The way to the future   - Eva Nacci, Sydenham High School

Every Saturday morning, the Horniman museum works to create the utopian society by merging aspects of community and moral awareness for others and the enviroment by proudly hosting the farmers market. Although by itself a small feat, this is good news, as a simple event such as this is the step forwards to evolving into a better future. Farmers market allow people to respect the enviroment by buying fresh produce as well as supporting the local farms.  

There is endless choice. Meats, bread, jams, flowers, strawberries and fresh smoothies, exquisite chocolates and wide varieties of fruit. There are even stalls that sell cheese on toast or burritos. From companies such as Cherry Berry to Chocolate By Eloise, the selection of goods on sale are endless. And you can be assured that all the food that you buy will be natural, organic and completely free of anything artificial.

Being part of the Horiniman’s farmers market allow the farmers to experiment with new produce, as well as doing something they feel passionate about. The Horniman has helped them find local sources for natural and healthy ingredients that they can use for their goods, as well as making them feel included. Horinman is focused on involving more and more local families into the program, as well as contributing beneficially to society and  teaching young people about the benefits of fresh outgrowth. The farmers market also supports their local families. Many of the stalls have been part of the scheme for a couple of years, though a select few have memories of selling their crops there from a young age. Many farms have been coming to the Horniman for generations. The Horniman also recognises the struggles that many farmers go through on a daily basis. Many wake up earlier than six o’clock to be there, while all of them have to manage all their crops by hand, and any other produce has to be made, packaged and displayed by hand. Therefore, workshops and games for their children, as well as publicity for the individual stalls are all organised by the museum, making sure that all involved gain something from the event.


We life in a society dominated by giant supermarket chains and impersonal online shopping sprees, where the human and communal aspect of selling and buying has become less and less important. Supporting your local farmers market is not only a good way to buy good food, meet new people, and help the planet, but in doing so you are directly contributing to the human need for interaction and exchange, and you are maintaining a big part of what continues to be appealing about the retail industry. A personal relationship with the customer, where you are valued as an individual rather than a nameless shopper. Markets have always played a big role in human history beyond the exchange goods. It is the way to a greener and more connected future.