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MARGARET RIVER REGION’S FARMERS’ MARKETS WORDS | Sarina Kamini
Small-scale food production plus sustainable and regenerative farming practices are a big part of what makes the local food economy in the Margaret River Region such a lure. Get up close and personal with the people behind the produce at these regional farmers’ markets. The Margaret River Farmers’ Market Every Saturday, 7.30am – 11.30am. 272 Bussell Highway, Margaret River. Held on the TAFE grounds just south of the Margret River township on Bussell Highway, this market committee works hard to ensure authenticity and accessibility. Every market stall holder grows, produces or makes their products in the south west region. Jim and Di bring up seasonal fruit and veg from Manjimup, Michaela juices in summer and sells hot soups in winter, Marcelle heads up the local bakery team, Margaret sells her made-in-Cowaramup gold medal awardwinning butter and cheeses, and Teesha serves up dumplings. A Saturday morning here is an introduction to community as much as it is an opportunity to buy pickedyesterday produce.
The Shed Market Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 12 Caves Road, Abbey. Produce is the star at The Shed Market, but the market itself is an icon too. Chris and Donna Carlyle founded the market after an inspirational trip to South Africa where they visited an Earth Fair Food Market in Cape Town. They wanted to create somewhere with similar intimate community connections that celebrated a love of food. Arrive at The
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