tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85849189919964348712024-03-12T21:13:44.715-07:00Northland Farmers' Market RegionChris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-17040446308823331372012-05-31T15:46:00.000-07:002012-05-31T15:46:00.825-07:00Taste Farmers’ Markets Awards 2012 dinner and presentation<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: green; line-height: 1.2em;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2em;">Taste Farmers’ Markets Awards 2012 dinner and presentation</span></strong></span><br /><br />Join us as we celebrate the real food producers of New Zealand. Farmers' Market Producer Categories for 2012 as awarded by NZ’s leading Chefs Jonny Schwass, a Canterbury localvore, Master Chef 2011 Nadia Lim and Acclaimed Author and Chef Julie Biuso. Dinner and Awards including Farmers' Market of the Year 2012 at the Parnell Farmers' Market, Jubille Building, <span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2em;">545 Parnell Road, Auckland. 1st of July - 6 - pm - Dinner and Awards Tickets $60 pp, limited seats available</span><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.marketground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=16429&SiteType=1&PageTypeID=7&PageID=61326&Tab=1&ArticleID=&GalleryType=&TeamPage=&BringToFront=true" style="color: #9999aa;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 1.2em;">Click here to register online for Taste Awards Dinner</span></a></strong><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.marketground.co.nz/files/site/164/29/Pdf/120517110725JHFXAWBP.pdf" style="color: #9999aa;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 1.2em;">Click here to download a registration form for Taste Awards Dinner</span></a></strong><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2em;"><strong>Farmers Markets NZ Conference 2012</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2em;"><strong><span style="color: green; line-height: 1.2em;">“ FEEDING OUR COMMUNITIES “</span></strong></span></div>
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2ND & 3RD JULY 2012<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 1.2em; text-align: left;">FMNZ Conference 2012 Programme</span><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.marketground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=16429&SiteType=1&PageTypeID=7&PageID=61326&Tab=1&ArticleID=&GalleryType=&TeamPage=&BringToFront=true" style="color: #9999aa;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 1.2em;">Click here to register online for FMNZ Conference 2012</span></a></strong><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.marketground.co.nz/files/site/164/29/Pdf/120517110725JHFXAWBP.pdf" style="color: #9999aa;"><span style="color: blue; line-height: 1.2em;">Click here to download a registration form for Conference 201</span></a><span style="color: blue; line-height: 1.2em;">2</span></strong></div>
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<br /><strong>Saturday 30 th June 2012</strong></div>
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Breakfast & morning @ the Parnell Farmers’ Market - Enjoy a relaxing morning at the Parnell Farmers’ Market, open from 8am -12noon Saturday.</div>
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<strong>Sunday 1st July 2012</strong></div>
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Breakfast & morning @ the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market - Enjoy a relaxing morning at the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market, open from 9am -12.30am Sunday.</div>
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8:30am – Tea & Coffee at Jubilee Building, Parnell<br />9.00 am - Housekeeping, Overview of the Conference<br />9:15am – Garden to Table Programme - Key note speaker - how do we change the way children approach and think about food.<br />10:00am – Say what you mean and mean what you say - your mission is simple if your thoughts are clear<br />10:30am – Morning tea<br />10.45 am Mind your Media –Key note Speaker - what tastes good today is good for us in the future<br />11:15am – WORKSHOPS – Finding the Local in Localvores, Managing the manager, 101 accounting in the cloud, Governance – how not to do it<br /><br />12:15pm – Lunch<br /><br />1:00pm – Food Bill Update - how will it affect you and your Market, what you did not know<br />2.00 pm – The Lyttelton effect – can a community feed itself ?<br /><br />3.00 pm – Afternoon tea<br /><br />3.15pm -- WORKSHOPS – Finding the Locals in Localvores, Managing the manager, 101 accounting in the cloud, Governance – how not to do it<br />4.15 pm – Masterchef - the best things about local food is the ……………..<br />4:45 pm – Farmers’ Markets Annual Gathering of Marketers (AGM)<br />5.30 pm – Close of day one and wine tasting</div>
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<strong>Tuesday 3 rd July 2012</strong></div>
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<br />8:00am – Tea & Coffee at Jubilee Building, Parnell<br />8.15am – FMNZ Business Session –whose business Is it<br />9:00am – Reaching the full potential of the web -Mike Purchas, Marketground Website<br />10.00am – Social Media – Friends or foe – what you should and should not be doing - How to interact and gain the full spending potential of your Localvores<br /><br />10:30am – Morning tea<br /><br />10:45am --Authenticity is key to tomorrows Farmers’ Markets – Key Note Speaker - what is working now but will not work in the future<br />11.30am – Q&A from the floor<br /><br />12:15 – Lunch<br /><br />1.30 pm – FMNZ – Where to from here?<br />2.15 pm – Transitioning your market for the future - what is the next wave coming ashore</div>
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3:15 pm – Stall holder/committee/manager relationships – why does it work so well...or not<br />4.00pm - Key note Summary</div>
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4.15pm - Q&A from the floor</div>
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That food is produced in a defined local region. There are no middle men, no supply contracts, no bulk buying agreements, just independent producers selling their food products at fair prices.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><br></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Pak N Save supermarkets do not resemble Farmers' Markets in any way; they do not sell only food, the people who produce the food do not sell it and the food is not grown or made only in a defined local region.</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><br></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">A complaint has been laid with the Commerce Commission under the fair-trading act in regards to misleading the shopping consumers of New Zealand.</span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></span></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"></span></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman">The focus of the Pak N Save, is "New Zealand's lowest food prices" whereas the focus of Farmers' Markets is to provide access for the public to high quality, seasonal, locally produced food, thereby supporting the local economy and social fabric of New Zealand.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Farmers' Markets New Zealand urges shoppers not to be fooled by this advertising campaign</font><a name="_GoBack"></a><font face="Times New Roman"> and see for themselves by visiting a Farmers' Market near them.</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; 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mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm;mso-padding-alt:0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; color:black">MEDIA RELEASE<span style="mso-tab-count:6"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>MARCH 2011</span></b></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">THE FRESHEST AND TASTIEST ARE ABOUT TO BE REVEALED</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Taste Farmers' Market Awards 2011 </span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">In a time of debate over high-fructose corn syrup, high salt, high fat, food miles, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and genetic engineering, it's good to know that some things stay the way they should – fresh, natural and local.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">The first-ever Taste Farmers' Market Awards 2011 are out to unearth the finest, freshest, most authentic food that is value for money. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%;mso-pagination: none;mso-outline-level:1;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Community members are encouraged to vote for their local farmers' market in the 2011 Awards by visiting <a href="http://www.tastefarmersmarkets.org.nz">www.tastefarmersmarkets.org.nz</a>. A trip for two to Singapore is up for grabs for one lucky voter to explore Singapore's farmers' market and join in traditional cooking classes.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">"Everyone loves the taste of fresh produce, particularly when it has been grown close to home.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Farmers' markets are all about celebrating seasonal, local produce that enliven our senses, and our cooking," says Chris Fortune, Chairman of the Farmers' Market New Zealand Association.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">"With the price of food on the rise, farmers' markets and their affordability are growing in popularity. There has been a real shift in the attitude of consumers - New Zealanders want to know what is in their food, and how it's grown," he says.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">The Taste Farmers' Markets Awards 2011 will put the spotlight on the very best markets from around the country and encourage the idea of communities supporting their local producers.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Categories at the Taste Farmers' Markets Awards 2011 include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Farmers' Market of the Year Award 2011 (as voted by consumers)</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Regional Farmers' Market Area of New Zealand</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Tastiest Food Producer from the Dairy</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Tastiest Food Producer from the Paddock</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Freshest Producer from the Sea</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Best Food Producer from the Kitchen Bench</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Supreme Farmers' Market Photo or Video</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Farmers' Market Manager of the Year (as voted by stallholders)</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Golden Hoe Award – Best Speaker or Presentation on Farmers' Markets</span></li> <li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Hungriest Media Localvore</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">There are around 50 farmers' markets from all corners of New Zealand who have registered, so make sure you vote for your favourite farmers' market by visiting <a href="http://www.tastefarmersmarkets.org.nz">www.tastefarmersmarkets.org.nz</a> and go in the draw to win a trip to Singapore.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:150%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman""> </span></p> <div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;mso-pagination:none;mso-outline-level: 1;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none;border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm;mso-padding-alt:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:"Century Schoolbook"; color:black">ENDS</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; color:#0050AE"></span></p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 252.0pt 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Century Schoolbook";color:black">Prepared on behalf of<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"> Taste Farmers' Markets Awards 2011</i> <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic">by<i> the pr shop</i></span>. For further information please contact Alysha Dingle on 09 368 1074, or email <a href="mailto:alysha@theprshop.co.nz">alysha@theprshop.co.nz</a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt"></span></p><br>-- <br><div>Have you voted for your favorite Farmers' Market in NZ ?<br> <div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.tastefarmersmarkets.org.nz/" target="_blank">www.tastefarmersmarkets.org.nz</a> </div></div><div><br></div>Chris Fortune<div><a href="http://www.chrisfortune.co.nz/" target="_blank">www.chrisfortune.co.nz</a><br> <br><div><div><a href="http://www.mfm.co.nz" target="_blank">www.marlboroughfarmersmarket.co.nz</a> <br><a href="http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz" target="_blank">www.farmersmarkets.org.nz</a> <br><br><br><a href="http://www.chrisfortunerecipes.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.chrisfortunerecipes.blogspot.com</a><br> <a href="http://www.marlboroughcommunitygarden.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.marlboroughcommunitygarden.blogspot.com</a><br></div></div></div><br> Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-9852660211956952462011-03-11T03:09:00.001-08:002011-03-11T03:09:28.194-08:00Image how good that coffee tastes after 10 days !!<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" align="center"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><img src="file:///C:/Users/Chris/Pictures/FMNZ%20Photos/FMNZ%20Banners%20and%20Logos/Fresh%20ThoughtsFMNZ.jpg" border="0"></span></p> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" align="left">A 'Pop Up' Farmers' Market was held at the middle of one ofChristchurch's worst hit earthquake suburbs on Saturday morning. It was a chance for Mt Pleasant, Redcliffs, Sumner and Lyttelton locals to access fresh food in a safe community space.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Local organiser Tom Davies said he was overwhelmed with the turnout organised on very short notice, in a less than normal environment including households without power or water, closed roads and liquefaction on site.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">"This was a market organised for our people by our people, with everyone pitching in to clean up the site or make homemade posters and signs. Information was spread by whatever means we could".</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Cam Booker, a vegetable grower, organised the stallholders who came from as far away as the Waipara Valley in North Canterbury. "Everyone wanted to help get fresh fruit, vegetables and bread to people who have had no supermarkets or any other food outlets open locally" he said.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As well as selling vegetables, Cam bought down a pallet of free royal gala apples for people to help themselves.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Angela Clifford, grower & Canterbury food supporter was also involved in organising the market. "Some of the stallholders who were there have lost 85% of their business over the last week. They can't stop their produce ripening but they now have no restaurants or other outlets to sell to. The earthquake has also put a temporary halt to the Lyttelton Farmers' Market, another source of income for them."</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Coffee was free for locals and was made by a couple of guys whose CBD coffee cart business had been affected by the quake. The coffee beans came from a local Christchurch roastery who have lost just about everyone one of their retail outlets in the city.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The cost of the coffee was covered by the profits from another stallholder selling bread who donated the money to the market. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">"The coffee queue was enormous" laughed Angela "but no-one was leaving it". "Imagine how good your first coffee in 10 days tastes!"</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Celebrity chef Jonny Schwass & Masterchef winner Brett McGregor cut up the onions for the BBQ. "We're just trying to help build the community up from ground level and one of the best ways to do that is the good old-fashioned kiwi sausage sizzle".</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">"We were offered so much support," said Tom, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>"the Darfield community trucked in free drinking water that didn't need to be boiled, and everyone brought down their containers to be filled". </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">One of the most poignant moments was the singing from the Linwood school students. They were sharply dressed as they were going straight from the market to the funeral of their classmate who had been killed in the earthquake.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">"It's such an extraordinary time. The resilience of the human spirit is amazing - watching people hug and greet each other. It's amazing what can grow from the dust and rubble."</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The 'Pop Up' Farmers' Market will happen again this coming Saturday 12 March from 10am to 1pm at the Mt Pleasant Community Centre, McCormacks Bay Rd Mt Pleasant Christchurch.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">For further information, please contact::</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Media enquiries: Angela Clifford 0274 242 871 </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Market enquiries : Tom Davies 0276 007 779</span></p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">For Images of 'Pop Up' Farmer's Market please contact Farmers' Market NZ - <a href="mailto:info@farmersmarkets.org.nz">info@farmersmarkets.org.nz</a> or 021 935995</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"></span> </p></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Chris Fortune</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Chairperson Farmers Markets NZ</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><br><a href="mailto:members@farmersmarkets.org.nz">members@farmersmarkets.org.nz</a><br><a href="http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz">www.farmersmarkets.org.nz</a></span></p> </span><br>-- <br><div>Have you voted for your favorite Farmers' Market in NZ ?<br><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.tastefarmersmarkets.org.nz/" target="_blank">www.tastefarmersmarkets.org.nz</a> </div></div> <div><br></div>Chris Fortune<div><a href="http://www.chrisfortune.co.nz/" target="_blank">www.chrisfortune.co.nz</a><br><br><div><div><a href="http://www.mfm.co.nz" target="_blank">www.marlboroughfarmersmarket.co.nz</a> <br> <a href="http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz" target="_blank">www.farmersmarkets.org.nz</a> <br><br><br><a href="http://www.chrisfortunerecipes.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.chrisfortunerecipes.blogspot.com</a><br><a href="http://www.marlboroughcommunitygarden.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.marlboroughcommunitygarden.blogspot.com</a><br> </div></div></div><br> Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-50617463460466413452011-02-16T12:29:00.000-08:002011-02-16T12:29:47.334-08:00Farmers' Markets New Zealand: Taste Farmers Markets New Zealand Awards 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; 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font-size: 12px; color: rgb(64, 64, 64); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 19px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 19px; ">Sounds like some sort of posh y name for somebody who has too much time on their hands.<br /><br />Well you can be a herbivore or an omnivore, so why not somebody who pays attention to where their food comes from and commits to eating local food as much as possible? This is not some nutcase religion, it is just about eating local. It is not an all-or-nothing venture, it is all about helping the environment, protecting your family's health and supporting small farmers and food producers in your region.<br /><br />The first bite to being a localvore is to determine what local means to yourself and your family: it could be food from a 100-kilometre radius, if could be from the whole of the South Island or even the whole of New Zealand. It is an individual decision that you need to be comfortable with.<br /><br />The key is that by creating a boundary, no matter how large or small, you are becoming conscious of the origin of your food. You can even go one step further and draw a circle around your home or region and this will help you with your food choices.<br /><br />We are all born localvores, it is just that sometimes we forget just what is in our backyard and what is in season.<br /><br />We may not be able to tackle the big issues of the world, but we are able to help build sustainable and connected communities by supporting each other.<br /><br />Five ways to become a localvore in New Zealand<br /><br />Visit a farmers' market. There are now more than 50 located from Invercargill to the Bay of Islands. Some are big, some are small, but the key is that they represent their regional seasons and producers. Farmers' markets keep small farms in business. Rather than going through a middle man, the farmer or producer will take home nearly all of the money you spend on regional produce – there are no on-sellers, resellers or people that just buy at the cheapest price and try to move it as fast as they can, regardless of the quality or where it has come from.<br /><br />Ask your supermarket manager where your meat, produce and dairy is coming from. Remember that supermarket managers are influenced by what you say and do. Let the managers know what's important to you.<br /><br />Preserve a local food of the season. By freezing, bottling and preserving you get to eat and enjoy flavours all year.<br /><br />Have a look for restaurants in your area that support local farmers and producers. Ask the restaurants about ingredients or ask your favourite farmers what restaurant accounts they have. Frequent businesses that support farmers in your region.<br /><br />Ask about origins. What you may have taken for granted as New Zealand-produced may come as a surprise.<br /><br />HONEY-SPICED APRICOTS<br /><br />Serve these with dollops of yoghurt for breakfast or dinner, or add a crumble topping and bake in the oven for a quick dessert. If all else fails, just eat them straight from the jar.<br /><br />2kg whole Marlborough apricots<br /><br />cinnamon sticks and cloves for each jar<br /><br />4 cups white wine vinegar<br /><br />500g Marlborough honey<br /><br />With a fork, prick the apricots all over and place them into cold sterilised jars. Place two cloves and one cinnamon stick in each jar. Bring the vinegar and honey to the boil and simmer for five minutes until it just starts to thicken, then pour over the apricots. Leave to cool before sealing the jars. For best flavour, leave for one month and use within 12 months.</span>Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-67118643177475459572010-11-12T01:52:00.000-08:002010-11-12T01:52:05.557-08:00Taste Farmers Markets New Zealand Awards 2011<a href="http://www.marketground.co.nz/Article.asp?SiteID=16429&ArticleID=5055">Taste Farmers Markets New Zealand Awards 2011</a>: "Objectives of the Taste Farmers' Markets Award<br /><br />The FM movement is about building and strengthening local communities, supports local businesses. The brand is environmentally sustainable and projects fresh, seasonal, quality. Customers are interested in their health, knowing where their food comes from and are well read and educated people. They’re also looking for social interaction and learning more about food<br /><br />Objectives of the Taste Farmers’ Market New Zealand Awards 2011<br /><br />• To celebrate Farmers’ Markets and their regional food producers<br /><br />• To support regional food producers and networks through celebration of achievements<br /><br />• To stimulate additional business for Farmers’ Markets and food producers of NZ"Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-6250858166034905672010-09-30T14:43:00.000-07:002010-09-30T14:43:27.036-07:00Market shopping<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 11px; "><div id="title" style="margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: auto; float: left; "><h1 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family: Georgia, Arial; font-size: 18pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: 500; ">Market shopping</h1></div><div id="author" style="clear: left; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; ">By Annabel Langbein</div><div id="date"></div><div id="image" style="background-color: rgb(226, 235, 230); width: 200px; height: auto; clear: both; padding-top: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 10px; float: right; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><img src="http://recipefinder.msn.co.nz/img/article/langbein/marketshopping.jpg" alt="Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook" /></div><div id="body" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); clear: left; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; ">My TV show <i>Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook</i> was filmed at my little cabin on the shores of Lake Wanaka, where I am lucky enough to maintain a large vegetable garden that provides much of my family's fresh produce.<p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">I have always grown my own vegetables - something that was instilled in me by my father Fred, who maintained a prodigious garden that provided us with a nutritious and interesting diet.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">When I started cooking, I learnt early on that the fresher your ingredients, the less work there is for you in the kitchen. With nature on your side it’s easy to be a great cook and enjoy delicious meals at the drop of the hat.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">The fluorescent atmosphere of a supermarket may make everything look good, but looks don’t necessarily equate to flavour or succulence. And it is this difference in flavour which goes a long way to explain the phenomenal popularity of farmers' markets.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">In the freshly picked harvests of local growers, we discover older and lesser known varieties of produce grown because they taste good, not because they suit the long life requirements of a supermarket supply chain.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">I also like the fact farmers' markets create a sense of community – something fast disappearing from our lives as people get busier and the big chains bump out old-timer providores.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Each week at the markets, the same friendly faces greet and cajole. I love this chance to try something new and be tempted by an artisan spread, cheese or specialty sausage. So, even without a backyard garden, it's possible to enjoy what is in season at its very best. New Zealand is blessed with some wonderful farmers’ markets where you can support local growers and cook in sync with nature's harvests.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Here’s a list of some of my favourite local markets around the country:</p><ul style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.boifm.org.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Bay of Islands Farmers' Market, Hobson Ave, Kerikeri.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Matakana Village Famers' Market, 2 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana.</li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.clevedonfarmersmarket.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Clevedon Village Farmers' Market, Clevedon Showgrounds.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.cityfarmersmarket.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">The City Farmers' Market at Britomart, Auckland City.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.glfm.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Grey Lynn Farmer's Market, 510 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.oratiafarmersmarket.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Oratia Farmers Market, 99 Parrs Rd, Oratia, Waitakere City.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Tauranga Farmers' Market, Tauranga Primary School.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Coroglen Farmers' Market, Coroglen Community Hall.</li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.gisbornefarmersmarket.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Gisborne Farmers' Market, Army Hall Car park, Fitzherbert Ave, Gisborne.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.foodhawkesbay.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market, Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Hastings.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.marketground.co.nz/fmnztaranaki" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Farmers' Market Taranaki, Currie St, New Plymouth.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.upperhuttfarmersmarket.org.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Upper Hutt Farmers' Market, Russell St, Upper Hutt.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.mfm.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Marlborough Farmers' Market, corner Market and High streets.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.marketground.co.nz/fmnznelson" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Nelson Farmers' Market, Fashion Island, corner Hardy and Morrison Streets.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.christchurchfarmersmarket.co.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Christchurch Farmers' Market, 16 Kahu Rd, Riccarton, Christchurch.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Methven Farmers' Market, The Square, Main St, Methven.</li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.otagofarmersmarket.org.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Otago Farmers' Market, Dunedin Railway Station.</a></li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Central Otago Farmers’ Market, Melmore Tce, Old Cromwell Town.</li><li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a href="http://www.wanakafarmersmarket.org.nz/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: underline; ">Wanaka Farmers Market, Ardmore and Dungarven streets, on Pembroke Park.</a></li></ul><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /><b style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial; font-weight: 600; ">Annabel Langbein</b> is the star of the new <i>TV ONE</i> series <i>Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook</i>(7pm Saturdays).</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Watch more <a href="http://recipefinder.msn.co.nz/video/" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Annabel Langbein recipe videos</a>.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Get <a href="http://recipefinder.msn.co.nz/recipes/annabellangbein/7950889/salsa-verde" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Annabel Langbein's Salsa Verde recipe</a>.</p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Get all <a href="http://recipefinder.msn.co.nz/index.aspx?sectionid=6677812&sectionname=tvshows&subsectionid=6764677&subsectionname=freerangecook" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; ">Annabel Langbein's cooking tips here</a>.</p></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 16px; ">See the cookbook <a href="http://www.annabel-langbein.com/shop_products.php?lead" target="new" style="color: rgb(255, 117, 41); text-decoration: none; "><i>Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook </i></a>for all the recipes from the TV show.</span><a href="http://recipefinder.msn.co.nz/tvshows/freerangecook/7950871/market-shopping">Market shopping</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-81355355735697978852010-09-05T20:42:00.000-07:002010-09-05T20:42:44.849-07:00Farmers' Markets New Zealand: Spring Has arrived at Farmers' Markets of NZ<a href="http://fmnz.blogspot.com/2010/09/spring-has-arrived-at-farmers-markets.html?spref=bl">Farmers' Markets New Zealand: Spring Has arrived at Farmers' Markets of NZ</a>: "Our thoughts are with our nine Canterbury Farmers' Market members, we are all thinking of you and wish you the best after the devastating ea..."Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-16134197461118271232010-07-24T19:44:00.000-07:002010-07-24T19:44:36.831-07:00Farmers' Markets New Zealand: Farmers markets grow up, take off | Stuff.co.nz<a href="http://fmnz.blogspot.com/2010/06/farmers-markets-grow-up-take-off.html?spref=bl">Farmers' Markets New Zealand: Farmers markets grow up, take off | Stuff.co.nz</a>: "Farmers markets grow up, take off | Stuff.co.nz Research is under way to pin down exactly how much farmers markets are worth to the economy ..."Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-35344152234847087872010-03-24T10:53:00.001-07:002010-03-24T10:53:49.240-07:00FMNZ CONFERENCE 2010 Bill Gallagher Centre Hamilton, 6-7-8 June<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNwId-nnxro9b5d6kH2W16Oz-EGBpj5d8l8WT4TJv8m9rwDRnNlE0Ewf7S-c4X3IiLAvv0MMDuB7PRrrqlz9T4pseK-N-1vNJrN1B29msFSmjGWHJ901xBt0xN5Q8ESefK1MFKuVybg/s1600/FMNZ+auth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNwId-nnxro9b5d6kH2W16Oz-EGBpj5d8l8WT4TJv8m9rwDRnNlE0Ewf7S-c4X3IiLAvv0MMDuB7PRrrqlz9T4pseK-N-1vNJrN1B29msFSmjGWHJ901xBt0xN5Q8ESefK1MFKuVybg/s320/FMNZ+auth.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz/">FARMER'S MARKET NZ Honest-to-goodness GOODNESS</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">With over 50 Farmers' Markets now operating around NZ, this conference will celebrate the success of your hard work, both regionally and nationally. Stallholders, market managers and market organisers and committees are invited to Hamilton to be inspired, to learn, to network and most of all share market experiences so that we can all benefit in the future. Hamilton will bring it on in June 2010 and we look forward to seeing you all there with a program that will be aimed at both established long running markets and new markets. The conference will look at “ the longer term success of farmers' markets as well as “Authenticity” and “Transparency” and keep you enticed with key note speakers and local food experiences from both the Hamilton and Cambridge Markets. For more information and to <a href="http://www.marketground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=10563&PageTypeID=9&PageID=43160&Tab=1">register click here</a></div>Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-49329882955315829312009-10-11T19:34:00.000-07:002009-10-11T19:35:04.597-07:00A great night out for a great cause!<p><img src="http://i1.createsend4.com/ei/r/1C/76A/BD7/133132/csimport/fm-fresh-thinking-top_0.jpg" alt="Farmers Markets New Zealand Food Inc Movie" title="Farmers Markets New Zealand Food inc Movie" width="601" height="76" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-37" /></p> <p>This Wednesday at 8:30pm NZ will see the premiere of the movie <a href="http://mailman.mindmedia.co.nz/t/r/l/hrdum/yuurtudlk/r" target="_blank"> Food Inc</a>.<br /> <br> It is probably the most important food movie of the last few years and is creating huge discussion overseas.<br /> <br> Food Inc is a movie about the food we eat. It challenges us to think about who grows it and what modern <br> developments in food production mean to our health and our environment.<br /> <br> You can see for yourself what all the talk is about by attending the open night screenings throughout <br> the country.<br /> <br> Farmers Market New Zealand is hosting this premiere in celebration of the new growing season and $5 from <br> every ticket sold will go directly to your local Farmers Market.<br /> <br> Greystone Wines from the Waipara Valley in North Canterbury will be providing a free glass of wine at <br> each of the Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch screenings.<br /> <br> For more information and to purchase your ticket for only $20 go to <a href="http://mailman.mindmedia.co.nz/t/r/l/hrdum/yuurtudlk/y">www.fmnzfoodinc.org.nz</a>.<br /> <br> Show support for your local food producers and have a great night out at the same time.</p> <p><div style="float:left;padding-right:20px;" ><a href="http://mailman.mindmedia.co.nz/t/r/l/hrdum/yuurtudlk/j" target="_blank"><img src="http://i2.createsend4.com/ei/r/1C/76A/BD7/133132/csimport/food-inc_1.jpg" alt="food-inc" title="food-inc" width="291" height="419" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-39" border="none"></a><br /> </div> <a>Proudly supported by:</a> <br> <a href="http://mailman.mindmedia.co.nz/t/r/l/hrdum/yuurtudlk/t" target="_blank"> <img src="http://i3.createsend4.com/ei/r/1C/76A/BD7/133132/csimport/radio-live_2.jpg" alt="Radio Live - Farmers Markets New Zealand Food Inc Movie" title="Farmers Markets New Zealand Food inc Movie" border="none"> </a> <a href="http://mailman.mindmedia.co.nz/t/r/l/hrdum/yuurtudlk/i" target="_blank"> <img src="http://i4.createsend4.com/ei/r/1C/76A/BD7/133132/csimport/greystone-wines-waipara_3.jpg" alt="Greystone Wines - Farmers Markets New Zealand Food Inc Movie" title="Farmers Markets New Zealand Food inc Movie" border="none"> </a> <p>This email was sent to membersfarmersmarkets.northland@blogger.com on behalf of your local Farmers<br> Market. You can instantly unsubscribe from these emails <br> by <a href="http://mailman.mindmedia.co.nz/t/r/u/hrdum/yuurtudlk/">clicking here</a>.</p> </div> <img src="http://mailman.mindmedia.co.nz/t/r/o/hrdum/yuurtudlk/o.gif" width="1" height="1" border="0" style="height:1px !important;width:1px !important;border-width:0 !important;margin-top:0 !important;margin-bottom:0 !important;margin-right:0 !important;margin-left:0 !important;padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important;padding-right:0 !important;padding-left:0 !important;" >Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-44047191970852195992009-08-28T05:54:00.001-07:002009-08-28T05:54:10.138-07:00Fwd: Farmers Markets World-wide pledge<div class="gmail_quote"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(153, 51, 51); "><table class="contentpaneopen"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" class="createdate" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-size: 8px; "> Monday, 24 August 2009 11:43</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; ">Farmers' market leaders from Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Great Britain meeting at the 3<sup>rd</sup>National Australian Farmers' Market Conference in Victoria this week, pledged today to establish and uphold standards for farmers' markets and to create a platform for the exchange of information and best practice that will support the global, sustainable development of the farmers' market movement.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; "><br><img src="http://www.farma.org.uk/plugins/content/contentoptimizer/2bf5651f7d2c1e082ec547cf77a335e7d6053331_300x154_Q75.jpeg" border="0" width="300" height="154"><br> <em>From left: Rita Exner, Chris Fortune, Miranda Sharp, Gareth Jones, Darlene Wolnick, Sophie McNeill, Richard McCarthy<br></em><br>The group will initiate an open forum and invites local food producers, market organisers and supporters to participate in positive exchanges that will help to improve local economies and communities through farmers' markets, and provide greater access to locally produced food for all.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; line-height: 24px; "> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; "> FARMA's Gareth Jones was among the speakers at the conference. Others included Richard McCarthy from Crescent City farmers' market in New Orleans, USA, whose experiences with Hurricane Katrina four years ago mirrored those of the population around Melbourne during 'Black Saturday's' forest fires last summer.<br> <br>The organisers and speakers at the event took the opportunity to formalise future relations with a communique highlighting the urgent need for a rebalancing and relocalising of food around the globe in the interests of reducing carbon emissions and improving diet, livelihoods and the environment.</p> </td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><br> Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-55113638929304361072009-06-09T14:31:00.000-07:002009-06-09T14:37:08.743-07:00FMNZ 2009 Market Managers Forum, Hamilton 22nd-24th June<div class="gmail_quote"><br> <div style="font-family:Tahoma"><span style="word-spacing:0px;font:16px 'Times New Roman';text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;letter-spacing:normal;border-collapse:separate"> <p align="center"><font face="Andalus" size="5"><b><img src="cid:3964an$IN808012445193310@Chris-PC" border="0"></b></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Andalus" size="5"><b>2009 Market Managers Forum</b></font> </p> <p align="justify"><font face="Andalus" size="3">The Market Managers Forum is a chance for managers from around the country to get together and share ideas, tools, solutions to issues, and to network with others, so that managers can feel comfortable sharing ideas with each other in the future. There will be guest speakers from America and Australia, information from FMNZ, and time to problem solve on any issues that are common to farmers' markets.</font> <font face="Andalus" size="3">To be held June 22<sup>nd</sup><span> </span>to 24<sup>th</sup>, 2009, the forum will be based at Pirongia Forest Park Lodge, in Pirongia near Hamilton. Food will be provided, and alcohol will only be permitted on the final evening. For more information email kerryn at <a href="mailto:secretary@farmersmarkets.org.nz" target="_blank">secretary@farmersmarkets.org.nz</a> or visit <a href="http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz" target="_blank">www.farmersmarkets.org.nz</a> </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="Andalus" size="3">Cost: $150 per person, plus the cost of travel, - this has been heavily subsidised by our buy local funding and in addition part of your travel costs will be reimbursed, so please bring your receipts.<span> </span></font> <br></p> <p align="justify"><font face="Andalus" size="3">You will be required to do a short presentation about you & your market, so please come prepared (see manager presentation below).</font> </p> <p align="justify"><font face="Andalus" size="3">Please fill out the following form and return by 12<sup>th</sup><span> </span>June with payment to</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Farmers' Markets New Zealand Inc,</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">C/- Kerryn Jensen</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">15 Fergusson St</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Hamilton East, 3216</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Hamilton</font></p> <p> <br></p> <p align="center"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3"></font></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="4"><b>Market Managers Forum RSVP</b></font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Name: _________________________________________</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Contact number: _________________________________</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Name of FM: ____________________________________________________________________</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Any dietary requirements?__________________________________________________________</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Any special personal requirements we need to be aware of?</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">________________________________________________________________________________</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Any medical requirements? Understandings that you will bring with you any prescribed medication and inform the co-ordinator of how to use the medication, if required in emergency.</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">________________________________________________________________________________</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">________________________________________________________________________________</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">________________________________________________________________________________</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Do you require pick up from the airport? YES / NO</font></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Which airport? ___________________________________________________________________</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Please provide details of flight: _______________________________________________________</font> <br></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="2">This Lodge is a DOC reserve and the following conduct must be adhered to:</font></p><font face="Andalus" size="2"><span style="word-spacing:0px;font:16px 'Times New Roman';text-transform:none;color:rgb(0,0,0);text-indent:0px;white-space:normal;letter-spacing:normal;border-collapse:separate"> <p><font face="Andalus" size="5"><b>Manager Presentation</b></font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3"><b>Instructions:</b></font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Use the Pecha Kucha principle (<span> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecha_Kucha" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecha_Kucha</a><span> </span>) - 20 slides of 20 secs each. – this limits you to 6mins 40sec.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">You may prepare the power point presentation yourself, or use a generic presentation we have prepared, but please use the sample power point presentation as a guide for what to include.</font> <br></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">You will also be required to fill out the Market Profile form which also includes this detail, but is for reference during the conference.<span> </span></font> <br></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Andalus" size="3">Be prepared to answer any Questions from your fellow managers</font></p> <p> <br></p> <p align="center"></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><br> </p> <p align="center"></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Bring this page with you –and pin it up on our map of NZ</font> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br></p> <p align="center"></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="6">(Market Photo)</font></p> <p align="center"></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="6">(Market Manager Photo)</font> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br></p> <ul type="DISC"> <li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Year market opened</font></li></ul> <p> <br></p> <ul type="DISC"> <li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Market Name:</font></li></ul> <p> <br></p> <ul type="DISC"> <li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Market Manager name:</font></li></ul> <p> <br></p> <ul type="DISC"> <li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Location/Venue:</font></li></ul> <p> <br></p> <ul type="DISC"> <li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Open Days & times:</font></li></ul> <p> <br></p> <ul type="DISC"> <li><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Stallholder No on database:</font></li></ul></span></font> <p><font face="Andalus" size="2"></font> </p></span> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Chris Fortune<br>(03) 579 3599 Home<br><br>021 935 995 Mobile<br><br><a href="http://www.mfm.co.nz">www.mfm.co.nz</a> (marlborough farmers market)<br><a href="http://www.farmersmarkets.org.nz">www.farmersmarkets.org.nz</a><br> <a href="http://www.chrisfortune.co.nz">www.chrisfortune.co.nz</a><br><br><a href="http://www.chrisfortunerecipes.blogspot.com">www.chrisfortunerecipes.blogspot.com</a><br><a href="http://www.marlboroughcommunitygarden.blogspot.com">www.marlboroughcommunitygarden.blogspot.com</a><br> <br> Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-42580566059922678102009-05-04T14:24:00.001-07:002009-05-04T14:24:14.795-07:00FMNZ Generic Advertising, Milestone 4, Buy Local Funding, Click to read<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWbGChY_Va-xzaJeLu7ROJpj8o9u0DUwJnWJSyJgr3gtB7I2F3haUnr5snh5EVUaVwuNCPRxIquJ6rCf0WyEurO9K-nXD3rArKAdU0pTNbwc1JCu-_Xc4Cj-4_rYr5f4OjnUzDLSuEME/s1600-h/FMNZ+Advertising-754797.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWbGChY_Va-xzaJeLu7ROJpj8o9u0DUwJnWJSyJgr3gtB7I2F3haUnr5snh5EVUaVwuNCPRxIquJ6rCf0WyEurO9K-nXD3rArKAdU0pTNbwc1JCu-_Xc4Cj-4_rYr5f4OjnUzDLSuEME/s320/FMNZ+Advertising-754797.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332082736109283058" /></a></p><br> Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-65634239514616149382009-04-24T17:12:00.000-07:002009-04-24T17:18:01.660-07:00Inaugural FMNZ Managers Retreat 22,23,24 th of June 2009<div class="gmail_quote"><div class="gmail_quote"><div>Ensure that you mark the dates for the afternoon of the 22, 23 rd and morning of the 24 th for of June for the Inaugural FMNZ Managers Retreat in Hamilton in your Diary's<br /></div> <div><br /></div><div>Kerryn Jenson (manager Hamilton and Cambridge Farmers' Market) and Tina Fortune (manager Marlborough Farmers' market) will be sending out the details to all markets and managers. It is a opportunity to network and share information with other like minded people who run successful Farmers' markets both in NZ and around the world. </div> <div><br /></div><div>Cost will be kept to a minimal to ensure that it is achievable for all markets and the Forum will cover Authenticity, Regionality, Networking, Communication, Problem Solving, Growth and Development and the future of Farmers' Markets in NZ</div> <div><br /></div><div>This Managers retreat will run ever second year alternative the FMNZ Conference and will incorporate the FMNZ AGM</div><div><br /></div><div>The FMNZ website is always being updated and a easy way to search for what you are looking for is to use the search box in the top left hand corner. We are also developing another website as part of your buy local funding and a sample can be found here <span style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(0, 0, 128);font-family:Arial;"><a href="http://www.sportsground.co.nz/fmnz" style="color:rgb(51, 51, 204)" target="_blank">www.sportsground.co.nz/fmnz</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> <span style="border-collapse:separate;color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The software allows committee/managers to admin there own site and stallholders and allows consumers and media to locate products and producers from Authentic Farmers markets around NZ. This is a sample draft only and is part of Milestone 5, buy local contributions</span></span></span></div></div></div>Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-12950371135326654562009-03-18T05:16:00.000-07:002009-03-21T03:54:30.085-07:00DAVID WILSON - BUILDING AN ENTERPRISING COMMUNITY THROUGH FARMERS MARKETS – UNLIMITED POTENTIAL FOR EVERY TOWN<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHj7HGNwizvmbhO07iiyaZlqk8hwKSX3pvYIP2jJIbKdZam0g7zctoB_2SC_GsOfP6J3hppJW-S3kPl7rR6qfCUM-qySkZEcX-X60AuzHfvskYNL4ItkkiKeVmXrAYooE_G2F7X1du6g/s1600-h/IMG_7335.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHj7HGNwizvmbhO07iiyaZlqk8hwKSX3pvYIP2jJIbKdZam0g7zctoB_2SC_GsOfP6J3hppJW-S3kPl7rR6qfCUM-qySkZEcX-X60AuzHfvskYNL4ItkkiKeVmXrAYooE_G2F7X1du6g/s320/IMG_7335.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314501804400542210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyTXsoOKOUZUUTIfbMn8J5umiOh_96r1I7UBk3mVv6FxG1LIQmBPQ0kwwYP9xm-eEdAS91Fqr3vNbyZtjoIOkcq-yuirHD_Et2f7MCqSztZliiSSm0VPZ7299gsXuFJh0A6br4rISog/s1600-h/IMG_6466.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyTXsoOKOUZUUTIfbMn8J5umiOh_96r1I7UBk3mVv6FxG1LIQmBPQ0kwwYP9xm-eEdAS91Fqr3vNbyZtjoIOkcq-yuirHD_Et2f7MCqSztZliiSSm0VPZ7299gsXuFJh0A6br4rISog/s320/IMG_6466.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314501792317604306" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold;font-size:12px;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 13px; font-family:Tahoma;">David Wilson Key Messages</span><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;">“<i>In times of change it is the learners</i></span></b><b><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%; Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language:EN-USfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"> </span></i></b><b><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%; Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language:EN-AUfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;">who inherit the future. “<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><b><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><b><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;">“Every single person has capacities, abilities and gifts”<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><b><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN-USfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;">“The Purpose of a business is to find and keep customers”<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN-USfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><b><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;">“Find out what your customers want and give it to them”</span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi- line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:11.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi- line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif";font-family:";font-size:16.0pt;color:red;">Northland meeting with David Wilson was postponed until further notice</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi- line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:16.0pt;">WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY AND MARKET LIFE THAT CANNOT BE LOST?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi- line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:16.0pt;">WHAT DO WE NEED TO GET RID OF FROM OUR COMMUNITY MARKET?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi- line-height:115%;Tahoma","sans-serif"font-family:";font-size:16.0pt;">WHAT NEEDS MODIFYING OR REORGANISING IN TERM OF OUR COMMUNITY AND MARKET LIFE?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><br /></p><p></p>Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-15272550359265358792009-03-18T05:09:00.000-07:002009-03-20T03:53:27.731-07:00FMNZ Vision<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijR7xcTSzc8oDXAooXCGO_9Pa6MvFNaZio5_ODrHtChkrju2y8u-Voo9WtLY1x-SWX11KuR7MVQu0XhQXobFEgkCwj1oxr0zgJBdhnjQYCTmBmEmnqlY8T6ZEscuBXbivR13ZHrT4jtQ/s1600-h/IMG_6495.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijR7xcTSzc8oDXAooXCGO_9Pa6MvFNaZio5_ODrHtChkrju2y8u-Voo9WtLY1x-SWX11KuR7MVQu0XhQXobFEgkCwj1oxr0zgJBdhnjQYCTmBmEmnqlY8T6ZEscuBXbivR13ZHrT4jtQ/s320/IMG_6495.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314498964205394242" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vision</span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></b><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Our vision is to…</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> develop a national network of around 50 authentic Farmers Markets, drawn together by a shared passion for and commitment to fresh, locally produced, authentic food direct to consumers.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">For FMNZ specifically, this means: </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Working towards certification - showing each market does indeed meet the definition and standards of a “Farmers Market”. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Being a source for member Markets looking for quality help, information, resources, advice etc. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">FMNZ being established on a professional footing – with a paid coordinator (in time), and paid contractors delivering specific project outcomes. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:90.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">FMNZ taking on the overall role of PR and marketing the “Farmers Market movement” – but this does not in any way negate the local efforts to promote a specific market. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-left:72.0pt;text-align:center; text-indent:-72.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">FMNZ taking on national responsibilities around internal communication (across the network), liaising with Economic development Agencies, funding sources and national organisations with like interests. </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-54752505414066266932009-03-18T05:07:00.000-07:002009-03-20T03:53:27.731-07:00The Mission of FMNZ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFtnIn11tKepE8DBWyHgd_UZDTwhvbJ_OPjd-TSxdrzSafIDlqBtpF9vrT-AHFuGOMmaBJC8dBDUeaX2tOzlDIfmYPVF0tv3szPUnNkO1SATNbMxWv5rNu1hQ843bq2rA4qb7vhdZMiQ/s1600-h/IMG_6479.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFtnIn11tKepE8DBWyHgd_UZDTwhvbJ_OPjd-TSxdrzSafIDlqBtpF9vrT-AHFuGOMmaBJC8dBDUeaX2tOzlDIfmYPVF0tv3szPUnNkO1SATNbMxWv5rNu1hQ843bq2rA4qb7vhdZMiQ/s320/IMG_6479.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314498384971031138" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:72.0pt;text-indent:-72.0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mission</span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></b><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Farmers Markets New Zealand’s mission is to: </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:72.0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">foster the ongoing development of farmers markets in </span><st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">New Zealand</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></st1:country-region></st1:place></span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="mso-tab-count:2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As part of this overall purpose, the national organisation (FMNZ) exists to: </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:89.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style=" font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Spread passion for fresh, local, authentic food, by educating people and groups and engaging with (or lobbying) local government or national bodies.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:89.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style=" font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Protect and develop the Farmers Market brand, and brand values of authenticity, local, fresh food produce.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:89.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style=" font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Act as a mentor to local Farmers Markets, sharing knowledge and information.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:89.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style=" font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Progress the common interests of FM members.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:89.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style=" font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Facilitate excellent communication between markets and with consumers.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt; margin-left:89.85pt;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops: list 90.0pt"><span lang="EN-AU" style=" font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Support local market managers to help local markets be successful.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584918991996434871.post-52550896894104513842009-03-18T04:57:00.000-07:002009-03-20T03:53:27.731-07:00The Aims of FMNZ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkqmrbjLnJbfstXK_IgEZyJ0Zetf-TrlE4qgK47XIqiiDxicUC6PPsAOInGbJOsDijUB8uNTcEONTKgfebN4LJ-g3HEe4rvl-ys8DIhXVqsTSpe-Z3ulCdUaFhKwTI0zsRLdOHfgjHg/s1600-h/Note2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkqmrbjLnJbfstXK_IgEZyJ0Zetf-TrlE4qgK47XIqiiDxicUC6PPsAOInGbJOsDijUB8uNTcEONTKgfebN4LJ-g3HEe4rvl-ys8DIhXVqsTSpe-Z3ulCdUaFhKwTI0zsRLdOHfgjHg/s320/Note2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314496170741459346" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 11.15pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(241, 91, 53); font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; ">The aims of the Farmers' Market New Zealand Association are</span><br /></p> <ul type="square"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:11.15pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0ptcolor:#F15B35;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;color:black;">To facilitate the formation of a network of authentic Farmers’ Markets throughout New Zealand</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:11.15pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0ptcolor:#F15B35;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;color:black;">To clearly define the concept of an authentic Farmers’ Market and facilitate the development of this model in the cities and provinces of New Zealand. </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:11.15pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0ptcolor:#F15B35;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;color:black;">To support the viable and self-sufficient operation of existing and future Farmers’ Markets by sharing information and providing appropriate resources.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:11.15pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0ptcolor:#F15B35;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;color:black;">To protect the brand “Farmers’ Market”, clearly distinguishing the concept of a Farmers’ Market from other markets, both retail and wholesale </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:11.15pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 36.0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;color:black;">To advocate on behalf of members at a national level.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;color:#F15B35;"> </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:8.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:11.15pt"><span style="mso-bidi-;font-family:Tahoma;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Executive of FMNZ (comprises of seven farmers market representatives) is interested in your comments, and ask those with feedback to have it with us no later than 15th June by e-mail to </span><a href="mailto:members@farmersmarket.org.nz"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">members@farmersmarket.org.nz </span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;font-size:11px;"><br /></span></p>Chris Fortunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09815886503946450534noreply@blogger.com0