Apr 12, 2024 –
This week, as we continue to celebrate the diversity of culture through food, we share the story behind this delectable creation. Matt, Manager at Wood End VFMA Market, nominated this week's feature.
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Apr 19, 2024 –
In Australia, World Earth Day will be celebrated on Monday, 22 April 2024. It is the day intended to honor and celebrate the remarkable planet we live on - a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability.
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Apr 26, 2024 –
National Prime Rib Day is celebrated on April 27 each year. It was created to showcase the popular cut of meat!
The exact origin and beginnings of how prime rib was first cooked up are not explicitly known.
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May 3, 2024 –
After 25 years of dedicated effort, during which they sold cheese to many across Victoria at VFMA Accredited Markets, we bid a heartfelt farewell to the Holy Goat Cheese team.
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May 10, 2024 –
Why not celebrate Mother’s Day by exploring your nearest VFMA Accredited Farmers Market?
Mother’s Day is a special occasion when Australians show their appreciation for the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
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May 17, 2024 –
Pollination is a critical process for the survival of our ecosystems. Approximately 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species rely entirely or partially on animal pollination.
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May 30, 2024 –
World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1st each year to emphasize the significance of milk as a nutritional powerhouse.
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May 24, 2024 –
International Heritage Breeds Week takes place annually during the third week of May. Its primary objective is to increase global awareness about endangered heritage breeds of farm animals.
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Jul 18, 2023 –
Farmers, community advocates and shoppers seeking fresh, seasonal produce beyond the main street worked together from 2002 to develop the Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association. The not-for-profit organisation was incorporated in 2004.
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Jun 6, 2024 –
Let’s raise a glass to World Gin Day, celebrated on the second Saturday of June each year.
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Jun 14, 2024 –
Fresh Veggies Day is celebrated on June 16 every year.
It’s a day dedicated to commemorating the nutritional value of fresh vegetables and their importance to human health.
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Jun 21, 2024 –
June 21 marks the Winter Solstice in Australia - the shortest day and longest night of the year.
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Jun 29, 2024 –
International Plastic Bag Free Day, celebrated on July 3, is a global initiative that aims to eliminate the use of plastic bags.
Member profile for Amanda McClaren.
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Jul 5, 2024 –
World Chocolate Day is celebrated globally on July 7 each year. It marks the anniversary of the introduction of chocolate to Europe in 1550.
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Jul 13, 2024 –
VFMA Executive Officer Sarah Parker is attending the World Farmers Markets Coalition General Assembly in Rome. Sarah is also on an international panel discussing the opportunities for Indigenous and marginalized populations with farmers' markets.
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