Farmers Market for Yarrawonga

Belmore Street Yarrawonga moves closer to the reality of a Farmers Market. It is proposed that the Market be held one Sunday each month. The objective is to assist local farmers to promote thier product and to increase the viabilty of Sunday trading.

Moira Shire Council have received funding from Regional Development Victoria to conduct a Feasibility Study. There are three steps to the process. Firstly the viabiltiy of the site was assessed, then the Belmore Street Traders were consulted and finally an audit is being conducted to ensure there is sufficient local produce to support the market. If all these things can be ticked off, further funding can then be accessed to set up the market.

Farmers Markets operate under very strict guidelines. Stall holders sell only local produce and it is the producer who sells to the consumer. Shoppers can be assured of obtaining fresh local produce about which they are able to talk to the person who grew it!

Yarrawonga Mulwala Chamber of Commerce Vice President, Penne Tregenza, reports that there has been very positive feedback from the local traders.