1) Conference (London) - Farmers' Markets, Monday 16th March, 10.00 - 17.00
A one-day conference at the home of the UK's first organic farmers'
market, highlighting the potential of farmers' markets to revitalise
inner cities, promote fresh wholesome food and create markets for
local produce.
Speakers include Jonathan Dimbleby, journalist and organic farmer,
Michael Barry, food journalist and broadcaster, Barry Benepe,
director and co-founder of New York's Green Markets.
Spitalfields Market Opera, Old Spitalfields Market, City of London,
UK
For further information contact Tania Lennark, Farmers' Market
Conference, Soil Association, 86 Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BB.
Tel: 0117 929 0661, fax: 0117 925 2504, email: soilassoc@gn.apc.org
2) Three books on farmers' markets directed at all those who want to
know more about farmers' markets: local authorities, business
associations, environmentalists, rural development councils, farmers,
local producers etc:
Farmers' Markets - An American Success Story (Harriet Festing)
Farmers' Markets - The UK Potential (Alan Chubb)
Bath Farmers' Market - A Case Study (Patricia Tutt and Deborah
Morris)
All three for 30 pounds sterling - contact Ecologic Books
email: ldandt@msn.com
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Harriet Festing, Research Associate
University of London, Wye College
Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5AH
Tel: 01233 812401 Fax: 01233 813498
http://www.wye.ac.uk/FoodLink/
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