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Victorian Farmers' Markets Association
The Victorian Farmers' Markets Association (VFMA) is a not-for-profit membership organization that advocates for local farmers in Victoria, Australia, promoting sustainable food systems and accredited farmers' markets.
Overview
What Victorian Farmers' Markets Association does
What Victorian Farmers' Markets Association is
The Victorian Farmers' Markets Association (VFMA) is a not-for-profit membership organization that advocates for local farmers in Victoria, Australia, promoting sustainable food systems and accredited farmers' markets.
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2004
- Approximate age
- About 22 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
Official channels
Find Victorian Farmers' Markets Association elsewhere
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Capability profile
Victorian Farmers' Markets Association as a community
Community overview
The Victorian Farmers' Markets Association (VFMA) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2002 and incorporated in 2004. It is based in Victoria, Australia, and focuses on developing and supporting a network of accredited farmers, makers, and farmers' markets. The VFMA aims to contribute to sustainable communities and food security by ensuring that shoppers can trust the authenticity of the products they purchase at farmers' markets.
Community focus
The VFMA invests in the accreditation of farmers, makers, and markets to ensure that consumers can buy directly from producers. The organization supports local food systems by promoting fresh, seasonal produce and advocating for best practices in farming and market operations. The VFMA collaborates with various organizations to enhance food sovereignty and sustainability within the agricultural sector.
Member value
Members of the VFMA benefit from access to a network of accredited farmers' markets, support in accreditation processes, and resources for promoting their products. The association also provides updates on market schedules and seasonal recipes through its newsletter.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Operators
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- community and other
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Australia
Community activity
Events and activity
The VFMA's network includes over 30 accredited farmers' markets operating weekly, fortnightly, or monthly across Victoria, featuring a diverse range of products including fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and artisanal goods made by local producers.
Common questions
What to know about Victorian Farmers' Markets Association
Upseed classifies Victorian Farmers' Markets Association under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
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