from:

• Exclusive cost-saving benefits: Enjoy discounts on products and services, as well as access to industry-leading resources.  We offer exclusive pricing on Nisbets, Delice De France, Brakes and Epos providers as well as many others which should pay for your membership and allow you to be more profitable.
• Expert advice and support: We offer free town-planning and employment law helplines, as well as access to a range of consultants.  We offer a series of online webinars and in-person events where you can learn from experts and other retailers, as well as our annual conference
• Networking opportunities: Learn from larger retailers in the industry who have a wealth of experience and connect with like-minded individuals to build valuable relationships with other farm retailers. Connect in person and online with other market organizers and share best practices, including our access to our WhatsApp Community and Facebook Groups
• Government advocacy: We represent your interests and work to ensure that government policies support the growth and success of our sector.  We work with influential figures in food, business, farming and politics to raise our profile and get our message heard.  We also work together with other trade organisations to lobby government for changes that support and don’t hinder rural retailers
• PR and Marketing Support: Increase consumer footfall and awareness of your market through our PR and lobbying efforts.

As a Farmers' Market or Pick Your Own member of the FRA, you'll benefit from:

• Membership of the World Farmers Markets Coalition: All members get direct access to the World Farmers Markets Coalition and their resources, events and online learning.
• Accreditation as a Real Farmers Market: Enrolment in our accreditation scheme for farmers markets to allow you to shout to customers about your credentials as the real deal
• Government Advocacy: We represent your interests and lobby for policies that support your sector both locally and nationally
• Expert advice and support: We offer an employment law helpline, as well as access to a range of consultants.  We offer a series of online webinars and in-person events where you can learn from experts and other retailers, as well as our annual conference
• Networking Opportunities: Connect in person and online with other market organizers and share best practices, including our access to our WhatsApp Community and Facebook Groups
• Cost-saving retail benefits to pass on to your stallholders: We offer discounts on epos systems, merchandising items from WBC and merchandising advice from Real Product Right Place
• PR and Marketing Support: Increase consumer footfall and awareness of your market through our PR and lobbying efforts.