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A celebration of fresh fruit and vegetables was held on Wednesday with the fifth birthday of the Greater Whitsunday Farmers Market.
The market’s stall numbers and customers grew through 2020, despite Covid-19 impacting many small businesses around Australia.
The farmers market was deemed an essential service as a supplier of fresh and locally-sourced produce, and it has resulted in major growth to the businesses.
Greater Whitsunday Farmers Market president Deb McLucas said the marketplace had grown since its inception, but the community’s desire to support local business was a major reason for growth through 2020.
“We actually had a positive impact from Covid, it gave us a huge boost from local support as they looked to shop local and find fresh produce during a time where people are thinking more about their health,” she said.
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Subscriber only Get ready to salivate as major foodie events make their way back onto the must-do calendar. Greater Whitsunday Food Network s Gillian Molloy has dished out all the delicious details as she steps into the inaugural manager position covering the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions. Greater Whitsunday Food Network s inaugural manager Gillian Molloy. Picture: Contributed The first date to pencil in is June 12 for the St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend. I ve got to say, I m very excited, Ms Molloy said. I ve salivating just talking about it. Australian celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be part of a foodie event in the Isaac region. Picture: Contributed
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Annie Norrish could be described as a plant mother, lovingly tending to her babies until they’re hardy and ready to be sold to customers.
Owner of Annie’s Nursery at Bucasia, Mrs Norrish said she spends her days propagating, re-potting, shaping and caring for the plants that comprise more than two-thirds of the nursery’s stock.
“I’ve been in the industry for over 30 years,” Mrs Norrish said.
“I started on the kitchen table.
“There’s so much to offer with plants – by the time you propagate to the time they grow up, with the colours and flowers, the scent, and getting them sold when they’re looking their best.”
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