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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]