Set in the picturesque village of Wye and nestled at the foot of the North Downs, Wye Farmers Market has been providing its local community with delicious, fresh, locally produced food for over ten years. With an enviable array of stalls selling everything from fresh bread, cakes, jams and chutneys to locally produced, organic meats,  fresh fish and locally made cheeses we care passionately about our local food producers and work hard to bring you the very best of our counties larder. Where else would you be able to enjoy a spicy curried goat wrap washed down with a glass of locally produced sparkling wine!

 

You can find us on every first and third Saturday of the month, from 9am till noon on The Green, Wye, Kent and there is free parking around the village; behind the Co-op and on many of the streets You can read more about our plans for Christmas and other special dates on the events page.

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Ten Reasons Why You Should Shop At A Farmers Market:
1. They cut out the middleman allowing a fair return for producers through direct selling, price control, and a regular cash flow.

2. Transport and packaging requirements are less thus reducing the producers’ costs and helping the environment.

3. There is direct contact and feedback between customers and producers, so you can be sure for example, how your vegetables are grown and meat produced.

4. Food always tastes better when you know where it comes from!

5. They help reduce food miles, thus vehicle pollution, noise, and fossil fuel use.
6. They encourage more environmentally friendly production practices, such as organic or pesticide free fruit and vegetables.

7. They encourage local economic development by increasing employment, encouraging consumers to support local business, and thus keeping money within the local community.

8. Rearing, preparing and selling animals locally help prevent the spread of diseases etc.
9. They provide a market place for a wide range of products, which encourages organic production methods, including using traditional breeds and varieties which helps maintain genetic diversity.

10. Healthy eating is promoted, through the availability of fresh produce; where else could you buy tomatoes picked that morning, or fish landed only last night?