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UB Farmers Market: A Hub for Sustainable Food Practices on Campus

Explore the success story of UB Farmers Market since its launch in October 2007, raising awareness on food issues, engaging students through surveys, and discussions with council members to obtain licenses. Learn how the market has evolved, with ~70% of original producers still attending and being FARMA accredited. Dive into the market's process, which emphasizes local producers meeting stringent hygiene standards. Discover the market's spin-offs, including partnerships with the university catering department and the Guild of Students, resulting in a new food shop on campus and multicultural events. Uncover the valuable resources available, such as the Farmers Market Producers Handbook, market rules, and registration forms on the UB website. Have questions? Let us guide you through the process.

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UB Farmers Market: A Hub for Sustainable Food Practices on Campus

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  1. How to set up a Farmers Market – EAUC 2009 Trev Shields – t.c.shields@bham.ac.uk Erika Malone – e.j.malone@bham.ac.uk

  2. UB Farmers Market - History • Helps raise profile of the University • Students survey feedback etc • Raise awareness on food issues • Licence discussions with Council - 3 months • First one October 2007 • ~70% of original producers still attend • Now FARMA accredited

  3. UB Farmers Market - Process • Initial Liaison with other local markets • Producers and suitable dates • Liaising with University catering department • Registration and booking forms • All producers visited • Must be local • Involved in the production of the goods • Meet stringent hygiene standards

  4. UB Farmers Market – Spin offs • 19Gales food shop on campus • More regular visits from chocolate man • Catering source some food from producers • Interest from Guild of Students • Multicultural week June 2009 • PhD, database of Midlands farmers

  5. UB Farmers Market - Resources • Farmers Market Producers Handbook • Market Rules, Products • Registration form • UB Website • Any Questions?

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