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With over 50 Farmers' Markets now operating around  New Zealand,  this conference to be held in Hamilton will look at the longer term success of farmers' markets with special focus on the challenge of...

Sydney’s farmers’ markets are recruiting farmers for the increasing number of farmers’ markets  now operating weekly at city venues including Eveleigh Farmers’ Market and The Rocks...

This entertaining and information-rich program shows how to build the foundations for a successful and sustainable farmers' market in either an urban or rural community, by examining the experiences of the...

Researcher Gabi Brie has recently completed a thesis on Farmers' Markets and the benefits they provide for small family farms.

Gabi's research has been conducted on the mid north coast of New South Wales....

From wedges of soft cheese, plump bananas and glistening fresh fish to leafy greens, crispy radishes and nuggety spuds, Australia Post's latest stamp release is a visual feast.

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The Victorian Farmers' Market Association (VFMA) is holding an Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 24 October 2006 at 11am at Mayor's Room (1st Floor), Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn.

A draft...

At the recent VFMA workshops (held with the assistance of the Victorian Department of Primary Industries) feedback was collected about the Charter from interested growers, producers and market managers associated...

FarmBis wants to hear from Victorian primary industry groups that are interested in a matching grant to undertake a project related to encouraging or supporting ongoing training in their industry or locality....

The inaugural Farmers' Market New Zealand Inc. Conference will take place in Hawke's Bay 16, 17 and 18 June 2006.

This will be a milestone and a fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge and energy form a...

The April Hastings Farmers' Market will be held on the beautiful area surrounding the Lake Cathie Community Hall at Mullaway Road,Lake Cathie on Saturday, 22 April. This is because the usual...

Farmers' markets have the potential to underpin broader economic and agricultural sustainability in regional Australia, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator Richard Colbeck said...

The Australian Government is investing in the future of regional Australia and our food industry through the new Food Processing in Regional Australia Program.

Under the program, competitive grants of...

The second national Farmers' Market Conference is an event not to be missed - so book now to avoid disappointment! 

Research undertaken by the Victorian Department of Primary Industry estimates that shoppers at Australian farmers' markets are spending approximately $40 million a year on fresh food and produce purchased directly...

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Heritage enquiry into Sustainable Cities 2025 last week invited AFMA, represented by Chair Jane Adams, to present its view on the role and...

'ALP leader Latham is authentic at a time when the quest for authenticity can be seen in shoe shops, in sea-change destinations, in reality television shows, in comedy series, in counselling sessions, career...

A big smile and a good old country yarn is what you'll find at the farmers' markets...

and the food doesn't come any fresher, writes Peter Salhani

Fruit and veg, kids and coffee, early...