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 […]
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 […]
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
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 data-offset 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 you […]
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 […]
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 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 […]