Bernie Prince has been named patron of Farmers' Market NZ at the closing of FMNZ conference 2010 -- Every week over 50,000 people shop at Farmers' Markets in NZ supporting local food producers and regional food
Farmers' Markets NZ Inc
http://www.marketground.co.nz/fmnz
Farmers' Markets New Zealand
POBox 82
Huntly 3740
Chris Fortune, Chairperson
021935995, 03 579 3599,
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What is a Farmers' Market?
A Farmers' market is a food market where local growers, farmers' and artisian food producers sell their wares directly to the consumer. Vendors may only sell what they grow, farm, pickle, preserve, bake, smoke or catch themselves from a defined area. SUPPORT LOCAL - BUY LOCAL
The aims of the Farmers' Market New Zealand Association are to:
• Assist existing and future Farmers’ Markets in developing a viable and self-sufficient operation by providing appropriate resources, as well as supporting and mentoring local farmers’ markets and their managers. • Facilitate excellent communication between markets and encourage sharing of knowledge and information. • Protect the Farmers’ Market brand, and brand values of authenticity, local, and fresh food produce, and clearly define the concept of an authentic Farmers’ Market and facilitate the development of this model in the cities and provinces of New Zealand. • Advocate on behalf of members at a national level.
