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Selling farm produce direct to consumers
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Selling farm produce direct to consumers

Online
CPD
Sheep in Shop Tracey Jackson

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Flexible Short Course Online

Overview

Getting your farm produce direct to consumers is a great way to cut out the middleman and grow a loyal customer base. We can help you establish a market with advice on direct sales and getting the word out to your customers.

Farmers Weekly Master Pos CMYK
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Selling farm produce direct to consumers

The Farmers Weekly Learning Centre is where you can improve your career prospects and agricultural knowledge through online courses. Gain extra knowledge to progress your career, or top up your qualifications.

At a glance

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  • How farm retailers are retaining lockdown customers
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  • So you want to… sell produce at a farmers market?
  • Video: So you want to… sell milk direct from farm?
  • So you want to…tap into the Christmas turkey market?
  • Selling farm products online – what you need to know
  • How to protect staff and produce at farmers markets
  • How to nail a good web design for you farming business
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