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25.01.2022 YES! Farmers markets are an essential food service under stage 4 restrictions, and Melbourne Farmers Markets (MFM) are operating where we can. Its been a wild ride! On Friday 21st August, the decision to exclude farmers markets from permitted food retailers at the eleventh hour was, rightfully, overturned! Thanks to a huge effort and lobbying by MFM and other VFMA accredited farmers markets reps who made this happen. Remember, we are an essential food service (not a place t...o gather or socialise)and the one shopper per household rule applies. All DHHS recommended actions while shopping should be followed including respecting customer limits, wearing a mask (unless you have a lawful reason for not doing so), and not attending if youre awaiting COVID test results. Make sure youre across our safety precautions below and rest assured were experienced in the management of these, having continually traded throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We have limits on the number of customers allowed on site at any one time, have implemented strict precautions, increased staff, and altered market layouts and flow. We are confident that the open-air environment of our farmers markets, together with the below precautions and operational adjustments, means our markets provide some of the safest shopping options to you. - If youre feeling sick, stay at home. - Practice good hand hygiene. Hand sanitiser is available at the front gate - Come to shop, not brunch. Hot food is available for take-away only and must be consumed off-site. - Limit your time at market. Make a list of things you need so you can shop quickly and minimise your time out of the house. - Leave the team at home: Only one person per household can leave home to get necessary goods and services. If you are unable to leave a child or at-risk person at home unattended, then they may accompany you - Bring your card: Markets are cash free. Even the gate donations are by tap and go! - Go to the toilet before leaving home: Toilets will only be made available to the public in emergency situations (yes, a desperate child does count as an emergency - but we ask, where possible, to leave the kids at home). - Do not touch the produce. - Adhere to social distancing. We also have a contactless pick-up available from Alphington every Sunday. For more information, join our Melbourne Farmers Marketplace group. To stay up to date with all things Melbourne Farmers Market in this topsy turvy time, sign up to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3kmBbMX.

25.01.2022 Humankind Online Film Festival is on this week with an exceptional line up of films and artist performances that each tell a unique story of strength, creativity and resilience. And because no movie night is complete without something delicious to accompany it, they've set up 'Menu for Impact' an opportunity for social enterprises affected by COVID to provide movie goers with foodie treats. And we're included! Visit our markets this weekend for your movie treats, and check ou...t our seasonal recipe and menu suggestions here: https://mfm.com.au/our-markets/recipes/ We highly recommend 2040: The Regeneration, showing this Weds night. Award-winning director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them rapidly into the mainstream. Human Rights Arts & Film Festival Inc

24.01.2022 Our friends at Gasworks Arts Park are hosting a bunch of events as part of Melbourne Fringe including Jude Perl’s "I Have A Face". On from Thurs 26- Sat 28 next week, be sure to grab your tickets now at: https://www.gasworks.org.au/whats-on/i-have-face Ever wondered if you’re doing it right? Well, did you read the label? Life didn’t come with a label, but you will be told your whole life how you should behave or who you should be. You will be told that if you have a problem,... there’s a quick fix you can buy but somehow the problem doesn’t ever seem to really go away. Through comedy, stories and song, Jude Perl shares insight into her own personal and relatable mental health struggles, reminding us when to be aware of labels and when they are totally useless. Sometimes labels are super useful, particularly when you’re washing your fave jumper. But at other times, labels can halt your growth and suppress your very existence. Jude reminds us when to be aware of these labels, and when the labels are totally useless and most importantly, that we are not alone. She’ll talk about some tough stuff, make you want to laugh, cry, sing along - and make you feel truly human. Don't forget #GasworksFM is on this Saturday too!

24.01.2022 Three options for #shoppinglocal this weekend: SATURDAY 8am-1pm Carlton Farmers Market, Carlton North Primary School, O’Grady St & Canning St, Carlton North. Coburg Farmers Market, Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell St, Coburg (entry via Urquhart St).... SUNDAY 9am-1pm Alphington Farmers Market, 2 Wingrove St, Alphington. Stay up to date with all our markets via our weekly newsletter - sign up here: https://bit.ly/3kmBbMX

24.01.2022 It's a #GasworksFM week! And if, while wandering the glorious four hectares of parkland at Gasworks Arts Park tomorrow, you wonder "what's happening in all those buildings" - next Wednesday, the 16 Resident Artists and all of the professional studios will be opening their doors to the public so you can see all the weird and wonderful things, and chat with their eclectic group of professional artists. Wednesday 24th November... 6pm - 8.30pm Free https://gasworks.org.au/whats-/twilight-open-studio-evening

23.01.2022 Our Marketplace is live now on Open Food Network Australia, plus weve added a new pick up location this week! Shop farm fresh safely via our online marketplace, then collect from either Alphington or Abbotsford this Sunday. Follow the link for more info https://openfoodnetwork.org.au/shops

23.01.2022 Three options for local, farm fresh produce this weekend with MFM. SATURDAY 8am-1pm Carlton Farmers Market Carlton North Primary School, O'Grady Street &, Canning St, Carlton North.... Coburg Farmers Market Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg (entry via Urquhart St). SUNDAY 9am-1pm Alphington Farmers Market 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington. Stay up to date with all our markets via our weekly newsletter - sign up here: https://bit.ly/3kmBbMX

23.01.2022 ***UPDATE: MARKETS ARE NOW ON! THE DECISION HAS BEEN OVERTURNED. SEE RECENT POST*** Important market update - all farmers markets cancelled this weekend. Devastating and inexplicable news for accredited farmers markets today. ... Stage 4 Lockdown rules were edited OVERNIGHT by the DHHS and it boils down to three words excluding farmers markets from the permitted food retailers category of outdoor food market. No-one had the courtesy to warn us, or even advise and we found out by chance. We are confused and frustrated by this update, and have worked desperately all day to overturn it but we are defeated this weekend. It is with huge regret that we have to cancel Coburg Farmers Market tomorrow and Alphington Farmers Market on Sunday, as we cant go ahead and risk the repercussions of government. We are so sorry to make this decision but we have no choice. Thanks, The MFM team.

22.01.2022 Thanks @wendyhargreaves! Were stoked to have #CarltonFM back too. And shes right folks - "no fluffing about"! Cant wait to see you all (from a distance, of course) and get our hands on some of The Orange Ladys citrus too. #eatlocal #growninvic #seasonalfood #knowyourfarmer #melbournfoodie

22.01.2022 Look at these raspberries! And chestnut mushrooms! Visit us at Carlton North Primary until 1pm. Lots of good picnic food too!

21.01.2022 Have you tried chicken congee? You must! Its a super comforting easy peasy dinner. -Simply pop the ingredients in a slow cooker. ... -Cook on low for 8 hours. -Divide congee among bowls and serve with as many toppings as you like (try: cubed avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, spring onion, watercress, sliced scallions, chopped roasted salted peanuts, chili oil, fish sauce, hot sauce, soy sauce, and/or crispy fried shallots...). You can pick up chicken tomorrow at #CoburgFM from Aussie Farmers Market Free Range Poultry Group. https://www.epicurious.com//vie/slow-cooker-chicken-congee

21.01.2022 Good morning market friends, thanks for battling out the rain this weekend to support your local producers! You’ve got two great options for shopping farm fresh this weekend - Coburg Farmers Market on Saturday and Alphington Farmers Market on Sunday. See you there SATURDAY 8am-1pm Coburg Farmers Market, Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg (entry via Urquhart St).... SUNDAY 9am-1pm Alphington Farmers Market, 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington. Stay up to date with all our markets via our weekly newsletter - sign up here: https://bit.ly/3kmBbMX

21.01.2022 Collingwood Farmers Market makes its return to Yarra this Saturday morning, and we are thankful to Carlton North Primary School for offering its grounds so we can create a new 5km radius for Melbourne households. Find your #CollingwoodFM regulars including asparagus from Jonella Farm Sweet Corn & Veg, Schulz Organic Dairy, Milawa Free Range Poultry, Jones Potatoes, Mount Zero Olives, Mikes Mussels and many more this Saturday 12 September from 8am - 1pm. Were working on our ...plans to see us through lockdown and to make sure Melbourne shoppers have access to Victorian produce through all the upcoming stages. Remember, please shop one per household, shop and go, mask up, respect your 1.5m and help accredited farmers markets stay compliant and trading. Thank you for supporting us in this relocation. #melbournefarmersmarkets #jointhefoodrevolution #growninvic #whogrewmyfood #cityofyarra

20.01.2022 Huge line-up at GasworksFM - https://mailchi.mp/mfm/huge-line-up-at-gasworksfm

19.01.2022 We’re back in Albert Park this Saturday, see you there! Plus, our weekly farmers markets will be running in Coburg and Alphington. SATURDAY 8am-1pm Gasworks Farmers Market, Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham Street Albert Park Coburg Farmers Market, Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg (entry via Urquhart St).... SUNDAY 9am-1pm Alphington Farmers Market, 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington. Stay up to date with all our markets via our weekly newsletter - sign up here: https://bit.ly/3kmBbMX

19.01.2022 7 weeks til Christmas! This year our Christmas farmers markets will run on the Wednesday afternoon prior to Christmas Day at both Coburg and Alphington Weds 23 Dec, 2pm-6pm. Pop the date in your diary, and swing by to grab all your fresh food and pantry items for the Christmas table and festive season. Here you’ll find all your favourite weekend stallholders and staples, plus some special festive extras. Why not go entirely local this Christmas?... Our challenge to you is to buy all your food from our farmers markets this Christmas. This means no supermarket top ups! Can you do it?? We’ll be posting recipe and Christmas table ideas in the weeks to come to help you plan the day and think outside the box. We’ll also post the stallholder list well ahead of time so you can plan ahead. RSVP to our Facebook events below and we'll keep you posted with all the stallholders attending, and any you can pre-order with. Coburg: https://www.facebook.com/events/1312297699116044/ Alphington: https://www.facebook.com/events/689263141975065/

18.01.2022 Get your taste of country Victoria at #carltonFM today, look at this Gorgeous snapshot of Sues vineyard just before dawn @peregrineridge! Visit her and an array of our fabulous stallholders here at Carlton North Primary for all of your lockdown food and wine needs!

17.01.2022 Have you heard about Gasworks Arts Parks upcoming project for the summer? Its called Circus Under The Stars - an outdoor circus cabaret performance featuring some very talented artists. Over the next few months, Gasworks Arts Park and Red Canvas Productions will be working towards installing a large outdoor rigging set for this amazing performance to take place. And theyre asking for support from the public. If you are interested in how you can help to make this a reality ...this summer, hit the link below: https://www.gasworks.org.au//fundraising-circus-under-stars And make sure Sat 19th is in your diary for the next #GasworksFM.

17.01.2022 Alphington Farmers Market has been selected as an Outstanding Farmers Market National Finalist in this years delicious. Australia Harvey Norman Produce Awards! Its great to be recognised after just two years of operating, and for the hard work weve all been doing to keep trading during these particularly challenging times. We do this for our vibrant community of farmers, producers and customers, so its an honour to be in the top 3 of farmers markets nationwide! Thank you delicious. Australia, Australian Farmers Markets Association Inc Victorian Farmers Markets Association and the brilliant, tiny kick arse MFM team!

17.01.2022 Melbourne Farmers Markets acknowledges the Wurundjeri people, traditional custodians of the land on which we operate our markets. This NAIDOC week why not seek out local activities and engage with the stories of Indigenous Australians. Always was, always will be. https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

17.01.2022 The lovely Sylvia from Bass Coast Farm is back in the MFM fold this weekend, supplying lucky #CarltonFM goers with 100% pasture fed Angus beef, and lamb from their small flock of Australian White sheep Bass Coast Farm is a family-owned farming business passionate about producing high quality food in a beautiful, productive, rural landscape, just 90 minutes from Melbourne's CBD. Lovely to have you back Sylvia!

16.01.2022 Its an understatement to say were relieved that both our weekly farmers markets can go ahead this weekend Thanks to all of the stallholders and customers who have reached out over the last few days with words of encouragement and support, to those of you championing us behind the scenes, signing petitions, and turning up despite the late notice and the rainiest of days. We are determined to make accredited farmers markets in Victoria count long beyond the dramas of last week and the chaos of 2020.

16.01.2022 Thanks Australian Red Cross - Victoria for the shout out, were feeling the love! Were all working hard to make sure our Farmers Markets are safe, and continue to connect primary producers with Melbourne customers. Our online marketplace is open now for orders, plus #CarltonFM, #CoburgFM and #AlphingtonFM are all on this weekend. #jointhefoodrevolution

16.01.2022 Carlton?! Yep, Carlton Farmers Market is BACK! Stock up on the freshest Victorian produce this weekend from our hard-working farmers and producers. SATURDAY 8am-1pm... Carlton Farmers Market, Carlton North Primary School, OGrady Street &, Canning St, Carlton North Coburg Farmers Market, Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell St, Coburg (entry Urquhart St) SUNDAY 9am-1pm Alphington Farmers Market, 2 Wingrove St, Alphington. Keep your eye out for the stallholder lists later in the week, or sign up to our newsletter to have them delivered direct to your inbox every Wednesday: https://bit.ly/3kmBbMX

16.01.2022 Look at this whole roast cauli! Lots more goodies available today at #coburgfm, come on down before 1pm!

15.01.2022 Have you cooked with garlic shoots yet? A perfect combo between onion and garlic, this punchy veg is super versatile. We've been using shoots in pesto, as a base for chilli mussels, and in garlic bread. They're beautiful sautéed off with fresh mushies, and if you're not sick of omelettes after all the recipe ideas in last week's newsletter, you can add them to your egg dishes as well. Lots of stallholders have new season garlic. Stop by Kingfisher Citrus or Day's Walk Farm at #CoburgFM tomorrow or Kingfisher at #AlphingtonFM this Sunday to grab a bulb or two.

15.01.2022 Our weekly Sunday market wasnt the only one to be recognised by the delicious. Australia Harvey Norman Produce Awards. A stack of our awesome producers have been nominated too. Congratulations to Milawa Cheese Company, Holy Goat Cheese, McIvor Farm Foods, Warialda Belted Galloway Beef, Tellurian Fruit Gardens & Bundarra Berkshires - our markets are richer for your attendance.... Find Milawa Cheese at #CoburgFM tomorrow and Holy Goat Cheese at #AlphingtonFM on Sunday.

14.01.2022 Weve done all we can to keep Abbotsford Farmers Market trading as normal while the Abbotsford Convent has been closed but, for this week only, we have to admit defeat. Sadly, #AbbotsfordFM is cancelled this Saturday. Since March, weve been relocating #AbbotsfordFM to our Alphington HQ, but unfortunately were no longer able to open the site to the public on Saturdays. We were confident that an alternative site for the market was in place, but unfortunately this option fel...l through this morning. Please check in next month - we will be back! If you live within 5km of #CoburgFM and #AlphingtonFM, youre in luck - both our weekly markets are running this weekend. And youve still got time to place an order on our online Marketplace for an Alphington pick up this Sunday too: https://bit.ly/3keNR8E #shoplocal #jointhelocalfoodrevolution

14.01.2022 Carlton Farmers Market is back this Saturday! - https://mailchi.mp/mfm/carlton-fm-is-back

14.01.2022 We need your help! How about an accredited farmers market at your school, local carpark or utilising that vacant block in the neighbourhood? Weve stayed afloat and trading safely through COVID19, because supporting Victorian producers to connect with their customers is what we do. We are determined to continue but right now weve hit a wall, and we need your help. Four of our seven sites are closed to the public. We have dozens of producers busting for markets and thousands... of customers who want to shop local not multi-national, so we are on the hunt for temporary and permanent opportunities. Our needs are few but specific, and you just never know if you dont ask: A fenced 1000sq + metres open space (think at least two basketball courts) Drive on surface for vehicles Weekend access (6.30am-2.30pm) Toilet facilities nearby Ideals: Power and water available Nearby parking Public transport Stage 4 lockdown might not feel like a time for opportunities, but it absolutely is. In fact its now or never if we believe that the direct connection of Victorian small-scale agriculture to urban communities is important.

14.01.2022 Bee there or be wondering where the hell our food will come from...

13.01.2022 Your caffeine hit this Saturday at #CarltonFM is courtesy of The Corner Store Network (formerly With One Bean) A social enterprise focused on reducing waste and putting the planet before profit, they source their coffee direct from farming communities in Timor-Leste.

12.01.2022 Great Ocean Road Gin is one of the many new faces set for #GasworksFM this Saturday. With current restrictions preventing gin lovers from visiting Ann in Aireys Inlet, theyve found a way to bring the tasting to you. Their new Take Home Gin Kits include three 50ml bottles of their signature gins for your safe-at-home swilling pleasure!... Other news faces to look at for on Sat? Pink Muesli. Mikes Mussels, Stir Crazy, Farmer Girl and Alice Ross.

12.01.2022 CollingwoodFM relocated to Carlton, and planning ahead - https://mailchi.mp/mfm/collingwoodfm-at-carlton

12.01.2022 Revealing the lucky radiuses for this weekends markets... SATURDAY Coburg Farmers Market, 92 Bell St, Coburg (customer entry via Urquhart St) Gasworks Farmers Market, Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham St, Albert Park... SUNDAY Alphington Farmers Market, 2 Wingrove St, Alphington Rest assured that we are committed to providing you with safe markets connecting you directly with Victorian farmers. We have had strict COVID measures in place since late March and since Stage 4 we have increased staff on the ground, implemented a no mask no entry policy, and altered the layout at Alphington to further help with social distancing. Remember to mask up, sanitise regularly, be patient, send only one shopper per household, and only shop within your 5km radius. #shoplocal (this hashtag has a different ring to it now!)

12.01.2022 Travelling from Heathcote in central Vic to #CartltonFM this Saturday is new stallholder Seasonal Seedlings. Their seedlings come in biodegradable paper pots, so you can drop your new plant babies straight into the veggie patch! #melbournefarmersmarkets... #seasonalfood #jointhefoodrevolution See more

11.01.2022 Did you know Gavin Langs family has been growing apples in Harcourt since 1868?! MFM stallholders Langdale Orchards and Pollards Apples both feature in the below ABC News article. While the dwindling of family-run orchards is sad, its heartening to hear how selling direct at farmers markets has helped off-set rising production costs and shrinking margins for these families. And how loyal and supportive FM customers have been. ... Langdale Orchards will be at our relocated #CollingwoodFM this Saturday and our weekly Sunday market #AlphingtonFM. Pollards Apples will be back at #CoburgFM on Sat 19th Sep. https://www.abc.net.au//family-orchards-dwindle-i/12635254

11.01.2022 While we would love to see your smiling faces this weekend, please make sure to wear your mask as government restrictions specifically state that masks are still required at farmers markets. Face masks not required outdoors except where physical distancing cannot be maintained, such as farmers’ markets and other outdoor retail. Source: https://bit.ly/33aCqYX

11.01.2022 NAIDOC week and fresh milled organic flour at Alphington Community Farmgate - https://mailchi.mp//naidoc-week-and-fresh-milled-organic-f

11.01.2022 Were a founding partner in the social enterprise driven Moving Feast, and heres why Bec Scott, CEO of the extraordinary @STREAT (who also provide our fabulous coffee and bread each week at #AlphingtonFM) will tell you all today at 3pm as part of Enterprising Stories: A National Storytelling Campaign for Australia, click the link below to tune in. In the meantime, heres a little vid of Moving Feast in action including Miranda, our Managing Director, harvesting from our g...arden beds at Alphington. This produce adds to the supplies we are buying from Victorian farmers attending our markets which goes to provide nutritious food in the COVID19 emergency food relief effort. https://ds.qwilr.com/-EnterprisingStories-Growing-the-Impac

10.01.2022 Theres nothing a chicken egg can do that a duck egg cant! Delra Farm are bringing farm fresh duck eggs to #CoburgFM tomorrow. Duck eggs fry well, poach well and boil well, and their higher fat content makes for creamier richer scrambled eggs. Not a bad idea for a post-market brekkie... https://www.sbs.com.au//2013/03/22/ingredient-101-duck-eggs

10.01.2022 This miso is based on a century-old recipe. And its available today at #AlphingtonFM. Read about Yokos journey from Tokyo to Melbourne, and from small miso experiment to full-fledged business in this recent SBS article: https://bit.ly/2Qpnwax... Cover credit : LJM Photography via Global Sisters

09.01.2022 Tomorrow we return to Carlton North PS with a bunch of #AbbotsfordFM regular stallholders including Schulz Organic Dairy, Ninety Mile Biodynamics. Lamb and Bulk Beef and Peninsula-Fresh Organics. And if you're tuning in for the game on Saturday, Gourmet Pies have a tonne of pies to choose from (there's veggie too), all perfect for lazy game munching! Hand made, flavour packed, award winning...

09.01.2022 The 7 veg varieties in @thrivingfoodsfarm $30 seasonal veg box this week includes beetroot, broccoli, grey pumpkin, romanesco, silverbeet, spinach & spring onions! 100s more products also available from your favourite stallholders! Link to order: https://openfoodnetwork.org.au/melbourne-farmers-mark/shop Join our FB Marketplace group for recipe inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2637914236421856

09.01.2022 What a week! Farmers Markets forge on, plus the delicious. awards nominations are out - https://mailchi.mp//what-a-week-farmers-markets-forge-on-p

08.01.2022 Flowers, fresh produce, biodynamic lamb & more at Carlton this weekend - https://mailchi.mp//flowers-fresh-produce-biodynamic-lamb-

08.01.2022 We all know this year has been especially tough. So this R U OKAY Day, we want to acknowledge all those people who show their care and support for MFM and our stallholder community. Please know that we are here for you too. We are so glad to see you every weekend, albeit safely and at a distance. Its helped us to keep connected. For more information to help you ask, R U OKAY? Head to the R U OKAY? website for their wonderful resources, and remember:... 1. Ask 2. Listen 3. Encourage Action 4. Check In https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

07.01.2022 Our online marketplace is open for the week! Shop farm direct from the comfort of your own home, then duck down to Alphington on Sunday to collect your order. Lots of great producers to choose from, browse all the products in our store on the Open Food Network. Click to shop - https://openfoodnetwork.org.au/melbourne-farmers-mark/shop

07.01.2022 Curiously Cauli's origin story lies in founder Bianca becoming a type 1 diabetic at a very young age. Having to find healthier alternatives to highly processed foods, she found the cauliflower to be excellent for diabetes control. Fast forward a few years and she launched a dip & cracker range with the humble cauli at its centre. Cauliflower is exceptionally rich in immune-boosting antioxidants and properties to assist inflammation and gut health. Unlike many root vegetables, cauliflower does not spike glucose levels rapidly. It’s low in carbohydrates and releases energy slowly into the body. Find Curiously Cauli at #CarltonFM on Saturday and #AlphingtonFM on Sunday.

06.01.2022 Jones Potatoes will be a welcome addition to #AlphingtonFM this Sunday! Plus, online shoppers can try their new Epic Potatoes, available on Melbourne Farmers Marketplace. Why Epic? Theyre great all-rounders with delicate earthy potato flavours. Yum! Click the link below to place your order before 2pm today. Contactless pick-up available this Sunday from 3pm-5pm ... https://openfoodnetwork.org.au/melbourne-farmers-mark/shop

06.01.2022 Farmers Markets are just like a supermarket. Hey, that got your attention! Yep, with Stage 4 lockdown, other than being outdoors, not-for-profit and committed to supporting seasonal local small businesses the same rules apply. This means:... -were an essential food service (not a place to gather), and -the one shopper per household rule applies. Please help us to spread the word so we can keep our market running. (Of course, if you are unable to leave a child or at-risk person at home unattended, then they may accompany you).

05.01.2022 A very special sando at AlphingtonFM this Sunday! - https://mailchi.mp//a-very-special-sando-at-alphingtonfm-t

04.01.2022 Globe artichokes, broad beans, fresh garlic, and a new pickle range... it's sure looking like spring at Day's Walk Farm. Catch them at Coburg Farmers Market every Saturday and on Melbourne Farmers Marketplace.

04.01.2022 We’re hoping Melburnians have had their hit of regional fresh air and will be back at farmers markets this weekend because these markets are some of the biggest we’ve had all year! See pics of new season produce you can expect today at #GasworksFM or #CoburgFM and Sunday at #AlphingtonFM. See you there!

04.01.2022 Imagine going outside this summer for an evening. Now picture yourself going out AND seeing a live performance! Thats exactly what Gasworks and Red Canvas Productions are planning to happen this summer! Circus Under The Stars is going to be an amazing evening of music, circus and much more!... But Gasworks Arts Park needs your help to make this a reality. Theyre raising funds to build a temporary outdoor rigging set for our performers to use in our parklands. For more information and to donate to this fantastic project follow the donate link below! https://gasworks.org.au/supp/fundraising-circus-under-stars

04.01.2022 This NAIDOC week we’re learning about the seasons as described by the Djapwurrong and Jardwadjali language groups in Gariwerd (Grampians). Right now they’re leaving the season of wildflowers, Petyan, and entering Ballambar, the season of butterflies During Ballambar you might see Kangaroo Grass forming seeds and Tea Trees in flower. Learn more here: http://www.bom.gov.au/iwk/calendars/gariwerd.shtml We've also snapped some pics of Indigenous plants at Alphington Community Farmgate. Can you name them?

04.01.2022 SATURDAY 8am-1pm Carlton Farmers Market, Carlton North Primary School, O'Grady Street &, Canning St, Carlton North. Coburg Farmers Market, Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg (entry via Urquhart St).... SUNDAY 9am-1pm Alphington Farmers Market, 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington. Stay up to date with all our markets via our weekly newsletter - sign up here: https://bit.ly/3kmBbMX

03.01.2022 Great to welcome you STREAT!

03.01.2022 We can rely on Michael from Oz Fresh Herbs and Specialty Produce for beautiful blooms and little-known herbs and veg. At both #GasworksFM and #CoburgFM tomorrow, Oz Fresh will have all their usual distinct offerings as well as some new crops including the pictured; broccoletti raab (strong broccoli flavour and a distinct bitterness), chives, linaria, and willow blooms.

03.01.2022 Flowers are back - https://mailchi.mp/mfm/flowers-are-back

02.01.2022 Cherries are here! - https://mailchi.mp/mfm/cherries-are-here

01.01.2022 We love Jude When you visit Judes Jams & Chutneys at the market youll see almost every jam is a prize winner! With fresh fruit sourced from all over Victoria (including some from friends gardens), Jude has a huge selection of hand made preserves to choose from. Ive been eyeing off the Onion Jam with Caraway seeds, sounds like a perfect pair with some Milawa Cheese Company or Blue Bay Cheese cheese. See Jude at Carlton Farmers Market this Saturday!

01.01.2022 Important AbbotsfordFM update, a plea for help, an internship - https://mailchi.mp//important-abbotsfordfm-update-a-plea-f

01.01.2022 Looking for a regular supply of fresh milled organic flour for your bread, pizza, cakes and biscuits? We’ve got you. Woodstock Flour are now delivering their organic flours to our depot in Alphington. Join their CSM (Community Supported Mill) for a monthly subscription. First pick up is in a fortnight from Alphington Community Farmgate, see you soon! https://www.woodstockflour.com.au/

01.01.2022 Three wonderful options for fresh, Vic grown produce this weekend! Were so excited to connect you with 130+ farmers and small-scale producers! SATURDAY 8am-1pm Gasworks Farmers Market, Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park. Coburg Farmers Market, Coburg Primary School, 92 Bell Street, Coburg (entry via Urquhart St).... SUNDAY 9am-1pm Alphington Farmers Market, 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington. Stallholder lists will be released later in the week, keep your eye on our Facebook pages, or sign up for our weekly newsletter, that way they will be delivered straight to you inbox: https://bit.ly/3kmBbMX #melbournefarmersmarkets #jointhefoodmovement #growninvic #whogrewmyfood

01.01.2022 The decision to exclude farmers markets from permitted food retailers has been overturned! Both Coburg Farmers Market and Alphington Farmers Market will be running this weekend. After a crazy day lobbying, Miranda and other VFMA accredited farmers market reps have just come off a phone meeting with decision-makers and the Government have overturned the ruling to exclude farmers markets from trading!... At this late notice not all stallholders will be able to attend but we will open the gates for anyone who can and we beg you to rally last minute and show your support for Victorian farmers and producers, and the kick-arse MFM team. Please help us make accredited farmers markets count!