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Rochester Farmers Market is a monthly market and has now been running since June 2000. Rochester Farmers Market is a certified and accredited member of the FARMA - National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association and operates under the conditions and guidelines of NAFM.

Farmers Markets allows local farmers and producers selling direct to their customers. The vendors at the Farmers Markets have grown, bred, processed, pickled, brewed or baked the goods themselves.

Farmers Markets have many benefits including:

Other Markets

Gillingham (general market)
Mon & Sat 9am - 5pm High Street
Strood (general market)
Tue & Sat 8am - 3pm Corporation St car park

	Making fresh local produce accessible at affordable prices. Growers sell direct to the customer so the price paid, even for organic produce can be lower than from the supermarket.
	A reduction of “food miles” and packaging – food bought from supermarkets travels an average 1000 miles from the producer to the store and is encased in plastic and cardboard. Food from the Rochester Farmers Market has travelled limited mileage and needs little packaging.
	Customers have a wide range of fresh local produce available including some specialised items.
	Producers have a regular monthly outlet for their goods throughout the year.
	Meet local producers – ask them about how their food is produced
	Taste before you buy – try the unusual varieties on offer
	Learn more about Local Agenda 21 and sustainable food production – reduce the miles your food has travelled
	A Farmers Market is a chance to buy fresh, quality produce at a competitive price.