Wood Savings
The storm that tore through Victoria a week and a half ago brought down so many mature trees that Hayden Cronin, Fair Wood’s manager, has been inundated by emails asking for help – including one from a landholder in Newbury who had lost more than 100 trees.
Birds, trees, beetroot and olives
So much happening around CERES during this wintery weather! From firewood and awards for Fair Wood, to our waste-free beetroot curry workshop, and Joes Garden Feathery Fundraiser (complete with bird-themed dress up) at the farm gate. Busy season!
The Stretch
So far Fair Food customers have generously paid forward more than $15,000 to help put on the Friday markets.
Growing farmers
Skilled organic farmers just don’t magically happen – they need land, training, resources and time to learn the discipline and intricate skills it takes to reliably grow and bring in a crop.
The Gatherer
Named after her adopted town, Sally feels that her Forrest Gin smells and tastes like the Otways she’s come to know. Others clearly agree, Sally and Wayne’s Forrest Gin was awarded a silver medal at this year’s Royal Australian Spirit Awards.
Gift economy
With today’s novelty cheque donation Open Table’s pay-it-forward total now stands at $45,000. We’d love to push that total to $50k (!!) so more people can cook the food that’s special to them through the holidays.
