NAMDEVCO's Farmers' Markets
This information was obtained from NAMDEVCO's official website:
Changing the Retail Marketing Landscape in Trinidad and Tobago
NAMDEVCO Farmers’ Markets began in December 2006 at its market facilities at the Norris Deonarine Northern Wholesale Market, Macoya and the Southern Wholesale Market, Debe. The objective of establishing these markets was to link farmers directly to consumers, thereby eliminating the middleman and making fresh produce more affordable to the consumers.
Consumers would benefit by getting fresher, more wholesome produce while farmers would benefit by retailing their produce. The idea was for the farmers to fetch a price just above the wholesale price and below the average retail price.
These two markets showed early signs of success and there was a demand for similar markets to be established in other parts of the country. Other Farmers’ Markets were set up in Diego Martin in March 2007 followed by Valencia in December 2007. Point Fortin Farmers’ Market was added in April 2008 and Chaguanas Farmers’ Market in November 2008.
These markets have now become part of the marketing landscape for fresh fruits and vegetables. They have been able to attract a number of small and medium sized growers selling a wide range of fresh and processed items. Consumers now look forward to visiting these markets for their fruits and vegetables.
Currently, on a weekly basis the number of farmers selling at these markets is around 150 and over 2,000 consumers visit these markets.
The Farmers’ Markets are located as follows:
Macoya
Norris Deonarine Northern Wholesale Market, Macoya
Sundays 5am to noon
Debe
Southern Wholesale Market, Debe
Sundays 5am to noon
Point Fortin
Cor Cap-de-Ville & Guapo Main Rd
Fridays 10am to 6pm
Chaguanas
Chaguanas Main Rd
Saturday 6am to noon
Diego Martin Fridays
Cor. St Lucien Rd & Diego Martin Main Rd
Saturdays 6am to noon
Queens' Park Savannah
Queens' Park Savannah
Saturdays 6am to noon every other Saturday
Rio Claro
Koskeros Pan Yard
Every other Friday 6am-noon
San Fernando
Promenade
Every other Friday 11am-5pm
Santa Cruz
San Juan North Secondary Basketball Court
Every Saturday 6am-12 noon
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How are farmers monitored in the farmers’ Markets? A: NAMDEVCO Field officers perform routine visits to registered farmers’ market farmers.
Q: How can a farmer get a spot in a NAMDEVCO Farmers Market? A: A registration can be done via the Farmers’ Market Unit which can be contacted at 645-9073 or via a NAMDEVCO Field officer.
Q: Where are the NAMDEVCO Farmers’ Markets located? A: Friday - Point Fortin 10am – 6pm - Rio Claro Every other Friday 6am-noon - San Fernando Every Friday 11am- 5pm Saturday - Chaguanas 6am – noon - Diego Martin 6am – noon - Queens Park Savannah every other Saturday 6am – noon Sunday - Debe 6am – noon - Macoya 6am – noon
Q: Why should you shop at a NAMDEVCO Farmers’ Market? A: - All produce are locally grown and fresh from the farm - Prices are below retail, but above wholesale - Safe and customer friendly environment - Wide range of local produce - Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
For more information or updates about NAMDEVCO's Farmers' Markets:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAMDEVCO/
Head Office: S.S. Erin Road, Debe
Telephone Numbers: 647-3218/3467/3866/7576/1340/7907/2368
Fax: 647-6087
NAMDEVCO Couva Sub Office: Brechin Castle Couva
Telephone Number: 679-8412
Websites: www.namdevco.com and www.namistt.com
Email: contact@namdevco.com
