Local, fresh food at the Southern Harvest Farmers Market

By |2017-01-17T14:24:46+11:0017 January, 2017|farmers market, general news|

Join us at our weekly farmers market every Saturday from 9am to noon at the Anglican Parish Hall in Bungendore.

Buy your food directly from our local farmers and food producers and learn where your food comes from and how it is grown.

The Totally Locally Food Swap happens from 10am to 10.30am on the first and […]

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 […]

What’s in season in January?

By |2017-01-13T18:36:03+11:0013 January, 2017|eating seasonally, general news|

Buying seasonal food makes sense for a lot of reasons. Eating with the natural seasonal cycle means your food is at its peak taste, offers good value for money, requires less resources to grow and, if purchased directly from your local farmer, or local businesses that support local farmers, doesn’t need to be transported far.

Eating […]

Accessing food and beverage industry e-commerce markets

By |2017-01-13T15:48:59+11:0013 January, 2017|general news|

Don’t miss out on the chance to capitalise on the booming international online retail market, including China!  Attend this free event where you will hear case studies from businesses engaging in international e-commerce channels and receive tools and information that will help you develop an e-commerce strategy.  The workshop will be held in Canberra on 7th March 2017.

FIAL […]

Volunteers Wanted for Permaculture Convergence

By |2016-12-15T15:58:44+11:0015 December, 2016|general news|

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

There is currently a small working group looking at overall planning, and they are holding their next meeting on Tuesday 24th January […]

Love Local This Christmas

By |2016-12-14T15:35:59+11:0014 December, 2016|farmers market, general news|

How much of your Christmas shopping can you achieve by purchasing from local independent stores, the markets and farmers markets? Have you thought about the impact that keeping your Christmas shopping local can have in terms of injecting money into our local economies, and having that money stay local? Here are some ideas for celebrating […]

Market Manager Required

By |2016-12-13T11:47:41+11:008 December, 2016|general news|

The Southern Harvest Bungendore Farmers Market is coming up to its two year anniversary and is held every Saturday at the Anglican Church Hall in Butmaroo Street, Bungendore. The market specialises in produce from the Southern Harvest region – Southern NSW and ACT.  The market is held in Bungendore, 30 minutes from Canberra.

Our current Market […]

Celebrate Christmas with Local Flavour

By |2016-12-08T15:55:29+11:008 December, 2016|general news|

With Christmas heading our way quickly the turkey and ham orders are starting to roll in and everyone is starting to get their Christmas lists together. Will you be celebrating with local flavour this Christmas?
How much of your Christmas shopping can you achieve by purchasing from local independent stores, plus the markets and farmers markets […]

Love Local this Christmas

By |2016-11-28T15:16:07+11:0023 November, 2016|general news|

Southern Harvest would like to spread the word about what can be sourced locally this Christmas by posting content on our Facebook pages, website and in a special edition Local Christmas newsletter to support you, our members.  In addition, we would like to encourage everyone to join in and post about local products they are eating, using and […]

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