We have published a handbook „How to open your farm shop”. It is aimed at home producers and other small entrepreneurs who are willing to open own shop and cut the way and costs of their produce to reach the market. The handbook introduces topics that will come up in the process of planning and creating a farm shop – from legislation to design of premises and marketing. Each topic is illustrated with practical examples and references where to find further detailed information. The handbook is available in Latvian, Estonian and Norwegian languages.
General handbook content structure in English
Latvian language version
Estonian language version
Norwegian language version
The handbook has been produced with the support of Nordplus Adult programme under the project Service design know-how for rural SMEs strengthening the link between adult learning and working life in rural SME local food sector . Project partners:
1. Latvian Country Tourism Association (Latvia)
2. Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics (Estonia)
3. Norwegian Rural tourism and local food "HANEN" (Norway)