Entries by Jane

BRING YOUR BUZZ – WORLD BEE DAY 2022

AFMA is again partnering with the Wheen Bee Foundation for WORLD BEE DAY 2022   The campaign BRING YOUR BUZZ has been developed specifically to roll out  across Australia’s farmers’ markets in May. Numerous markets ran fabulous market activations last year and markets are again being invited to get involved in this very important campaign […]

NEW AWARD FOR FARMERS’ MARKETS

Did your market pivot to meet community health and food supply needs over the past two years? Did your market innovate new programs? Home Delivery Produce Boxes Online Orders Food Security projects …all are eligible… OUTSTANDING FARMERS’ MARKET COMMUNITY INITIATIVE This new award recognises the integral role that farmers’ markets play in connecting local farmers and […]

WAFMA NEWS – ANNUAL REPORT

NEW WA FARMERS’ MARKETS   The WAFMA Annual Chair’s Report highlights growth of the sector and two new farmers’ market starts – Mundaring Farmers’ Market and Peel Produce Market…   Read the lastest from the West here: WAFMA AGM Chair Report 2022-1  

FREE WORKSHOPS FOR RED MEAT PRODUCERS

ARE YOU A RED MEAT PRODUCER? Seeking to explore value-adding, brand building or diversifying or commercialising your meat business? Wanting to widen your red meat product offer at farmers’ markets?   Read on about the FREE WORKSHOPS available in NSW, QLD and online:   Are you a red meat producer interested in value-adding? Or do […]

BEE CERTIFICATION SCHEME

Australian apiarists are encouraged to check out the BQUAL B-TRACE accreditation scheme. This is the Australian honey industry owned QA and food handling program especially designed for small enterprise beekeepers selling direct to the public. It confirms honey has been produced to high industry standards and offers consumers a ‘warranty’ on their honey and bee […]

DELICIOUS PRODUCE AWARDS 2022 – NOMINATE NOW YOUR OUTSTANDING MARKET!

Farmers’ markets have powered through the challenges of the past two years, providing reliable fabulous healthy fresh local food to more and more ever savvy shoppers. So what better chance to celebrate the hardworking farmers and artisan food producers and your community’s farmers’ market than by NOMINATING it in the PEOPLE’S CHOICE Award for OUTSTANDING […]

AUSTRALIAN ORGANICS SURVEY LAUNCHED

NATIONAL ORGANIC FOOD SURVEY LAUNCHED… If you are an organic farmer or food producer, especially if you are selling your produce in a farmers’ market, Minister Littleproud’s Department of Agriculture would like to hear your views! The Australian Organic Food Sector Survey is being managed by the Food & Wine team at the Department of […]

FARMERS MARKETS SILVER LINING

Shopping al fresco at farmers’ markets has proved to be a vital link in the nation’s food chain during these challenging times… Eativity News has the story. https://eativitynews.com/farmers-markets-bring-silver-linings/

COUNTRY LOVING

Shopping for country living? Or farming solo and shopping for romance? The casting team of Farmer Wants A Wife is casting now… and seeking SINGLE AUSSIE FARMERS, male or female to be part of the next series of Farmer Wants a Wife in 2022. If you or someone you know fits the bill, the Fremantle […]

FIND A MARKET- NATIONAL LIST UPDATE CALL-OUT

AFMA‘s Find A Market Directory lists best practice farmers’ markets across Australia. It’s the only national directory linking farmers, artisan food producers and shoppers. Make sure your local market is listed to grow your market!   If your market is not listed, Download the REGISTRATION FORM. If your market listing needs updating please also complete […]