Farm Chats last year was a hit and we’re continuing on in the new year to chat about all things food & agriculture – you can look forward to hearing from some more panels of innovative farmers and makers, discussions on new and slightly taboo crop choices, a look at how soil health affects your health, and more to come.
Why do we do this? We’ve found ourselves in a community of like-minded humans who want to hear more in-depth discussion about food in Australia, and what better place to hold this than our urban farm in Camperdown. We believe that real-life interaction, conversations and local Australian stories will allow us to take discussion and action to the next level. So get on board, come to a farm chat to be well watered and filled with ideas.
To kick off 2019, we’re looking at FAIR FOOD IN THE CITY. How do we access it and fill our pantry with fair food? How do we make decisions between multiple options? What really is ‘ethics’ as related to food? We hope for this chat to add to your decision making toolbelt when it comes to buying food and be actively involved in supporting ecologically sound practices. Your panelists will have varied experience and opinions on how to go about this.
Wednesday 6th Feb, at 6pm.
Cost: $20
Provided: Your first drink (from our brewing mates Young Henrys) + nibbles
Bring: Coins for beer donations. All donations go directly to our school education program.
THE PANEL
LAUREL PARKER is the Groceries Coordinator at Alfalfa House Community Food Co-Op . Laurel is responsible for researching, sourcing and keeping our shelves stocked with the most ethical and sustainable products in the market. The coop was established in 1981 and for over 37 years has been a pioneer in the organic, bulk shopping and community owned/run not-for-profit organisation in Sydney’s Inner West community.
EMMA BOWEN of Pocket City Farms. Emma is PCF’s co-founder and chair and will be joining the panel to share their evolving experiences with providing ultra-local food to Sydney’s inner west. Emma, Michael Zagoridis and Karen Erdos started PCF in 2012 and began farming in Camperdown 2.5 years ago with the aim to grow local food, educate adults & kids about it, and build community around good food.
MURAT KESKIN, founder of Ooooby Sydney who is on a mission to create transparency around the food we eat. Delicious, fresh organic produce is being sourced from a network of local growers and delivered to your door each week. Ooooby believe that in order for our food system to be sustainable we must relearn the true value of food. Ooooby pride themselves on paying farmers fairly with at least 50% of the retail value from your Ooooby box going directly back into farmers pockets.
SUSANNAH KABLE is founder and co - director of Grow Love Project, a media company that uses storytelling to leverage the leaders in sustainable agriculture and promotes produce from healthy farms. Susannah has 15 years experience in agriculture policy, natural resource management and science communication. Passionate about the environment, Susannah believes that for food to be fair it must be good for farmers, consumers and the planet. Grow Love Project breaks down the complexity of food production so consumers can buy produce that aligns with their values.
IN CONVERSATION WITH
EMMANUELA PRIGIONI of Lyttleton Stores. Permaculture educator, Lyttleton Stores Garden Coordinator and active community member, Manu is a force for making-stuff-happen wherever she goes. In addition to being coordinator of Lyttleton Gardens and documenting it all in their blog, Manu is currently training with American microbiologist Dr Elaine Ingham in order to become a certified soil health consultant. She teaches the Vegetable Gardening, Soil and Permaculture workshops at Lyttleton Stores and designs productive edible gardens.