Young Region Farmers Market has donated $1000 to four local organisations that give back to the community.

The YRFM is a not for profit organization formed over 15 years ago by primary producers to provide fresh locally grown produce such as fruit, vegies, honey, eggs, flowers, plants, meat, jams, sauces, wines, cookery and more.

The aim was to help local growers with an outlet to sell their produce and local people to source very fresh produce.

With the passing of time the number of producers decreased so it was decided to accept some local home made crafts.

Craft items on sale now include jewellery, candles, appliqued linen, crochet, sewing, woolen garments made from home spun fleece, 3D printed items, artwork, printed items, floral arrangements, bulbs, quilting, pottery, plants, iron craft and a variety of other crafts.

There are 40 stalls registered with our not for profit orgaisation, as well as all the stalls there is also a coffee van, hot food including barbecue and/or Filipino cuisine.

In warmer weather there is snow cones and fairy floss.

Stallholders pay a fee for their site each market and this allows us to make donations to charity each year.

We are very pleased this year to be able to donate $1000 to four organisations.

The recipients are Boys to the Bush, MND Research group, Margaret House the women's crisis centre and the Young Conservatorium of Music.

Young and Region Farmers Markets are held on the first and third Saturday of each month from 9am until 12 noon in Anderson park near the Visitors Centre.

We welcome all visitors to browse the markets.

The markets are always looking for more stalls so if you grow any produce or made any different crafts please contact us through Facebook or phone Bev 0491 150 940.

We thank our loyal customers whose patronage allows us to continue and to support our local organisations.

BEV MOLONEY