What Makes a Real Farmers’ Market?
Not all markets are the same. A real farmers’ market is built on connection — between community
It's local.
Produce must be grown, reared or made within 50 miles of Moseley.
If it’s processed, it must contain a high percentage of local ingredients from known sources.
No anonymous supply chains.
No wholesale reselling.
It’s sold by the producer.
The person behind the stall is connected to what they sell.
They grew it. They raised it. They made it.
From farm to stall — directly.
It’s fresh.
Short distances mean food doesn’t travel for miles.
No long-haul refrigeration.
No unnecessary storage.
Just produce at its best.
It’s seasonal.
You’ll find asparagus in spring.
Strawberries in summer.
Game in autumn.
Root vegetables in winter.
The rhythm of the year matters.
It’s about provenance.
It’s about knowing where your food comes from.
It’s about fewer food miles.
Less packaging.
Greater sustainability.
Supporting small producers instead of mass suppliers.
No GM ingredients.
No shortcuts.
It’s certified.
We are accredited by the Farm Retail Association (FRA) and inspected annually.
Only certified farmers’ markets guarantee these standards.
And above all - It brings people together.
Neighbours meet.
Children learn where food comes from.
Producers share knowledge.
It’s not just shopping.
It’s a taste of the country in the city.
