Boomerang Bags is a community driven project that makes and circulates reusable shopping bags to help reduce the use of plastic. Boomerang Bags are made by volunteers (kids welcome) with second-hand and repurposed fabrics.
Donations of fabrics are being sought for the first sewing bee. Fabric, including […]
The Canberra City Farm (CCF) has created nine allotments for Canberra Organic Gardeners-style gardening at Dairy Road, Fyshwick.
Each allotment is 8m x 5m with water laid on. You don’t need to rent a complete allotment—CCF can subdivide.
The soil is good and fertile, with few weeds. Most have full sun; two are partially shaded by elm […]
Southern Harvest Farmers Market at Bungendore is on from 9-12 every Saturday at The Anglican Hall, Butmaroo Street, Bungendore.
Come and join us this week for a fun and informative morning.
There will be talks, demos and competitions including:
This forum is intended to support ‘communities of practice’ for all those working towards a sustainable and fair food system in Australia. It will be ‘go to’ place online to easily connect with, learn from and share knowledge with others in the fair food movement.
Join the conversation at www.fairfoodforum.org.au.
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.
Find out more
Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) recognises the significant potential of tourism as a key driver of the visitor economy and economic growth in the region. QPRC are preparing the region’s first Tourism Plan, which is open for public comment now.
What impact will it have on our local food industry?
How will affect your business?
Have your say today at […]
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 […]
Gather your weekly fruit, veg, eggs, meat, honey and bread – all locally grown or made. Spoil yourself with some gourmet treats. Stock up on local wine. Pick out a Mothers Day gift, grab some things for the garden or paddock; and when you’re done treat yourself to a local food lunch among the market […]
Head to the Southern Harvest stall on Saturday and have a go at our guessing competition. You can win prizes ranging from a free lunch, a 50kg bag of potatoes, native herbs and spices, apple juice, olive oil gift pack, body spray, tickets to the Bega Valley Field Days in September, gift hamper, a book, […]
Learn where your food comes from, how it is produced, how you can grow your own, or simply enjoy the fruits of someone else’s labour by participating in a farm, winery or garden tour on Sunday 30th April during the Bungendore Harvest Festival.
Some tours require booking or RSVP, some require payment, and some are free.
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