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 […]

Queanbeyan Christmas in July  – applications now open

By |2017-03-29T21:23:30+11:0029 March, 2017|business, general news|

After the overwhelming success of the Queanbeyan Christmas in July markets in 2016, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council are back and ready to unwrap the merriest event in the region.

Just like any good Christmas gathering there will be lots of goodies to find, a bounty of food that will make any Santa’s belly wobble and lots of […]

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 […]

Garlic, how to grow it

By |2017-03-21T10:34:29+11:0021 March, 2017|business, courses, general news|

A new fully facilitated online course opening Tuesday evening March 21st, 9PM for enrolment.

It’s a comprehensive, pragmatic, straightforward, no fancy pants, short course that tells you how to grow garlic in Australia’s suitable climate areas.

Developed by skilled and experienced growers, it’s a garlic growing cradle to grave kind of course that will get you started […]

Small farm model faces woes and opportunity

By |2017-03-15T22:39:48+11:0015 March, 2017|business, general news|

Penny Kothe, with her partner Paul McKinnon have for the past four years farmed on 100 acres (40 ha) east of Bungendore. Caroola Farm is in the broadacre (RU1) zone at Mulloon off the King’s Highway. Many readers may also know Penny from her pioneering work to help establish the brand and reality of the […]

Producer stallholders wanted at the Bywong Car Boot Sale

By |2017-03-15T15:34:32+11:0015 March, 2017|business, general news|

Be part of Bywong’s biggest community event of the year at the Bywong Car Boot Sale on Sunday 26th March from 9AM – 12PM.

Food producers and vendors are welcome to attend.  Over 100 stalls are expected.  The site fee is $15.  Please contact Felicity to reserve your spot.

The Car Boot Sale will be held […]

Introducing Homegrown Me

By |2017-03-15T13:09:08+11:0015 March, 2017|business, general news|

Homegrown Me is a Canberra startup that is helping the local food industry in so many ways.  We’ve asked Homegrown Me to tell us a little more about the business.   If you like what you read, we encourage you to delve deeper by visiting their website or Facebook page…

It’s a pleasure to be writing […]

Share your skills and talents at the Bungendore Harvest Festival

By |2017-03-15T19:57:05+11:0014 March, 2017|business, general news|

The Bungendore Harvest Festival will be a weekend full of family fun.  We are now calling for organisations and individuals who would like to present short talks or demonstrations on Market Day, Saturday 29th April.

The streets of Bungendore will come alive with stall holders showcasing local food and wine, restaurants and bars will be open […]

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