There's a genuine passion at Nottinghamshire's farm shops. A passion for quality, for flavour, and reducing food miles. While the field-to-fork ethos is a more expensive way to shop, you're guaranteed top quality locally grown fresh produce with traceability.
Farm shops really came into their own during the pandemic to meet a rapid rise in demand and even though some shoppers have reverted to the supermarket, there are many who have stuck with the more ethical and sustainable way of buying meat and vegetables. As well fresh produce, farm shops also offer artisan products and something different that you won't find in high street shops. According to a survey earlier this month Britain’s farm shops now generate a whopping £1.4 billion in sales nationally.
Here's some of the best in Nottinghamshire, in no particular order:
