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1. thom February 4th, 2007 6:17 pm

   Great to see a site that lists growers markets - growers deserve and need support!! The best way to find the ‘City Farm Organic Growers’ Market’{its actual name}is to find Lime st. off Royal st.East Perth {the actual address is 1 City Farm Place -only listed in 2007 street directories} or using sustainable transport-Yellow Cat Bus stop 15 or Claisebrook train station.As far as I know it is the first and only fully ‘Organic’ growers’ market in W.A. {all produce ‘certified’ organic or ‘certified’bio-dynamic} Cheers thom - Organic/Bio-Dynamic is Best !!!

2. Gemma February 21st, 2007 9:01 am

   Yep I have been searching for more growers’ markets too… city farm is good and I’m glad to support it, but the range is sometimes a bit limited. Surely there must be more than this? I’ve tried getting deliveries but it is pretty expensive and not always the best service…

3. Andrea February 21st, 2007 7:06 pm

   I think you can get some organic produce at the Subiaco markets but I haven’t been there and maybe in Fremantle too but there isn’t a lot of choice. The key might be to get there early, when the market opens but you’re right, it’s often limited.

   I’ve started growing a lot of my own vegetables for this very reason. You can’t beat it for freshness and taste plus I get exactly what I want.

   Which delivery services have you tried?

4. dominique April 1st, 2007 4:23 pm

   I have found a local organic shop called “An organic experience” in Kallaroo, Joondalup (north Perth). They do home deliveries at a charge of $5. The meat is especially good. I do find it quite expensive, but then I have nothing to compare it to!

5. Melissa October 17th, 2007 2:06 pm

   There is a farmers market held every Sunday at 6am at The Crescent in Midland. Its on the main street which they close off. The best, freshest and cheapest produce i’ve brought in a long time.

6. Ellissa November 7th, 2007 2:08 am

   I have given up on the markets as you can never be sure if the produce is sprayed or not. I have found two oops three really great stores that sell fresh organic produce (depending on the day of the week you shop). They are Hills fresh up in Mundaring, Friends of Bialia on the Mundaring Wier Rd and the fruit and veg store at the Junction Cnr of Morrison and GE Hwy in Woodbridge. The Junction also boasts the best delicatesson (excuse my spelling:-) around, with a great range of Sheep and Goats cheeses at affordable prices.

7. Andrea November 9th, 2007 7:05 am

   Do you really think market stallholders are claiming to sell organic produce when in fact it’s not? I’m sure this could happen occasionally but I think for the most part if they state it’s certified organic then that is the case.

   Thanks for the tips on where to find quality organic fruit and vegetables in Perth.

8. tracy January 5th, 2008 9:07 am

   I am (to my shame) only now begining to look into buying free range organic food, inspired by jamie oliver, I know the prices are high, so knowing for certain I am helping sustain organic farming is most important to me, and do not want to be conned hence sustaining non organic cruel farming. Any assistance in finding new places to shop would be appreciated.

9. Deb Greenwood January 14th, 2008 9:28 am

   Hi all, Organic n Green (previously An Organic Experience) will delivery certified organic fruit, veges, meat, dairy and groceries just about anywhere in the metro area (including Yanchep and an agent in Mandurah). We try to keep our prices as low as possible and delivery fee as low as possible. I think there is also a market in Gingin but I need to find out more about that.

10. Miranda Smith January 20th, 2008 9:41 pm

    You will be interested to hear of the Mt Claremont Farmers Market, held every Saturday morning 8.30am-12.30pm, at Mt Claremont Primary school, one block from the Perth Royal Show grounds. Public transport at the gate. It is strictly a farmers market (like the Albany farmers market) and we have several organic growers and producers. You can purchase lettuce piced one hour before you buy it, a fantastic range of seasonal fruit, including tree ripened and UNWAXED apples,
    orange juice from oranges picked the day before, Perth’s tastiest strawberies (in season), jams, free range eggs, olive oil, honey and bees wax products and many other products all sold by the grower.
    We also have a stall showcasing products from the stallholders of the Gascoyne Growers market in Carnarvon including bananas, mangos, fruit ices and dried fruit.
    There is more of course.
    If you are passionate about your food and the quality and freshness. we are a great place to be on a Saturday.

    Hint - if you come after 9.30am you will avoid the queues and still get all the great produce.
    Oh, and the coffeeand the crepes are great also!
    Please contact me for any information. We are developing a website.

11. Miranda Smith January 20th, 2008 9:48 pm

    Mt Claremont Farmers Market
    Mt Claremont Primary School
    (formerly Graylands Primary School)
    cnr Alfred Rd and Montgomery Drive
    Mt Claremont WA (Perth - western suburbs)
    Every Saturday
    8.30-12.30

12. Andrea January 21st, 2008 7:52 am

    Thanks for the info Miranda, I’ll definitely be visiting.

13. Lynda Mitchell February 21st, 2008 3:06 pm

    Hi Miranda,

    Are there any suppliers at the Mt Claremont Farmers Market selling meat and fish? Have been searching for a farmers market near us for a long time and have just come back from Albany. The Albany Market produce is so tasty, I have completely forgotten what real potatoes tasted like!! I think we are a long way off Borough Market in London.

    Will visit Mt Claremont this saturday.

    Lynda

14. Sharon February 24th, 2008 8:33 pm

    Hi Miranda
    I read about you in the West today - great news!!
    I have been dreaming & talking about a Farmer’s Market in my local area (further North from you). Our local school was once surrounded by market gardens and now we have many new homes & young families. I am inspired by the thought of buying fresh local produce without using the car AND generating a much needed sense of community.
    Do you have a spare moment for a coffee?
    I’d love to hear how it all came together.

15. Pat February 25th, 2008 10:10 am

    Midland Farmers’ Market – Sundays from 6am for great priced seasonal fruit and veg. The Crescent, Midland (Midland’s main street). This is a great market - I go there often

    Mondo’s Saturday Market – for local gourmet treats including Essenza coffee and New Norcia Bread –Saturdays from 8am til 12 noon. 824 Beaufort St, Inglewood.

    City Farm Organic Markets – Western Australia’s first certified organic market, including fresh food and other organic household items – Saturdays from 8am til 12 noon. 182 Brown St, East Perth.

16. Miranda February 25th, 2008 8:38 pm

    Thanks for your feedback and comments. We were delighted with the article in Saturday’s West Magazine in the newspaper.

    The Mt Claremont Farmers Market has two certified organic stalls and a couple of others that sell some organic products. The organic products include fruit, veges, eggs, lamb, beef, pork (including nitrate free organic bacon), bread, muffins and sponge cake made with organic flour, fruit, milk, eggs etc.(on occasion), pickled beetroot, chillies, sweet potato, dried banana, Mango jam and Chilli sauce. Some of the products (eg meat, ice cream and eggs)are only available every fortnight but the rest of the organic range is available weekly.

    We have a few other stalls now registered as organic but they are still selling the last of their non organic range with this season’s crop being organic but not in the market yet. (Olive oil etc).

    Hope you enjoy the market.

17. Maxine February 27th, 2008 5:03 pm

    I too have been looking for cheap organic vegetables,meat and fish.
    I buy as much as I can organic due to sever allergies and I feel that there is a real difference.
    We all seriously need to support these farmers, and I am looking forward to trying the new one in Mt Claremont. on Saturday. as it is not far from me at all.

18. Paige March 12th, 2008 3:44 pm

    Hi Miranda,

    We have been coming to the markets for a while now and are loving them.
    Since moving here from the east a couple of years ago we have been waiting for something like these markets to open.

    I wondered if you could help me with a contact for one of the stall holders - she is there with cupcakes every second week and I have lost the card with her details. I think it is Subiaco Cupcakes.

    I am unable to find any telephone contact for the markets.

    Thanks,
    Paige

19. Fiona March 18th, 2008 9:36 am

    Great to hear of these markets - what would it take to set one up in Fremantle?

20. Rachael March 19th, 2008 4:32 pm

    Hi Fiona -

    Great News! As of Sunday 11 May, a weekly Farmer’s Market will be held within the grounds of FERN the community garden space on the corner of High & Montreal Streets in Fremantle. I have recently returned home to Fremantle after living in Melbourne and I really missed having regular access to fresh seasonal produce direct from the grower, so have partnered with FERN to coordinate one! We are currently developing a website with more information, and will post the details once it is up and running! Cheers - Rachael.

21. Simone March 22nd, 2008 6:39 am

    Hi all

    I am visiting from Brisbane and just about to head off to the Mt Claremont Farmers markets, which I am looking forward to. I love farmers markets and am a regular shopper in my home town and try to visit them when I visit other parts of Australia.

    In Brisbane I belong to a Community Supported Agriculture scheme called Food Connect. I pay a weekly subscription (paid in advance each season) and get an awesome box of mixed produce each week. The food is all sourced from SE Qld (so is local, seasonal and travels less food kms) and all grown using sustainable farming practices (some organic, some farmers working towards organic certification, some simply using sound farming techniques). It is a great concept and I would love to see other people in Australia enjoying being part of a similar food community. I pick my produce up each week from my city cousin (local volunteer in my suburb) and have subsequently met lots of people in my suburb who are part of the food connect community. If you want more information visit the food connect website - it’s a great concept. I have been part of the scheme for almost 2 years having tried numerous other organic and non organic home delivery services. The scheme also sells organic milk (you can also buy into a herd), raw honey, organic eggs, fair trade coffee, organic meat - all at much better prices than I can find elsewhere AND where farmers make a decent living out of the sales.

    Sorry for raving - but I would love it if someone could start a Food Connect branch over here so that my friends and family could enjoy being part this great food community.

    But for now I am off to the farmers markets to enjoy some lovely WA produce. Happy Easter!

22. Andrea March 22nd, 2008 9:01 am

    That sounds like a great idea. I would love to see that kind of thing being promoted around the country. Is it available (or something similar) in other states?

23. Sheryl March 31st, 2008 9:50 am

    Hi Miranda,
    I visited the Mt Claremont Farmers Market on the weekend and thought it was fantastic. I was wondering how to get in touch with someone about selling produce there.
    We have a small lime grove down south and are due to pick our crop in a couple of weeks. The farmers market would be a great place for us to set up as our produce would be offered straight from the tree.
    Could someone please give me a phone number or email address to get in touch with someone to discuss further.
    Thanks.

24. Natasha Atkinson March 31st, 2008 1:29 pm

    Dear Sheryl,

    Thank you for visiting the Mt Claremont Farmers Market on Saturday and I’m glad you enjoyed it.

    If you are still interested in setting up a stall please call me on 9386 8573 or 040 744 7705.

    I look forward to hearing from you.

    Kind Regards
    Natasha

25. Tara April 5th, 2008 6:46 pm

    Hi

    Does anyone know of any organic growers markets and produce stores north of the river around Nollamara area (within 10km).

    I have been to City Farm in East Perth, Absolute Organics in Gwelup and Herdsman Fresh but want to expand my shopping places.

    Thanks in advance

26. Mike April 19th, 2008 8:40 pm

    Yep, there’s an organic produce shop on Charles St in North Perth. See http://www.organiconcharles.com.au/

    Also, with regard to the CSA query above - I found a couple with the search tool on this site: http://www.organicfooddirectory.com.au/search.php

    Looks like something interesting is developing out at Chidlow! - http://www.somervilleecovillage.com.au/enterprise/csa.htm

    And this one is already established: http://www.biodynamic-food.com/community_agriculture.html

27. Jason April 22nd, 2008 2:35 pm

    Hi , does anyone know of any organic markets or shops in rockingham mandurah area ? thanks in avance

28. Tony April 29th, 2008 3:51 pm

    Hi, I am looking for the contacts for the Mt. Clarement farmer’s market. We are producers from the South West and ar looking to put our products into the Perth markets. We have naturally produced olive based goods. Marinated olives, tapanades and dukkahs as well as extra virgin olive oil based skin and hair care products
    Can anyone help me with a contact

29. Natasha Atkinson April 29th, 2008 5:18 pm

    Hi Tony,

    Thanks for your email and you can call me on 9386 8573 or 040 744 7705.

    Kind Regards
    Natasha

30. Sue May 1st, 2008 11:08 am

    Hi Tony,

    My name is Sue Shepherdson. We are in the process of trying to establish an Farmers Market in Armadale which will be run on Sunday’s. We have a producers workshop being held on the 6th May and if you are interested in attending we are encouraging producers to attend. You can contact me on 9399 0008 if you would like more information.

    Regards

    Sue

31. Marjorie May 3rd, 2008 5:54 pm

    As already mentioned, the website ‘biodynamic_foods’ describes Mimsbrook farm, but if you go to the Mimsbrook website, it will give you details of their shop in Etwell St. East Vic Park, where you can their own biodynamic produce as well as certified organic produce and dry goods,including fair trade coffee.

32. Mike May 4th, 2008 9:08 pm

    There is a small organic section located at Carine Glades, Mr Fresh! Also thinkn there may be some organic meats available, albeit frozen.

33. Mel May 7th, 2008 5:09 pm

    For those looking to buy organic and free range meat, Mondo’s butchers on Beufort St. Inglewood supplies all kinds. Not everything there is free range or organic but alot of it is.

34. ramon May 23rd, 2008 7:44 pm

    Another farmers market that has just started is the Western Farmers Market, it is held every sunday in ther FERN site at the cnr of High RD(leach hwy) and Montreal St Fremantle, opposite Muzz Buzz. Stall including Meat, seafood, fruit and veg, honey, olive oil, cup cakes, fesh juices and more, check it out.

35. Jenny Payet June 6th, 2008 3:48 pm

    Hi Rachel

    I am the current WA representatative for the Austarlian Farmets Market Association and was interested to read of your new FM development!Would love to hear a little more about your structural set up and nature of products sold. Have you alligned yourselves with the AFMA charter or choosing to operate differently ? Thanks

36. Rob June 10th, 2008 1:38 pm

    Hi,

    Was just wondering if anyone knew the trading/opening times of the Western Farmer’s Market in Freo - the one on the cnr of High Rd and Montreal St (opp Muzz Buzz). I heard it was open every Sunday - so just wanted to confirm that day and times with anyone who knew, as I live quite close and love the idea of walking there on a Sunday to do some food shopping! I heard great things about the lamb sold there by Mourambine Lamb. Cheers.

37. Fiona June 10th, 2008 1:41 pm

    It opens at 7.30 and closes at 12.30. I have gotten there around 8.30 and the crowds aren’t too bad. I love the lamb, bought one the first week they were opened. You do need to trim it a bit, or at least I do as I am on weight watchers.

    Fiona

38. Rob June 11th, 2008 8:46 am

    Thanks Fiona, plan on walking down there this Sunday - that’s if the weather is permitting ofcourse! - so might be allowed to leave the lamb untrimmed! Thanks again.

    Rob.

39. Caesia June 15th, 2008 12:07 am

    Hi,

    Another north of the river organic shop is Absolutely Organic in Gwelup on North Beach Rd, take first right off Karrinyup Rd as you pass the Mitchell Fwy heading towards the beach.

    They have also started doing occasional 2-course organic dinners for $25. I went along to one just the other night and had a lovely evening with some equally lovely food.

    Regards
    Caesia

40. Kelee June 15th, 2008 4:14 pm

    Hi ,

    I am looking for contact details for the Fremantle Farmers Market…..does anyone have them? I cant seem to find anything on the internet at all,

    cheers

41. Andrea June 16th, 2008 6:06 pm

    Thanks everyone for leaving info about the markets in Perth, your input is much appreciated.

42. Andrea June 16th, 2008 6:08 pm

    Kelee - if you are talking about the Western Farmers Market in Freo the opening times are 7:30am to 12:30pm.

43. Kelee June 16th, 2008 7:04 pm

    Thanks Andrea, what i was hoping for is a phone number for the market manager as I have some great organic tea I would love to sell there,

44. Andrea June 17th, 2008 6:27 pm

    Oh ok. It looks like the market manager’s name is Rachael Hogg. You can get information about the market at their website Fern and contact them via their contact us page. I can’t see a phone number for them on their site.

    Good luck selling your organic tea

45. Miranda June 17th, 2008 6:47 pm

    Just to update you all on the Mt Claremont Farmers Market organic situation. There is now an organic pork stall and another organic vegetable stall at the market. There is also fresh seafood, sold directly by the people who caught the fish/squid/octupus etc. A total of over 50 stalls at the market every week, selling products direct from the producers. Nothing quite like chatting to the farmer themself and hearing the passion they have for their products.

    Keep your eyes out for more organic products coming soon.

    Dairy products coming very soon. Direct from the farm.

    Many thanks to all the readers of this website for your support and encouragement. See you at the market every Saturday.

    You may be interested to know of two more markets in the planning stages to open later this year or early next year - one in Armadale and one in the Peel region. At last WA has caught the farmers market bug!!

    What a great thing for all of us.

    Below is the link to our temporary website while we get the new one ready. Click on events to see what is happening at the next market.

    http://www.theguide.com.au/BrowseClient.aspx?accountid=3207

46. Kelee June 19th, 2008 10:26 pm

    Hi Miranda
    in regards to the peel region farmers market do you have any contact details you could pass on?
    cheers,

47. Kelee June 19th, 2008 10:27 pm

    Hi Andrea,

    thanks for all your help with the freo info : )

48. Miranda June 20th, 2008 8:34 pm

    I will check I have the most up to date information on the contact for the Peel Market and post it here when I get it. It is planned to commence next year I believe. I will post any information soon.

    The Armadale market is planned for later this year.

49. Anne Martin June 21st, 2008 10:41 am

    Hi Everyone, just googling about organic produce and happened to come across your great site. I will soon be moving to the Success/Atwell area and wondered if there were any markets around that way. Particularly looking for meat as I hope to grow my own veges etc. I thought there was a place around Gin Gin somewhere that sold organic meat in bulk and delivered to Perth. Great for people to share the cost of a side of beef or whatever. Has anyone heard of this place?

50. Kelee June 22nd, 2008 11:13 pm

    Hi everyone,
    Just a quick heads up on some organic beef in the mandurah area.
    The butchers name is Brittania . The beef is from Pemberton and its fantastic. Also the price I think is great! Its also cut to order. I will post the contact details early in the week

51. Kelee June 22nd, 2008 11:18 pm

    Hi Anne,
    The company you are looking for is called BARAMBA they are in gin gin.
    The meat is great. If you didnt want to go the bulk way initially they are at most of the farmers markets. They are at the freo farmers market on the 20th july. They have a website it is http://www.baramba.com.au. Drop then an email they are very helpful.

52. Miranda June 24th, 2008 9:29 pm

    As promised - The contact details for the Peel farmers market being proposed is Richard Yates
    Office phone is 97337777 .
    This is for potential stallholders etc.
    A fair while before the market opens (next year) but all interested can keep an eye out for it.

53. Anne June 27th, 2008 10:05 am

    Hi Kelee
    Thanks for your reply. I think they also sell Baramba meat at the East Vic Park Store (Mimsbrook Farm) at 65C Etchell St. Will try out this weekend

54. Marjorie June 27th, 2008 10:44 am

    To Kelee
    Re Anne’s message, Mimsbrook Farm Store is actually at 65C Etwell St., East Vic Park, and yes, they do have Baramba meat as well as their own produce and other growers certified bio-dynamic or organic produce. Mim’s Kitchen 2 doors down also serves organic breakfasts and light lunches on weekends and very yummy fair trade coffee.

55. Anita johnson July 5th, 2008 10:12 pm

    Hello;

    I am going to visit the Freo farmers market for the first time tomorrow.
    I only heard about it recently when I came across an article in the local paper. i live in Fremantle. Can anyone give me any info about home delivered organic fruit/veges?
    I read about that in the same article and now cannot find the paper.
    I believe that the less doctoring our food has, the less doctoring we are likely to need.

    Love
    ,
    Anita

56. Anita July 5th, 2008 10:16 pm

    Thank you Miranda for the interesting info about the Mount Claremont Farmers market. That will be my destination next weekend.

    Love,

    Anita

57. Donna July 8th, 2008 1:51 pm

    Hi there,
    I represent a group of organic & biodynamic meat producers predominately from the south west of the state. I noticed your post about Britannia Meats, we supply that butcher, and quite a few others in the Perth metro as well. Our website is under construction, but it should be fully operational in the next week or so, and will list all our current outlets. We are also encouraging people to get a group of like minded souls together, order a side or body of beef or whole lambs themselves directly from our farmers, after pre-arranging with a butcher of their choice to process it for them. Please check out our website or email me if anyone wants any further information regarding bucthers, producers, or anything Cheers Donna organicmeats@iinet.net.au

58. janny July 10th, 2008 6:47 pm

    Hi
    I’m from the landsdale farm school and we’re trying to set up a farmers market we’re in the middle of our applications being processed by city of wanneroo.We’re having some difficulty in locating producers that would be interested in being part of our markets.If anyone out there can help us with some contacts that would be great.We don’t have any markets up this way as yet and we’re really eager to get this up and running .Thanks!!!!! Janny

59. Kelee July 10th, 2008 10:41 pm

    Hi Janny,

    I can offer myself as interested in your markets. I own a tea business and stock many organic varieties and we also blend our own . our email address is imbuetea@iinet.net.au. We do some fabulous chai!!.
    cheers, Kelee

60. lynne July 12th, 2008 11:57 pm

    Hi

    I live sor and will be visiting freemantle farmers market tomorrow. Its open every sunday morning and is located on Montreal Street. When i read an artical advising us that some fruit and veg is kept in storage for up to twelve months it concerns me as to what chemicals they must be using to keep it looking fresh. In the uk i always bought my fruit and veg from local farmers and although not all of it was organic i knew it had been freshly harvested. I would rather pay the growers direct for their produce and not the middle men and supermarkets.

61. Kenson July 13th, 2008 1:38 pm

    Do check out the Mt Claremont Farmers Market in Graylands Primary School on Saturdays 8am - 12:30pm… It has been growing at a phenomenal rate and has just about everything you could want…

62. Tony July 14th, 2008 11:41 am

    Message for Janny,
    We are a natural olive business in the SW with (hand made) western Australian extra virgin olive oil based skin care and hair care products with no artificial preservatives, fragrances, colourings, SLSs etc. We also make marinated olives, tapanades etc and currently sell at the Mt Claremont and Midland markets among others and would be interested in registering with you for the future
    Tranquillita

63. Sid and Edith de Burgh July 15th, 2008 9:14 pm

    I’m Edith from Baramba Beef and we do sell our Demeter certified goodies at two markets: Perth City Farm Organic Growers’ every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month and Western Farmers Market in Fremantle every 3rd Sunday.

    When it is available we also do sell hogget - better than lamb and almost impossible to get nowadays - and the first Demeter certified sausages in this state. The snaggers are gluten free and can be eaten by those with coeliac or wheat allergy issues. Full ingredient list is available.

    Farming can be an unforgiving business and it is truly heart warming to see so much support from the community. Selling directly to somebody we can see and speak to makes it hugely more rewarding and fulfilling than anything else we’ve ever done before.

    Cheers

    Edith

    http://www.baramba.com.au

64. Tammy July 20th, 2008 9:00 pm

    Hi Kelee,

    You mentioned that there is a butcher named Britannia in the Mandurah that sells organic meat. Do you have their details?

    Thank you
    Tammy

65. Kelee July 21st, 2008 4:36 pm

    Hi Tammy,
    Here are the details : Brittania Pty Ltd- Shp8/ 4 Old Coast Rd
    Halls Head WA 6210 Phone (08) 9583 5100. The meat is great
    Cheers,

66. Tammy July 22nd, 2008 2:57 pm

    Thanks for that Kelee. Just wondering if you found a good place in Mandurah that has organic fruits & veggies with a decent selection?
    Cheers

67. Kelee July 22nd, 2008 11:04 pm

    Hi Tammy,

    I travel to freo myself, however Ravenswood fresh on pinjarra road towards pinjarra ( across from the ravenswood hotel) sells a range of organic fruit and veg aswell as margaret river organic milk. It is only open thursday, friday , sat and sunday though.

    cheers

68. Tammy July 23rd, 2008 9:10 am

    Thanks for that Kelee. I will check both those places out.

69. Nicky July 24th, 2008 8:05 pm

    This is great, I’m really looking forward to the Peel market opening as I live in Kwinana, Rockingham have a good fruit and veg shop called Malibu Fresh http://www.malibufresh.com.au/ it sells organic and WA produce.. I didn’t know about the fremantle growers market and can’t wait to check it out… Hopefully more and more people will become aware of where their food comes from and stop buying from supermarkets..

70. Veronica July 27th, 2008 8:27 am

    There is a Kalamunda Market too. Held the 1st Saturday of each month.
    There is a website called Markets online, it lists other markets too but some may no longer be running. The Miliatary markets burnt down last year.
    http://www.marketsonline.com.au/kalamunda-village-market/75/
    hope this may be of some help

    Veronica

71. Skip July 28th, 2008 8:46 am

    I have recently moved to Rockingham from south east Qld. Back home we are really quite spoiled for choice when it comes to growers/organic markets in the Gold Coast and northern rivers (NSW) region. I am very interested in the possibility of a growers market being established in Rockingham and would love to see feedback from any interested parties / supporters of this idea. The area needs it and I believe the community here would support it.

72. Andrea August 26th, 2008 11:02 pm

    Janny emailed me to say:

    Hi Tony
    Thank you so much for your interest in our future market but unfortunately we already have an olive farmer onboard.I will keep you in mind for future refence. We are still really after veg/fruit producers so if you know of any send them our way.
    Thanks once again
    Cheers
    Janny

73. Andrea August 26th, 2008 11:03 pm

    Also from Janny:

    message for Sid and Edith de Burgh

    Hi

    My name is Janny and I’m from the Landsdale farm school and we’re after some producers to be part of our markets which we’re hoping to have open by spring. I’ve noticed that you do some markets already and would you be interested to be part of ours we’re going to operate ours on every Sunday 8.30am-12.30pm. We don’t have any farmers markets up this way so we’re very keen to get this up and running.
    Thanks!!!
    Cheers
    Janny

74. Roisin August 30th, 2008 11:20 am

    For Janny
    I’m excited to hear about the Landsdale markets possibility - I just wanted to give you a vote of confidence. Please keep this website posted when the market is up and running. We’ll be there!
    Cheers
    Roisin

75. Miranda September 1st, 2008 9:30 pm

    You may all be interested to hear that two more farmers markets are looking at establishing - one in Karrinyup/Gwelup area and one in Gerladton. Also the Armadale and Peel farmers markets are still in the planning stages. Will keep you updated as I hear any further details. (none will be ready this year though).

    Also - for all those peole who have been asking - yes the Mt Claremont Farmers Market will be operating during the Royal Show - however on Saturday 27 Sept the market will operate between 8.00am - 11.00am (on this day only–opening 30 mins earlier and closing early!!) This is to accommodate all the cars arriving for the Royal Show.
    If you are a regular at our market - please make a note of this one-off change. I would recommend you come early on this day.
    Thanks
    Miranda

76. Sue September 2nd, 2008 9:17 am

    Hi The Armadale Producers (Farmers) Markets will be commencing in Late October / early November 2008, in the carpark at the cnr of Jull Street and Church Avenue on Sundays from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
    Thanks
    Sue

77. Cecilia September 4th, 2008 8:33 pm

    I’m Cecilia from Unique Organique.

    I have a small new (since May) organics traditional nutritional foods business based on Sally Fallon and Weston A Price Foundation principles and am located in Perth. (I import Sally Fallon’s book, Nourishing Traditions from the USA and sell for well under retail value).

    My ingredients are 100% either certified organic or bio-dynamic demeter. I make a very popular raw chocolate nut fudge called, Cecilia’s Coconutty Fudge, and Almond Nut Butter which is raw, using fermented/soaked nuts; Chocolate Crackles - yes! nutritious.

    I’m also the only one in Perth making real organic sauerkraut. Naturally lacto-fermented, in air-tight safe containment to allow for the proliferation of good bacteria, and is loaded with live enzymes and probiotics and of course natural Vitamin C. I also do a carrot and ginger “kraut” and am coming out soon with my new, Purple Powerkraut, made with purple and white cabbage.

    Currently I am only at City Farm Organic Growers Market on the 2nd last and last Saturday of each month (so pretty much the 3rd and 4th Saturday for most months).

    My products are currently stocked at:
    Organic on Charles in North Perth
    Alive Organics in Bayswater
    Earth Market Cafe and Shop in Subiaco
    Manna Wholefoods in Fremantle
    Precious Organics in Myaree
    The Mousetrap Cheese Shop at Freo Markets
    and again, City Farm Organic Growers Market

    Will be applying for a stall at Mt Claremont…so we’ll see!

    I was a customer of all these shops and also of Merri Bee and Barambah products long before I started my little business that
    I am very passionate about - so thanks to everyone for persevering in everything you do. It’s worth it.

    Cheers, and have a nice day ~
    Cecilia
    uniqueorganique@hotmail.com

78. Sam September 8th, 2008 1:15 pm

    For Skip,

    Here here….Rockingham does need a fresh food market, please keep this site updated as I just know there would be huge support for it!

    Cheers Sam

79. Gemma October 2nd, 2008 12:32 pm

    Does anybody know of a good guide to seasonal cooking in Australia, reflecting which foods are in season, at what time of year, with possibly recipes and suppliers?

    I’m particulary interested in the Perth local area. I have a very nice Maggie Beer recipe book which goes season by season, but it created in the Barossa Valley. I also have one for Tuscany. These only go by the 4 seasons, however, I beleive we could think of our area as having many seasons (as the Indigenous community well knows) The thing with the Perth climate is that the Meditteranean cuisine is married to the Asian and Middle Eastern vibe. So a day-by-day almanac of produce & recipes would be sensational. Add to that the idea of bush tucker, sustainable living, and something really unique and helpful could be created. Either a book or website.

    If wnybody shares this interest, please get in touch. I’m starting to compile information in order to create a seasonal cook book for Perth, any ideas / inspiration / foodies / growers / gardeners - please get in touch! Not just Perth either - anywhere in the world!

    Gemma - djembeh@yahoo.com.au

80. Andrea October 6th, 2008 5:54 pm

    The Armadale Producers Market will be opening on Sunday the 9th November 2008. Details are listed in the post above.

    If anyone is able to go, please leave a comment here letting us know what you think.

    Thanks!

81. Natalie October 7th, 2008 3:22 pm

    My name is Natalie from Cake of Soap.

    We will be selling our Fremantle handmade range of organic Goats Milk Soaps and Moisturisers at the Western Farmers Market below every 2nd Sunday (we are there this Sunday) and hope to be there regular Sundays soon. For those who havent been to these markets, come soon! The setting amongst the rustic gardens and trampling through woodchips make the experience all the more wholesome!

    Western Farmers’ Market
    Corner of High and Montreal Streets
    Fremantle WA
    Every Sunday
    7:30am - 12:30pm

82. Sue October 8th, 2008 1:40 pm

    The Armadale Producers Market is looking for various stallholder for our market, in particular an organic egg producer would be brilliant. If you know of anyone who may be interested in participating in our markets which will run on Sundays from 8.30am to 12.30pm, can you please contact me.

    Thanks, Lorraine (Market Manager) - 0488 525 548

83. Sid and Edith de Burgh October 10th, 2008 12:04 pm

    National Organic Week is starting tomorrow, 11th Oct and goes to Sun 19th Oct. There is a website with a calendar of events: http://www.organicweek.net.au

    WA has a few events going. In particular there will be an organic food fest at the City Farm Organic Growers’ Market with music, speakers, kids’ activities, guided tours and more. Additional details are on the website.

84. Donna October 16th, 2008 10:21 am

    Hi there,
    Just to let everyone now know that our web site is up and running, http://www.organicmeats.com.au. Please check it out for an regularly updated list of butchers and retail shops who now stock our beef and lamb. We are also now offering a home delivery service for beef, lamb, hogget and mutton, for further details regarding that service or any other query, please feel free to email me at organicmeats@iinet.net.au.

85. Sue November 6th, 2008 12:53 pm

    Miranda,

    Thanks for your post on 1 Sept to inform re Karrinyup/Gwellup market coming soon. Is there a contact person for this? I would like to register an expression of interest for a stall but I can’t find contact details. Can you assist me?

    Also - this is a fantastic website!

    Cheers,
    Sue

86. Lin November 7th, 2008 5:19 pm

    Miranda

    I am interested in setting up a stall at the Karrinyup/Gwelup market. Can you assist me with contact details.

    Thanks

    Lin

87. Andrea November 9th, 2008 7:49 am

    Lin - Natasha emailed me with this info for you:

    Hi Lin,

    Contact Sharon Cooke on 0403 761 870

    Kind Regards
    Natasha Atkinson
    Mt Claremont Farmers Market

88. Marjorie November 11th, 2008 1:14 pm

    Hi, all- went to the Armadale producers’ market on Sunday, and was very pleased to see a lot of people attending, even though I didn’t see or hear much advertising. There weren’t a lot of stalls there, and only one fruit & veggie stall, (which had sold out by 9.45am) but I thought it an encouraging start and hope that it continues to grow and improve.
    Would like to encourage more to attend and to support the venture.

89. Shelley November 13th, 2008 2:27 pm

    My hubby and I attended the Armadale Farmers Market - we arrived at 9am, and the place was pretty busy - we bought lovely strawberries, bread and flowers. I hope that there will be more stall holders, especially more fruit and Veges. I spoke to one of the boys from the Roleystone orchard later in the week - they had sold out very quickly and were please with the turn out.

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