We are looking for someone to build a fresh new website and membership database for us. Please review the following documents for more information:
Southern Harvest Association Membership Database Specification (PDF)
Southern Harvest Association Online Marketing Transition Specification (PDF)
Enquiries can be directed to Penny Kothe via education@southernharvest.net.au.
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Things are changing at Permaculture eXchange. After its AGM in February it was voted to transition Permaculture eXchange activities into the Southern Harvest Association under the banner of Southern Harvest Education with its own subcommittee.
Permaculture eXchange itself was an Association Member of Southern Harvest and all members were automatically provided benefits. What this means now […]
A new local and regional produce grocer and delicatessen, Provisions Deli and Grocery, will be opening soon in Braidwood. It will carry:
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The 2016 edition of James Halliday’s Wine Companion has been released and Canberra District wineries have reason to celebrate. Many Southern Harvest members have been rated a five star winery. Some wineries have limited supply of their best wines or have already sold out. To ensure you don’t miss out, contact your favourite wineries today […]
To help set the course for Australian agriculture, the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) will release five new research reports from its National Rural Issues program in Canberra next month. The National Rural Issues program aims to consider themes that cover multiple industries and in areas where industry and government leaders need […]
Australian consumer magazine, Choice, recently published an article about free range eggs. The report explains that the Model Code of Practice stipulates no more than 1500 hens per hectare to meet ethical standards, yet many free range egg producers are stocking at much higher densities. The report goes on to identify stocking densities of free […]
Merran Laver is a local freelance writer and editor and has been helping us understand why local food resilience is important. This month Merran looks more closely at what is happening right now in our region to secure our local food resilience.
In considering local food resilience in our own region, I thought it would be useful […]
As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, diversity in food production and supply is important in creating a resilient local food system.
There are many reasons to increase diversity in our food supply at a local level. One is to promote access to fresh, seasonal foods that consumers will choose to eat. Foods available locally have a […]
In April 2015 Southern Harvest and Southern Harvest Farmers Market hosted a food safety information session for food producers in our region. While some information is specific to Palerang Council area, food producers and potential food producers from other council areas will find the videos useful. Insight is provided into NSW food regulations and, if […]
