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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 product purchases. Honey producers selling at farmers’ markets are specially recommended to investigate this opportunity.
More information available https://www.btrace.com.au
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 FARMERS’ MARKET.
NOMINATE YOUR PICK OF THE CROP HERE:
https://www.delicious.com.au/article/dpa-readers-choice-nominations/2obl5mbk
Nominations Close 28 February 2022
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/
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 the Registration Form and return as directed:
Web Registration Letter 2021 – 22
WEB LISTING REGISTRATION 2021 – 2022
More info?
Contact Jane: info@farmersmarkets.org.au
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 and yeast, kneading and icing, this is your chance…
And please share with your passionate baker mates…
CASTING NOW * THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF * We’re looking for Australia’s best home bakers! Don’t be shy, put yourself forward or tag star bakers that you know. CASTING will close soon so don’t miss out. APPLY NOW
Congratulations to the GOLD MEDAL FINALISTS in the OUTSTANDING FARMERS MARKET category of the 2021 DELICIOUS PRODUCE AWARDS:
The Winner will be announced in August.
Hats off too to the many farmers and artisan food producers who also have won Gold Medals in their produce categories – many of whom are regular stallholders at farmers’ markets. Our food producers, stallholders, market managers and regular market shoppers are ALL awesome!
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 recent update is June 2021. The guidelines will be regularly reviewed.
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 will span 10 days from 15 – 23 May.
Expect to see shoppers and stallholders wearing yellow, bee talks, honey tastings, Waggle dancing for the kids, breakfast honey muffins, bee friendly plants and much more to make a resonating buzz at farmers’ markets in all states.
Bee Alert!
FOR MORE INFO: