Buying direct:
Fresher meat
Knowing that you have bought your meat direct from the farmer means you know it is going to be far fresher than a supermarket where you have no idea how long it has been sat around since the meat was originally butchered.
Buying direct:
Better value
Buy buying your meat direct from the farmer there are fewer middle-men to take a slice of the profits. Your farmer is able to pass on these savings so you pay less for your meat.
Buying direct:
More Sustainable
Buying your meat directly from your local farmer is far more sustainable that a supermarket where you have no idea how many stages it has to go through before it finally ends up in your basket. Buying direct means all transport and storage in as minimal as possible, other than by rearing the animal yourself.
Buying direct:
Better for the economy
When buying from a local farmer you know that your money is going back into your own local economy making your district more propserous. Find out more on the "Why buy direct" page.
