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 […]

Permaculture Convergence Volunteers Wanted

By |2017-01-31T13:07:15+11:0031 January, 2017|general news|

The South East Region of NSW was selected as the venue for the 14th Australasian Permaculture Convergence to be held on 15-19 April 2018 near Canberra, and is now calling for volunteers to help with the event.

If you would like to join one of the troika organising teams of: venue, program, marketing, public expo, or pre/post events […]

Tomato Tasting at the Farmers Market Feb 11th

By |2017-01-26T13:46:54+11:0026 January, 2017|eating seasonally, farmers market, general news|

Saturday February 11th 9am til Noon, Bungendore Anglican Hall, Butmaroo St

TBrightside - toms an carrotsigerella, San Marzano, Jaune Flammee, Tommy Toe, Green Zebra, Ox Heart, Yellow Pear, Black Krim, Brandy Wine Pink, Wapsipinicon Peach, Amish Paste …

The varieties are almost endless, are you ready to taste them […]

Meet the new Southern Harvest Association Committee

By |2017-01-19T22:48:42+11:0019 January, 2017|general news|

The 2016 Southern Harvest Association AGM was a good opportunity for the volunteer committee to review the 2016 year as well as where Southern Harvest is currently sitting in terms of enacting our Activity Plan and meeting the needs of our members. It was acknowledged by all that impacts on time and availability by the […]

Braidwood garlic growers on track for a long local garlic season

By |2017-02-01T12:43:46+11:0019 January, 2017|eating seasonally, farmers market, general news|

Braidwood is fast becoming the garlic capital of Australia, and this year the Braidwood Garlic Growers Group hopes to supply local garlic in most months of 2017.

Most members of the group, representing at least 30 growers, are in the process of harvesting their late season garlic crop. This should mean that consumers and growers in our […]

Do you make money from your backyard produce?

By |2017-01-18T15:58:55+11:0018 January, 2017|general news|

Journalist Willow Aliento is writing an article about the increasing trend of urban area food growing for The Guardian Australia and would like to speak with anyone who lives in an urban area and makes money from their backyard produce.  It doesn’t matter if you make a lot or a little, if you sell fresh […]

Help us create a vibrant local food community

By |2017-01-18T15:38:02+11:0018 January, 2017|general news|

We want more people to eat local food and patronise businesses that support our local growers and producers.  By joining the Southern Harvest Association, you will be helping to develop a strong regional brand that provides opportunities for the diverse food businesses in our region, and encourages people to grow and eat local.

Memberships are available […]

Small-scale farming boom putting more sustainable produce on tables in Canberra region

By |2017-01-17T12:46:56+11:0017 January, 2017|farmers market, general news|

Burgeoning small-scale farms and local produce markets in the ACT and New South Wales south coast region are at the centre of a push towards food sustainability by reconnecting consumers with local producers.

It is hoped that by educating buyers on where, how and who is growing their food they will be more invested in the […]

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