Issue 47 Aurora Magazine April 2022
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taste great southern<br />
ALBANY FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Celebrating 20 Years<br />
STORY RUTH SPELDEWINDE<br />
This month Albany Farmers Market celebrates 20 years of continuous operation. That’s<br />
20 years of Great Southern farmers bringing their fresh produce direct to consumers at<br />
Albany’s best known weekly market.<br />
20 years ago there was a growing awareness of the benefits of eating locally grown<br />
produce. It was healthy because the produce was super fresh and it was good for the<br />
environment as it could be grown sustainably and hadn’t travelled long distances. There<br />
were economic benefits too as buying local sustained small farms and kept money in<br />
the local economy.<br />
But back then, even for the most avid supporter of local produce, the problem was that<br />
local produce was difficult to source as it often trucked out of the regions in which it<br />
was grown, bound for supermarket shelves in the city. Some of it was even trucked all<br />
the way back again to local supermarkets!<br />
However the farmers market movement was beginning to grow in Australia, and it wasn’t<br />
long before a group was formed in Albany to progress the idea. Thanks to their hard work<br />
the first market was held on Saturday 20 <strong>April</strong> 2002 with a small but committed group of<br />
farmers. The market was enthusiastically embraced by locals who were excited to be able<br />
to buy their weekly fresh food direct from local farmers, and it is that support that has<br />
seen the market grow and continue to open rain, hail or shine, every week since.<br />
A heartfelt thankyou to the community of Albany for your support of the market,<br />
especially to those customers who have been there since the beginning!<br />
TASTE GREAT SOUTHERN SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
CHEFS IN THE MARKET<br />
Saturday 7 and 14 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
8.00am to 12.00pm<br />
VENUE: Albany Farmers Market<br />
Come and be inspired by this free event hosted by the markets as local chefs<br />
demonstrate cooking techniques to make the most of our wonderful locally<br />
grown produce.<br />
FARMERS MARKET LONG TABLE DINNER<br />
Saturday 7 May <strong>2022</strong><br />
7.00pm - 10.00pm<br />
VENUE: White Star Hotel<br />
A celebration of food and the commitment to quality that our Great Southern<br />
farmers have continued to strive for over the last 20 years. Over the evening you will<br />
be served five courses of the finest that the Great Southern has to offer, paired with<br />
Great Southern wines and prepared by Sam Dawson. This is a true representation of<br />
our region! Tickets available by contacting admin@bredco.com.au<br />
Albany Farmers Market<br />
Fresh and delicious seasonal produce directly from the farmers to you.<br />
The joys of seasonal eating!<br />
What you’ll find at Albany Farmers Market:<br />
• Vegetables<br />
• Fruit<br />
• Farmed meats<br />
• Seafood<br />
• Dairy<br />
• Bakery<br />
• Jams and Sauces<br />
• Seedlings<br />
• Honey<br />
• Eggs<br />
• Specialty<br />
gourmet products<br />
• Coffee<br />
• Hot Food<br />
• Live music<br />
BUY<br />
THE BEST FOR<br />
YOUR FAMILY AND<br />
SUPPORT YOUR<br />
LOCAL COMMUNITY<br />
AT THE SAME<br />
TIME.<br />
www.albanyfarmersmarket.com.au | Every Saturday, 8am-12 noon, Collie Street, Albany<br />
LOVE LOCAL<br />
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