Resources

The farm to fork food movement extends beyond farmers’ markets and involves a number of committed organisations and individuals. To learn more about these synergistic groups check these useful links.

(Note: Individual market websites are listed in the directory section.)

AFMA also offers those interested in Starting a Farmers’ Market a very informative DVD https://farmersmarkets.org.au/shop/

TRANSITIONING TO A REAL FARMERS MARKET

Not all farmers’ markets trade in alignment with the Model Rules proposed by AFMA. If you need help in reviewing your market structure and operation check out the TIPS FOR TRANSITION SHEET

Click here to download the Tips for Transition Fact Sheet pdf.

FARMERS’ MARKETS FOOD SAFETY GUIDE
This nationally relevant practical guide was released in August 2015 and is provided for the use of all interested farmers’ market stakeholders – farmers, specialty food producers, stallholders, market managers, and community and government organisations to assist with the maintenance of best practice food safety standards in Australia’s farmers markets. Available free to all interested parties as a pdf download.
Click here to download the Food Safety Guide pdf.

CoOL FOOD LABELLING FACT SHEET

This FACT SHEET provides introductory information on the new FOOD LABELLING Standards that will become mandatory on 1 July 2018. Click here to download the CoOL FOOD LABELLING FACT SHEET

BIO-SECURITY FACT SHEET FOR FARMERS’ MARKETS
The Department of Agriculture has produced a Fact Sheet for Farmers Markets offering bio-security tips.

COMPARING COSTS OF SHOPPING AT FARMERS’ MARKETS

Griffith University and the NSW Local Health District in the Northern Rivers region have collaborated to research regional food shopping habits and the costs of basic fresh foods at farmers’ markets versus other food stores and supermarkets.

A summary report is attached here: farmers’ markets research report 2018 executive summary & infographic

BUILDING SUCCESSFUL FARMERS’ MARKETS
FARMA UK (the UK farmers’ market association equivalent) have published a booklet Building Successful Farmers’ Markets. While oriented in parts specifically to UK activities, it’s a practical and useful guide for all farmers’ market managers with tips on:

• Attracting and keeping Customers
• Increasing Market Day turnover
• Finding Producers
• Community Extension Projects

Available at: www.farma.org.uk

FOOD and GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS

Biological Farmers of Australia
www.australianorganicbrands.com.au

Biodynamic Agriculture Australia

http://www.biodynamics.net.au

Community Gardens Association
www.communitygarden.org.au

Cultivating Community
www.cultivatingcommunity.org.au

Food Standards Australia New Zealand
www.foodstandards.gov.au

Farmers Markets’ New Zealand
www.farmersmarkets.org.nz

Free Range Farmers Association
www.freerangefarmers.com.au

Fresh Produce Safety Centre
www.freshproducesafety-anz.com