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Email: info@tvfm.org.uk

Phone: 01235 227266

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Becoming a member

We welcome applications from local producers who would like to trade at Thames Valley farmers’ markets.

Farmers’ markets are all about selling local produce. In our membership rules we define local as being within 30-50 miles of each market.

Stallholders may only sell produce that they have grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed themselves.  They are required to have Public and Product liability insurance, as well as local authority environmental health checks completed (where applicable).

For secondary produce (baked, pickled, smoked, brewed or processed goods) your product must contain at least 25% local ingredients.

Stalls must be staffed by the producer, a family member or someone who is directly involved in producing the goods on sale.

All traders at our markets are members of the co-operative. To make sure that we can guarantee the provenance and quality of all goods sold at Thames Valley farmers’ markets all potential members are accredited before they can trade at our markets.

If you are interested in joining our co-operative here are the steps involved -

1. Contact us to discuss which markets you would like to trade at.

2. Complete and return our first enquiry form.

3.  Accreditation – Our Accreditation Officer visits you and checks your production process and source of materials. Public and Product Liability insurance documents and Food Hygiene certificates will be checked. For this visit we charge £100.  Any producers more than 30 miles from their nearest TVFM market will be required to pay £100 plus transport costs for the accreditation officer visit.

3. Your application is submitted to our board of Directors for approval. There is an annual membership fee of £60 and a one off £1 charge for your co-operative share. Upon joining all members become voting shareholders of the co-operative. 

4. Stallholders are charged £27.50 stall fee at every market they attend.

Contact us for further information or if you would like us to send you an application pack.

Tel: 01235 227266     Email: info@tvfm.org.uk