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Byron Farmers Market is held Thursdays 7-11am at Butler St Reserve, and Bangalow Farmers Market is Saturdays 7-11am at Piccabeen Park, Deacon St 🍅🍌🥑🥕🚜

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No better way to start the day than heading to your local farmers market early in the morning 🧑🏼‍🌾🍎🍌🌸🎙️

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The question was recently raised on a Byron Facebook community page asking if people shop at the farmers’ market to save money. It brought a flurry of responses, overwhelming positive, so we asked the manager of Byron Farmers Market, Tom Carey, for his thoughts…

‘There isn’t a simple yes or no answer as there are so many variables, but there’s no doubt that some produce at the farmers’ market is cheaper than the alternatives at the supermarkets – not all, but some. Where price differences and the advantage of farmers’ markets really come to the fore is in times of food crises.

‘For example, when there was a shortage of bananas a few years ago due to cyclone and storm damage, prices for bananas in supermarkets skyrocketed to around $14 per kilo. At the farmers’ market, there was no price gouging and prices remained stable at around $3 per kilo.

‘During the floods and COVID when food being trucked into the region couldn’t get through, supermarket shelves were bare. However, our farmers continued to grow and harvest, which meant that fresh supplies of food were available every week and we were able to continue to feed our community.

‘When you shop at the farmers’ market you are supporting local farming families and keeping money in the local economy. You’re also getting produce that is freshly harvested – not food that’s been sitting in cool rooms or on shelves for long periods of time. And when you’re buying produce that is super fresh, the nutrient content has not deteriorated, it lasts longer and has more flavour.

‘The farmers’ market also offers a great range of heirloom and exotic fruit and veg that you won’t find in supermarkets, and you get to know exactly where your food comes from. If you want to know how it was grown, how to store or use it, you can ask the person who grew it. While some things may not be available year round, this teaches us to eat by the seasons – just as nature intended.

‘On top of all of that, the farmers’ market acts as a community hub – for both customers and farmers. At the end of the day, we feel very appreciative of our community and are always thankful for their support, whether they spend a little or a lot.’ taken in Byron Farmers Market by @byronfarmers

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8 months ago

If you’re a regular at the market, you’ll know that we have been providing reusable cups, glass jars, bowls and plates for months now as part of our move towards a zero waste marketplace and reducing our impact on the environment. This has saved literally hundreds and hundreds of items from landfill every week! And now we are taking our war on waste to the next level. As of tomorrow, there will be no single-use food and drink vessels in the market. For those eating and drinking at the market, nothing changes – we will still provide reusable options for you to eat and drink from. When you’re done, just return them to the black tubs (glass/ceramics) and pink bins (plastics) where they’ll be picked up and run through a commercial dishwasher before being used again and again and again. What IS changing tomorrow, is our takeaway options. There will no longer be single-use coffee cups, plates or bowls provided. Instead, we ask that you BYO or check with the stall as to what their reusable takeaway options are. Better still, help us and the planet and simply take five minutes to chill and finish your food and drink at the market. We’re in this together! Cheers legends!
#farmersmarket #byronbay #bangalow #realfarmers #realfood #waronwaste taken in Byron Farmers Market by @byronfarmers

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a year ago

Good morning Bangalow! Don’t let the rain stop you from stocking up the freshest locally grown produce and a yummy brekkie!
#farmersmarket #bangalow #byronbay #realfarmers #realfood by @byronfarmers

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It might be a little wet tomorrow morning but Banaglow Farmers Market is on rain or shine! See you then 🙂
#farmersmarket #bangalow #byronbay #realfarmers #realfood taken in Bangalow NSW by @byronfarmers

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2 days ago

Nic from Rockwall Farm has new-season garlic scapes - certified organic and grown up the road at Goonengerry
#farmersmarket #byronbay #bangalow #realfarmers #realfood taken in Byron Farmers Market by @byronfarmers

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3 days ago

You’re never too young to start learning about where your food comes from! See you bright and early tomorrow for market day tomorrow 💚
#farmersmarket #byronbay #bangalow #realfarmers #realfood taken in Byron Farmers Market by @byronfarmers

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4 days ago

Roseberry Growers have the first salad onions of the season at Bangalow this morning! Delish!
#farmersmarket #bangalow #byronbay #realfarmers #realfood taken in Bangalow NSW by @byronfarmers

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8 days ago

Andrea from Marlivale Farm will be back at Bangalow tomorrow with locally grown rice and pecans!
#farmersmarket #bangalow #byronbay #realfarmers #realfood taken in Bangalow NSW by @byronfarmers

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9 days ago

Organic heirloom tomatoes being kissed by the rain at Red Earth Farmers stall 💛🧡❤️
#farmersmarket #byronbay #bangalow #realfarmers realfood taken in Byron Farmers Market by @byronfarmers

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10 days ago

When the produce stall is pretty as a picture! You’ll find these beauties from Five Sixty Farms tomorrow in Byron and on Saturday morning in Bangalow 💚
#farmersmarket #byronbay #bangalow #realfarmers #realfood taken in Byron Farmers Market by @byronfarmers

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11 days ago

We have Corn Daddy & Friends at Bangalow this morning! Amazing breakfast using our farmers amazing ingredients. So good
#farmersmarket #bangalow #byronbay #realfarmers #realfood taken in Bangalow NSW by @byronfarmers

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