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 A real feast of local produce is starting in the North East now that the rain is making the pastures grow for the sheep and cattle and the warmth is ripening the peas and raspberries. At your local Farmers' Markets look out for sea trout, mackerel, beans of all kinds, courgettes, sweet small beetroots and carrots – some distinctive summer tastes.
There is a great crop of apples, plums and pears this year – if you have a surplus why not come and sell them at your local Farmers' Market? You can find the contact details of the various market managers on this website. |
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North East England Farmers' Markets |
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NEEFM is the umbrella organisation and action resource for farmers’ markets operators in the North East. Our members are the people who run farmers’ markets.
At farmers’ markets, you will find that:
- Only local produce is sold. In the North East, we tend to define ‘local’ as within a 50 mile radius.
- People will only sell their own produce, so you can be sure of where it comes from.
- The people selling at a farmers’ market are people actually involved in producing what they are selling, so they’ll be able to answer your questions.
Farmers’ markets certified with FARMA are committed to supporting these principles, that’s why all members of NEEFM are certified (or in the process of certification) by NEEFM.
On this website, you’ll find:
- Information on the dates and venues of farmers’ markets in the North East, and also contact details for the market operators.
- News about any special events coming up at farmers’ markets.
- Information about seasonal food.
- The portal to the regional Friends of Farmers’ Market website.
NEEFM is funded by Big Lottery Fund's Local Food scheme
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