Small Scale Poultry Producers Under Threat

By |2017-02-22T10:38:12+11:0022 February, 2017|business, general news|

Pastured poultry farms across NSW face being put out of business by unfair and out-of- date legislation, being enforced by governments who consistently fail to acknowledge the needs and requirements of healthy, small farming businesses.

The legislation states that you need to apply for Designated Development Approval if you have more than 250,000 poultry, OR any number of […]

How small scale farmers are supplying local communities and reaping benefits for all

By |2017-02-15T12:16:24+11:0015 February, 2017|business, farmers market, general news|

A surge in interest in locally grown and made food is providing enormous benefits across communities.  Apart for the oblivious benefits to farmers and consumers, there are significant flow on effects to local communities.

ABC’s Australia Wide featured the Southern Harvest Farmers Market in Bungendore and SAGE Farmers Market in Moruya.  The […]

Queanbeyan to showcase local food at orchestral event

By |2017-02-27T16:27:32+11:0014 February, 2017|business|

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra will be performing in Queanbeyan at the new park area near Queanbeyan River, and Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council are looking for food vendors who offer local produce which is fresh, fun and suit the nature of this event to express interest in attending.

The event will run from 7:30 – 9:30PM on Saturday […]

Top 10 marketing ideas for local business

By |2017-02-14T14:27:45+11:0014 February, 2017|business, general news|

Would you like to discuss with a professional marketing company how your business can use and take advantage of the top marketing tactics for your business?  Attend this practical workshop where the top 10 marketing ideas for local business in 2017 will be covered.

Following the workshop, available to a limited number of businesses who register […]

Food safety information session

By |2017-02-07T10:37:17+11:007 February, 2017|business, general news|

On 7 March 2017, ACT Health is holding a free food safety information session in collaboration with Canberra Business Chamber. The aim of this event is to discuss common food safety issues and the tools available to assist food businesses to achieve compliance.

This event will also allow ACT Health to engage with food businesses and […]

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