Victorian Farmers' Markets Association

31/08/2026

🥄 Quincey Jones Jelly Preserves is at Fine Food Australia!

We’re very excited to be exhibiting at Fine Food Australia 2026, opening today in Melbourne and running through until Thursday 3 September.

We’re also thrilled to have been selected for a NSW Government-supported place in the Flavours of NSW showcase, giving regional NSW producers like us the opportunity to put our products in front of buyers from across Australia and around the world. 🇦🇺

And we’ve certainly brought plenty to talk about!

Over the next four days we’ll be showcasing our range of award-winning jams, marmalades, relishes, chutneys, pickles and preserves — with an incredible 70 medals won over the past three years. 🥇🥈🥉

We’re looking forward to meeting delis, independent grocers, fine food stores and specialty retailers interested in stocking QJJ, as well as connecting with new suppliers, distributors and potential export partners.

It’s a huge food industry event and a fantastic opportunity for a regional NSW manufacturer like us to show just how good Australian-made preserves can be.

If you’re visiting Fine Food Australia, come and find Quincey Jones Jelly Preserves in the Flavours of NSW showcase and say hello. We’d love to take you through the range!

We’re thrilled to be here — bring on a huge four days! 🙌

30/08/2026

What’s in Season? Farm, Market, Menu at Fine Food Australia

✨ Tomorrow at 1:00 PM — Fine Food Australia Culinary Stage, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

Join our VFMA Accredited producers — Macedon Ranges Lamb Somerset Farm Warialda Belted Galloway Beef & Islandhomefood with Martin Bouchier from The Table Food Consultants — for What’s in Season? Farm, Market, Menu at the 2026 Australian Fine Food Show.

This session explores how chefs can use seasonality to their advantage, building stronger relationships with growers and producers, improving quality and food cost, and translating what’s genuinely in season into what goes on the menu.

Proud of our VFMA community and everything they bring to the table — authenticity, local food systems, and the best of Victorian produce. 💚

30/08/2026

VFMA at Fine Food Australia

Check out the amazing produce proudly supplied by our VFMA Accredited Producers The Orange Lady, Somerset Farm, Woody’s Harcourt Apples, Crossies 'Cados, Quincey Jones Jelly Preserves Co. Collins Honey for the 2026 Fine Food Australia Show at MCEC! 🌿🍅🥕

Their beautiful Victorian produce is on display at the Culinary Stage — fresh, seasonal and authentically grown. (more pics to come tomorrow)

✨ Tomorrow at 1pm

Our producers MR Lamb, Somerset Farm, Warialda Belted Galloway Beef & Islandhomefood will be chatting Sustainable & Seasonal Food Production with Martin from The Table Food Consultants — celebrating local food systems, real provenance and the people behind Victoria’s best produce.

Proud of our VFMA community and everything they bring to the table. 💚

28/08/2026

It's Doggy Day at the Market this Saturday where you'll find:

• Free Veterinary advice
• Dog training
• Pet treats
• Dog Competition

🍅🥖🧀🍡 While you're there, explore the Boroondara Farmers Market, packed with fresh seasonal produce, artisan foods and local specialties. Meet Victorian farmers and makers, shop direct from the source, and enjoy a relaxed community atmosphere that's perfect for the whole family.

📍 Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn
🕗 Saturday, 8.00am to 12.30pm

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28/08/2026

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27/08/2026

🌿 Winter’s Last Fresh Picks — Spring’s First Taste 🌸
As winter wraps up, our Victorian farmers’ markets are bursting with colour — from purple and golden cauliflowers to citrus that sings of the season ahead.

This weekend marks winter’s final market shop before we step into spring!
🧺🍊🥬🌸Saturday 29 August:
Boroondara Farmers Market Carlton Farmers Market, Coburg Farmers Market
🧺🍊🥬🌸Sunday 30 August:
Alphington Farmers Market, Eltham Farmers' Market, , Mooroopna Market
🧺🍊🥬🌸 Wednesday 2 September:
Castlemaine Farmers' Market Weekly

Celebrate the change of season with your favourite growers and makers — fresh, local, and full of flavour. 🌾💚

26/08/2026

As H5 bird flu continues to spread, housing requirements have been extended for at least 28 days for poultry flocks of 50 or more birds along the south of the state.

Poultry owners in these areas must continue to house their birds or otherwise take measures to prevent contact with wild birds wherever practical.

Confining poultry is still recommended in other areas, where possible.

Housing poultry is an additional risk mitigation option aimed at reducing exposure of poultry to infected wildlife. Wild birds are a known source of H5 bird flu.

Stringent biosecurity practices remain essential.

The ACCC non-enforcement of free-range labelling applies for up to 90 days while a housing order or a recommendation is in place.

If you notice unexplained illness or deaths in your birds, report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

22/08/2026

DON’T FORGET — MT ELIZA FARMERS MARKET IS TOMORROW! 9am–1pm! With beautiful weather predicted, it’s shaping up to be a wonderful day at the market. Come along and enjoy live entertainment from Leigh Vial, the beautiful Maya is busking, we have our fabulous face painter, Maggie, fun balloon creations, the Rotary BBQ and of course, all your favourite market stalls with plenty of delicious food, fresh produce and local goodies. Bring the family and the family dog. we can’t wait to see you there! Mt Eliza Farmers Market Mt Eliza Village