What we mean by local food
Definition
 Local
food is defined by the National Association of Farmers' Markets
as produce from a defined area. That area could be:
Local as a radius
Local is a defined as a radius from the market. A definition
of 30 miles is ideal, up to 50 miles is acceptable for larger
cities and coastal or remote towns and villages.
Local as a county boundary
• The definition of local may also be a county boundary
or other geographic boundary such as a National Park.
• Producers from further afield may attend the market
if there is no suitable local producer of a given product.
• It is recommended that no producer should come from
beyond 100 miles of the market.
For the Brecon Beacons project the boundary of the National
Park has been the defining definition.
What we mean by produce
Primary, own produce
• Primary produce will have been grown or reared on the
producer's land, for livestock and plants this means grown or
finished (having spent at least 50% ot it's life) on the producer's
land. Preference should be given to the largest percentage of
a products life cycle spent on the producer's land.
• Game shot or caught within the defined local area may
be sold at farmers markets by the person licensed to hunt the
game
• The person catching the fish, ideally, should sell fish
at a Farmers Market. A representative of a number of known local
boats may attend the market so long as the fishing grounds are
known and are local or inshore water. Receipts to be available
and can be produced when requested by Trading Standards. This
is to allow for the irregular nature of fishing and time spent
ashore.
Secondary, own produce
Processing produce or adding value is a secondary producer.
All processed goods must contain at least one ingredient of
origin from within the defined local area (not merely bought
locally). The minimum local ingredient is 10% of each product.
Receipts should be kept as proof of origin for inspection by
Trading Standards.
More information
• National Association of Farmers' Markets: http://www.farmersmarkets.net/
• Local Foodworks ( a joint Countryside Agency/Soil Association
initiative)
http://www.localfoodworks.org/
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