BEST BAKERS SOUGHT TO RISE & SHINE

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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

2021 DELICIOUS AWARDS OUTSTANDING FARMERS MARKET FINALISTS

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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 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!

 

COVID SAFETY FACT SHEET UPDATED

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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 CREATE A BUZZ FOR BEES

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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:

Media Release World Bee Week -Farmers Markets Final

WE NEED BEES @ FARMERS’ MARKETS – FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED

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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 WE NEED BEES TOOLKIT is here:  AFMA-World-Bee-Day-7.pdf

So please get buzzing!

Enquiries:  Jane Adams  M: 0417 733715

FARMERS’ MARKETS FOSTER COMMUNITY & TRUST

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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 alleviation of feelings of Covid-19 induced isolation and loneliness.

NSW farmers’ markets were classified as an essential food service by state government under Covid. The Northern Rivers region shoppers reported that they wanted to buy local healthy produce and felt safer shopping in the fresh air. They trust and want to support regional farmers, the local economy and sustainable farming. But the greatest benefit was social connection.

To learn more go to:

Griffith University Student Research Report April 2021

 

AFMA SUPPORTS WORLD BEE DAY 2021

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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 food plants. We need bees for food security and to support biodiversity and eco-systems.

As World Bee Day is a Thursday farmers’ markets are invited to celebrate and support this initiative for a whole week from 15 – 23 May, straddling two weekends and World Bee Day.

More details to come… or contact

info@farmersmarkets.org.au

MARKET MANAGER OPPORTUNITY

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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 per week. Whilst the nature of this role affords flexibility in the working week, it is essential that Saturday be a regular working day.

Please email jobs@carriageworks.com.au with the subject line “Food Events – Assistant Producer” for a position description and instructions on how to apply for the role.

 

DELICIOUS PRODUCE AWARDS 2021

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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 that you feel deserves to be recognised for its authenticity and community contribution, be sure to enter it now !
Entries Open until 5pm 23 May 2021.
Click here for more details:
Questions? Contact Awards Project Manager Lucy Allon: lucy@lucyallon.com.au

COVID SAFETY FACT SHEET – Updated December 2020

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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 – as safe as possible.

The latest version of the AFMA FACT SHEET COVID-19 (December 2020) can be found on the AFMA website.

AFMA FACT SHEET COVID-19 – December 20