Farmer’s Market at FAO Headquarters
11 and 18 December 2019, Rome –A Farmer’s Market at FAO’s premises will take place on Wednesday, 11 December and on Wednesday 18 December 2019 from 12.00 to 16.30 hours.
The farmers will offer consumers - FAO employees and any person visiting the Organization - the opportunity to purchase farm-fresh, locally grown food.
Identified by Centro Agroalimentare Roma (CAR) – technical partner of FAO through the signature of an Agreement on 4 December – the farmers will supply high-quality seasonal and local produce available on the market.
CAR is a leading logistical structure for the marketing of agricultural products based in Metropolitan City of Roma Capitale, and is one of the largest distribution centers in Europe for farm fresh products and services.
The Farmer’s Market at FAO premises will be an opportunity to raise awareness among hundreds of people visiting the Organization each day, how local markets are key actors for healthy and nutritious diets.