NEW AWARD FOR FARMERS’ MARKETS

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 artisan food producers directly with customers, and the vital support local food systems provide for communities.  It will be awarded to a farmers’ market that has created an outstanding community initiative in the past two years, which demonstrates innovation, agility and resilience, and has impacted its food producers and market community in a positive way.

Applications from farmers’ markets for the 2022 awards close at 11:59 pm (AEST) on Sunday, May 1, 2022.  Click here for more details and to apply.

 

https://www.delicious.com.au/people-events/produce-awards/article/delicious-produce-awards-2022-everything-you-need-know/btlnrz5m

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WAFMA NEWS – ANNUAL REPORT

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

 

FREE WORKSHOPS FOR RED MEAT PRODUCERS

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 already have an idea and want the skills to bring it to life?  Don’t fly solo, value+d is the program for you!

Join a FREE introductory workshop to find out about value+d, a new program supporting red meat ventures and offering participants access to:

  • 1:1 Business Coaching⁠
  • A network of mentors, customers & partners⁠
  • Tailored tools, resources & technical training⁠
  • A BIG community of like-minded people

Click here to find out more including workshop locations and dates.

value+d is a collaboration between:

•  Meat & Livestock Australia  •  Farmers2Founders  •  Straight To The Source

 

MORE DETAILS?

Contact Lucy Allon
Straight to the Source
M:  0419 299 862
E:  lucy@straighttothesource.com.au

BEE CERTIFICATION SCHEME



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 is available at:  https://www.btrace.com.au

 

DELICIOUS PRODUCE AWARDS 2022 – NOMINATE NOW YOUR OUTSTANDING MARKET!

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

FARMERS MARKETS SILVER LINING

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COUNTRY LOVING

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 crew would love to hear from you!

Apply via the website https://farmerwantsawife.com.au/ or email the Casting Team

Lauren:  Lauren.Bennett@fremantle.com

And if the farmer has a farmers market stall that’s sure to nurture romance!

NOTE:  Single ladies looking for a farmer, they haven’t forgotten you!  Gender equity applies.  There is a special section for you on the website.

FIND A MARKET- NATIONAL LIST UPDATE CALL-OUT

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

 

BEST BAKERS SOUGHT TO RISE & SHINE

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

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!