# Dog-Friendly Farmers Markets Nutro Designed a Farmers Market for Dogs with Pet Behaviorists By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-09-04 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-market-for-dogs References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nutro-brands-first-of-its-kind-farmers-market-for-dogs-is-raising-awareness-about-the-vital-importance-of-soil-health-302237304.html) & [nutro](https://www.nutro.com/farmers-market)  While some farmers markets encourage pet owners to leave their dogs at home, natural pet food brand [Nutro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-barkuterie-boards) pioneered a [Farmers Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muria-foods) for Dogs with pet behaviorists. This pet-friendly shopping experience welcomes humans and their furry companions and features [pet-safe treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-celebration-cake-bites), experiences, toys and snout-level, sensory touchpoints to engage dogs' touch and sight. This dog-friendly farmers market will be popping up at The Park in the heart of The Grove, in Los Angeles in proximity to the regular, human-centered Farmers Market. With this pop-up, Nutro brings awareness to the importance of soil health as part of its Greater Gound initiative, launched in 2022, to provide farmers in the brand's supply network with training, support and funding to adopt healthy practices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet-centric Shopping Experiences:** Creating marketplaces that cater specifically to pets revolutionizes the traditional shopping dynamic and taps into the growing pet care market. - **Sensory Engagement for Animals:** Developing sensory-rich environments for pets introduces a novel approach to pet entertainment and interaction. - **Eco-friendly Pet Initiatives:** Initiatives that combine sustainable agriculture with pet care open new avenues for environmentally conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Care:** Offering innovative products and experiences specifically tailored for pets represents a transformative shift in the pet care industry. - **Pop-up Retail:** Pop-up events designed for pets create unique shopping experiences and can draw niche markets to physical retail spaces. - **Agriculture-sustainability:** Bridging sustainable farming practices with pet nutrition and care highlights a progressive era for the agriculture industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Dog Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleashed-dog-park.md) - [Human-Grade Dog Food Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-dog.md) - [Canine-Friendly Sporting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caninefriendly-sporting-events.md) - [Pet-Inclusive Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Pet-friendly-hospitality.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-restaurant-weekend.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-restaurant-weekend-2025.md) - [Dog-Focused Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cuisine-for-dogs.md) - [Dog-Friendly Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-ice-cream-for-dogs.md) - [Pet Pop-Up Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-pet.md)