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 […]
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/
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 […]
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 […]
OK, spatulas down all you terrific amateur artisan and home bakers… Maybe it’s your turn to make the crustiest sourdough loaf, fluffiest sponge or puffiest profiteroles…? Showcase your baking talents (and maybe Nana’’s favourite apple pie recipe) in the new TV-series of THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE-OFF! Regular farmers’ market shoppers who love their ovens, flour […]
Congratulations to the GOLD MEDAL FINALISTS in the OUTSTANDING FARMERS MARKET category of the 2021 DELICIOUS PRODUCE AWARDS: Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market, SA Alphington Farmers’ Market, VIC Harvest Launceston Community Farmers’ Market, TAS Kiama Farmers’ Market, NSW Willunga Farmers’ Market, SA The Winner will be announced in August. Hats off too to the many farmers […]
AFMA is concerned that all farmers’ markets are committed to the continued operation of COVID SAFE farmers’ markets to support the livelihoods of farmers and food artisans, and shoppers’ health and access to fresh food. Guidelines to assist market managers, stallholders and shoppers are available as a FREE download from the AFMA website. The most […]
Farmers’ Markets across Australia will be creating a Buzz For Bees in celebration of World Bee Day 2021 (20 May) an initiative promoted by the Wheen Bee Foundation in conjunction with campaign partner, the Australian Farmers’ Markets Association. Their market day activities are intended to highlight the significance of bees in our food supply and […]
Bzzzzz, bzzzz – attention All Farmers’ Market Managers The Wheen Bee Foundation has extended the deadline for market managers to lodge their WE NEED BEES Market Day activities to 8 May 2021. [Or 15 May if your event is happening the following week.] The PLEDGE FORM is here: WBF036 AFMA WBD Pledge Form The […]
New research conducted by Griffith University (McKinnis and Wilkinson) shows that farmers’ markets have played a vital role in fostering trust and community connections in our now Covid-era. The survey by two nutrition and dietetics students was conducted at Murwillumbah and Mullumbimby Farmers’ Markets (NSW) and highlights several major benefits of farmers’ markets, including the […]