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 […]
AFMA is pleased to announce its partnership with the Wheen Bee Foundation in support of WORLD BEE DAY 2021. In effect, AFMA and supportive farmers’ markets across Australia will be buzzing with activities to raise awareness of the vital role bees play in our food chain. We need bees. Farmers need bees to pollinate our […]
Sydney’s major Saturday farmers’ market is seeking the equivalent of a market manager… ASSISTANT PRODUCER – FOOD EVENTS CARRIAGEWORKS Carriageworks are seeking an experienced Assistant Producer – Food Events to assist in the delivery, planning, and production of Carriageworks Farmers’ Markets and the broader food program. This is a part time role of 4 days […]
OUTSTANDING FARMERS’ MARKET ENTRIES OPEN NOW! There is only one national award that recognises excellence and authentic farmers’ markets in Australia. The OUTSTANDING FARMERS MARKET Award is offered annually by the terrific team at Delicious Magazine as part of the Delicious Produce Awards 2021. If you sell at, manage, or shop in a farmers’ market […]
Hats off to all farmers’ market managers, stallholders and shoppers for making Australia’s farmers’ market mornings Covid-Safe during 2020. The challenges however are still very much top of mind! AFMA has revised the suggested Covid-Safe Guidelines to assist the farmers’ market community in their endeavours to make market day – and essential food supply – […]
The Centre for Rural Health (Lismore) of Griffith University has just published their findings on what motivates shoppers at the Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market. The report focuses on the pivotal role farmers markets play in developing community cohesion and trust, especially between farmers and consumers. Local food = local focus = local energy and sustained community […]