Permaculture – education for life!

By |2017-08-01T16:31:52+10:0027 July, 2017|business, courses, eating seasonally, general news|

What is permaculture and how can it change your life?

Permaculture is a design science for living systems – it is far from just gardening. Permaculture can be used in all aspects of your life and work and immersing yourself into a 12-day Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course is “one of the most life-changing experiences” […]

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Fireside gathering to connect local food community

By |2017-07-25T13:25:44+10:0025 July, 2017|business, general news|

Join us at a fireside gathering to connect with people and businesses who are passionate about growing our local food community.  Southern Harvest has achieved a lot in the last 12 months to help local farmers and small food business owners connect with each other and with more consumers, and we need your help to […]

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Seeking expressions of interest for a new farmers market in Queanbeyan

By |2017-09-21T07:00:23+10:0011 July, 2017|business, farmers market, general news|

Plans are under way for a Southern Harvest Farmers Market at Queanbeyan to begin in late October this year.  The new farmers market will showcase locally grown and made food and will help local farmers and local small food businesses earn more income locally, develop new income streams and provide opportunities for food start ups.

The […]

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Spotlight on Bungendore businesses supporting events and conferences

By |2017-06-21T06:44:17+10:0020 June, 2017|business, general news|

A report is being prepared to demonstrate Bungendore’s potential as an event and conference destination.  Local businesses that are capable of supporting such events should provide the requested details to Executive Events Solutions as soon as possible.

Executive Events Solutions has been contracted by the QPRC to compile a event planner document to showcase and advertise […]

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A new home for Homegrown Me’s commercial kitchen

By |2017-05-16T13:51:49+10:0016 May, 2017|business, general news|

Homegrown Me’s pop-up kitchen has found a new home at Canberra City Farm.

The Homegrown Me and Canberra City Farm Community Kitchen is for foodie start ups, community groups or people looking for a fully accredited commercial kitchen space to hire on a casual or part time basis.

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Bungendore Harvest Festival Wrap Up

By |2017-05-03T22:01:58+10:003 May, 2017|business, general news|

What a wonderful weekend in Bungendore! The streets, quite literally, came alive as people enjoyed the sunny Autumn weather, talking to farmers and sampling food.

The streets were packed, with not a parking spot to be found for blocks, the ATM’s ran out of cash and local businesses […]

Two stall sites available at Bungendore Harvest Festival on 29 April

By |2017-04-20T09:53:37+10:0020 April, 2017|business, general news|

There are just two non-powered sites left for the Bungendore Harvest Festival market stalls on Saturday 29th April from 10AM until 5PM.

The Harvest Festival is a celebration of locally grown food, wine and farming, and all stall holders should fit within this theme.  Find out more about the Bungendore Harvest Festival to see if your […]

Learn how to boost farm gate productivity and improve environmental health

By |2017-03-29T19:47:05+11:0029 March, 2017|business, courses, general news|

Join the Farms with a Future Program by attending one of SCPA-South East Producers’ Ground Work Days, and improve the sustainability of your farm.

Do you want to improve your soil, water retention and biodiversity, but are not sure where to start?

You’ll get to:

  • See what other farmers are already doing
  • Participate in a practical Ground […]

Local produce wanted for the Bungendore Harvest Festival

By |2017-03-21T22:42:32+11:0021 March, 2017|business, general news|

Local produce will be showcased during the Harvest Festival and Bungendore cafes and restaurants want to know what produce is available and where to source it.

Farmers, if you will have excess of the following items for sale toward the end of April, please contact us:

  • fresh fruit
  • vegies
  • meat
  • eggs
  • dairy products
  • nuts
  • other tasty […]
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