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north east regional extra | 8 - 14 november 2017
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8-14 november 2017
◆ LOCAL FOOD: Sally Colson (Warby Range Citrus), Jenny Anderson (Rutherglen Lamb, seen here with ‘Shorn’ the lamb), Franca Norris (Myrtleford Farmers Market) and Mary Daly (Wangaratta Farmers Market) are among the passionate locals involved – or selling goods – at local farmers markets in the North East. PHOTO: Emma Hillier
by KYLIE WILSON
new food
revolution
IN the modern world, it can be all too easy to lose sight of the everyday pleasures of enjoying healthy, locally produced food. This is where the region’s farmers’ markets come in. Run by locals with a fervent interest in food and community, they help the region’s producers sell directly to the consumer. Those accredited with the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association – which include the markets in Wangaratta, Myrtleford and Wodonga Junction – provide producers with benchmark standards and product knowledge, as well as preventing on-sellers. Mary Daly is one of the passionate locals behind the Wangaratta Farmers’ Market, which is held in Apex Park and celebrates its third birthday this weekend, and whose stalls contain a range of items, including lamb, beef, trout, seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts, honey and more, as well as a range of value-added products. “You’re making that connection with the person that grows your food,” Mary said, recalling how the market began with eight producers and now boasts anywhere up to 40 stall holders, depending on the season. “We wanted our community to get back in touch with the people who grow their food and to give them the ability to ask the farmer about their food and practices.
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GARDEN HINTS
PET CARE
WINE TALK
TECH & SCIENCE
WITH DEBBI
WITH FREDDIE
WITH ANITA
WITH CHRIS
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