Wet weekend wrap-up / The great kitchen-wrap unwrapping

The wet weekend wrap up So far the feeling is of general relief after warnings of an unprecedented dump of rain although it’s not looking the best for grain farmers .  After a quick check in around the state Joe Sgro out West in Colac reports an underwhelming 8mm, although they have had 4 weeks of […]

Emily Connors, Why I farm. Giant Vegetable Comp. Krautsourcing early reports.

The first instalment in a series of Fair Food’s farmers and grocery makers talking about why they do what they do. I am driven by a desire to build resilience in my self and my community. This stems from the political, however I am constantly seeing how farming has spiritually enriched my life. By being […]

Farmers are humans too. Deep in the heart of CERES.

Over the past few years an idealised image of a kind of hero farmer has emerged – typically it’s an earthy yet evolved being in a pair of weathered overalls and chequered shirt gathering colourful heirloom produce for farmers market stands and veggie box schemes. These tough, gentle folk are often credited with having a sort […]