http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.farmersmarkets.org.nz en-us Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:19:29 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz/blog/post/167742/5-reasons-to-shop-at-your-local-farmers-market/ Want that warm fuzzy feeling and ultimate satisfaction when completing your weekly food shop? Shopping at your local Farmers Market is that golden decision that'll make you "Hooked on a feelin" and thrilled to be supporting your local producers each weekend (I’m coming for you sun-ripened strawbs).Farmers markets mean saying "good morning" and catching up with your farmer that puts in the hard-yards caring for the soil and growing your delicious bunch of sweet'n'crunchy, ju... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:59:42 +1200 http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz/blog/#post167742 http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz/blog/post/165623/national-farmers-market-week/ 10 Reasons to Support Farmers’ Markets1.Know where your food comes fromMeeting and talking to farmers, horticulturalists and food artisans is a great opportunity to learn more about how and where food is produced.2.Taste real flavoursThe fruit and the vegetables you buy at the farmers’ market will be harvested just before market day and will be the freshest and tastiest available.3. Enjoy the seasonThe food you buy at the farmers’ market is fresh, the flavours will be at their best and you... Sun, 31 May 2026 19:36:00 +1200 http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz/blog/#post165623