The Magazine for farM Shop BuSineSS and aTTracTionS
FREERANGE It can often feel like the world is at our fingertips, with exotic locations and colourful dishes strewn across newsfeeds. But, despite all the glamour of the globe, people are starting to look a little closer to home. And what do they see? The great British countryside, which is no surprise considering nearly 70% of the UK’s land area is employed by agriculture. In fact, these rural businesses have been the beating heart of the UK for hundreds of years, and, as uncertainty looms, they look set to stay that way. Of course, they’ve changed a little over time, diversifying into farm shops, campsites and even wedding venues, but they remain an integral part of every rural economy. While ‘local’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘traceable’ may just be buzzwords for some, they are the guiding principles of farm shops across the country and are becoming more important to the British public year on year. What’s more, as these ideals are embraced, people are increasingly turning to the countryside not just for their food, but as a destination for their holidays as well, with ‘staycations’ in the UK becoming more popular than ever. These rural businesses are at the centre of Free Range Magazine as we strive to provide breaking news, in-depth stories and industry tips to the UK’s leading ffarm shops and attractions and farm shop suppliers. Welcome to the first edition.
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