The Maribyrnong community can continue to enjoy the Yarraville farmers and craft market with a new string of traders.
Market organiser Eileen Fiederling O’Callaghan said the market has operated in different locations in Yarraville for the past 10 years.
“We run the market on the third Saturday of each month at Beaton Reserve,” she said.
“I love the people, I really absolutely love them and I have had so many wonderful experiences.”
With 10 stallholders visitors can expect a variety of produce and goods when they shop at the market, one of which is mushroom farmer Andrew McDougal.
Mr McDougal is a new stallholder at the market who is excited to share his love for mushrooms.
“I have been looking for a community to join, I have been to this market a number of times and like the way it was really local,” he said.
“It has been an interest of mine for quite a long time. It’s something that I have wanted to start selling because of the health benefits and also because they are delicious as well.”
A multi purpose veggie according to Mr McDougal, mushrooms are not only tasty but good for you.
“Besides the taste, the health benefits include being good for your immune system and are really good for your gut as well,” he said.
“The good thing about markets is they have been growing on a proper farm.”
Mr McDougal said he enjoys the support he gets at a community market.
“People support and are mindful of shopping locally and sustainably.”
Jennifer Pittorino
