tailieunhanh - The economic benefits of farmers’ markets
America in modern times has generally enjoyed stronger job growth—prior to the recent recession—than have other advanced nations. Yet, confusion sets in when we try to pinpoint the source of this vitality, partly because we have tended to focus on ―where the jobs are‖ instead of how (and when) they are created and lost. Despite being few in number, large publicly traded firms employ the most people. These firms include major manufacturers, the established energy and IT companies, big financial firms and chain retailers, and more. Altogether, the so-called ―big business‖ sector employs slightly more than half of. | FRIENDS Met earth for the planet for people The economic benefits of farmers markets Contents Page 1 Summary 3 2 Farmers markets - what are they 4 3 The potential 4 4 The advantages of farmers markets 4 The local economy 5 Farmers 9 Consumers 12 Social benefits 15 Environment 17 5 Why authorities should help 18 Local authorities 18 Regional Development Agencies 19 National government 21 6 Action being taken 22 7 Action needed by authorities 23 Local authorities 23 Regional Development Agencies 25 National Government 27 8 Conclusion 29 References Contacts Written by Simon Bullock Friends of the Earth with much help from Sandra Bell Tim Jenkins Charlotte Bullock Jenny Hey Pippa Bennett Jo Ripley Nina Planck Jonathan Smye and many others particularly in the USA and Canada. 1 Summary Farmers markets are springing up all over the UK. They are good for local economies farmers consumers and the environment. Local Authorities Regional Development Agencies and national Government all have a role to play in ensuring that these fast-growing enterprises expand and prosper. This briefing sets out Why farmers markets are so good Why local regional and national authorities should support them What these authorities should do to support them. It focuses on farmers markets but the arguments are very similar in support of other local food initiatives such as Community Supported Agriculture farm shops farm co-operatives veggie boxes and other initiatives selling food direct from farmers to consumers - these will be briefly mentioned also. Farmers markets are Good for farmers - they re a different source of revenue often crucial in today s difficult farming climate. - they give farmers greater control over their economic lives. - farmers can get higher prices - as the middle man is cut out. - farmers diversify their skills - gaining marketing and business expertise. - farmers get increased networking and learning opportunities with other .
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