Rafha hosted the participation of 15 productive families at the Farmers Market Festival, supported by the Social Development Bank. The event was organized by the Northern Borders branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, with involvement from various public and private organizations.
According to SPA, the initiative aims to empower productive families and improve the marketing opportunities for their goods. The four-day festival focuses on supporting farmers and productive families by creating direct points of sale to increase the economic value of national products and highlight the quality of agricultural goods from Rafha.
The festival features dedicated areas for honey, dates, fresh fruits, vegetables, and rural food products. It also includes orientation and awareness programs regarding sustainable agricultural practices and the importance of local production to support food security and agricultural development.
The Social Development Bank’s involvement is part of its efforts to help entrepreneurs and productive families access markets and contribute to economic development, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals for the non-profit sector and micro-enterprises.
Who organized the Farmers Market Festival in Rafha? The festival was organized by the branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in the Northern Borders region. The event saw the participation of several public and private organizations, while the Social Development Bank specifically supported the participation of 15 productive families to help them empower their businesses and improve their product marketing.
What are the main goals of the Farmers Market Festival? The festival aims to support farmers and productive families by promoting the marketing of local agricultural products. By creating direct points of sale, the event seeks to increase the economic value of national products and showcase the specific quality of agricultural goods that Rafha is known for.
What products and programs are featured at the event? The festival includes dedicated spaces for the presentation of honey, dates, fresh fruits, vegetables, and various rural and food products. Additionally, the event offers orientation and awareness programs that highlight the importance of supporting local production and the use of sustainable agricultural practices for food security.