About Future Feeders
Future Feeders is an emerging Community farm co-op and mentorship facility for young farmers.
Find us at www. futurefeeders.org
Future Feeders Description
www. futurefeeders.org
Vision :
The Future Feeders Program is an initiative providing young people with an opportunity for mentorship in small scale farm management and agricultural skills development.
It aims to provide a supportive bridge for young people into careers in sustainable food production, with an emphasis on local food security.
Outcomes :
The program strives to achieve the development of a vibrant community owned co-operative of young local farmers. To meet this goal it will:
Assist young farmers with land acquisition and start-up support
Service the local communities food needs
Provide the financial strength of a diverse group of producers for the supply to consumers, purchase of raw materials and labour.
Develop an effective, efficient and engaging model of micro agribusiness that can be successfully mimicked within the co-operative.
Values :
Future Feeders Program works to achieve the following Mullumbimby Community Gardens objectives:
1. The promotion of ecologically sustainable development principles;
Through the teaching of ecological agriculture practices,
Development of a community driven model of economic support & ownership
Provide opportunities for local youth employment and training
Support the localisation of goods and services within the local economy.
2. The establishment of research programmes relating to;
Healthy agricultural ecosystems and life in the soil,
Technologies and practical application for the rejuvenation and improvement of soil.
Focus on achieving low start-up cost, low running cost, low energy use and sustainable holistic farming methodology to support careers in farming for young people who have:
> no ownership of land
> no /little start up capital
3. To facilitate the education of the community at large concerning;
The Communities role in social issues concerning; Food security, Localisation & Sustainable food production.
Developing alternative economic models for enhanced Community ownership
Shifting community ideology surrounding the role of farmers in society, their need to have long term access to productive agricultural land and the communities role in ensuring that land is managed sustainably.
4. The application of the above research and education to:
Promote community ownership of food production and food security including collective ownership of agricultural land, primary production equipment, distribution systems and seeds.
Strengthen local food resilience, enhance local employment and career opportunities for young people and encourage the Northern Rivers position as a substantial regional food bowl
Develop alternative methods for acquisition and distributing of capital and currency.
Reviews
Last chance for free tickets :
Northern Rivers Young Farmers Alliance - NRYFA have got free tickets to offer to the upcoming "Are Farmers the New Environmentalists". Share this post with your answer to 'Regenerative Farming Is..' Make sure to use the #NRYFA so we can track your response.
... Join us on Aug 14th for panel and keynote discussion with Charles Massy (Call of the Reed Warbler), Sue Higginson-The Greens candidate for Lismore and Charlie Arnott - Grass Fed Beef, Naturally
More information and tickets available : https://www.facebook.com/events/606559006 396651/
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Thanks for sharing Santos Organics and looking forward to seeing you at the event next Tuesday.
Join us at Northern Rivers Young Farmers Alliance - NRYFA Future Feeders and Real Food Projects for a very special night at the old A&I Hall in Bangalow with radical farmer and author Charlie Massy as he discusses the new wave of farmers providing ground breaking solutions to restore our degraded landscapes and putting us on a path to transform our broken food system. đ±
After his ...keynote, Charlie will be joined by Sue Higginson-The Greens candidate for Lismore and Charlie Arnott - Grass Fed Beef, Naturally. đ± When: 6pm ,Tuesday 14th August Where: A&I Hall Bangalow Tickets: $20 www.eventbrite.com.au/e/are-farmers-the-n ew-environmentalis⊠đ± About Charlie Massy - Author and Radical Farmer With his new book, Call of the Reed Warbler, Massy gives us a new way to think about how we farm and grow food. Charles Massy explores transformative and regenerative agriculture and the vital connection between our soil and our health. It is a story of how a grassroots revolution â a true underground insurgency â can save the planet, help turn climate change around, and build healthy people and healthy communities, pivoting significantly on our relationship with growing and consuming food.
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"If you are a young farmer or fisher from NSW who identifies as small scale, or you dream of becoming one, we want to hear from you! By completing this short survey (less than 5 mins), we can provide targeted services and support to producers in your sector." NSW Department Primary Industries : Young Farmer Business Program
Calling all #youngfarmers and fishers. Lets demonstrate just how great the small scale farming sector in NSW is! ... Please help with this important survey to understand the "small scale farming sector"
Help us help you! We need to hear from all young farmers to help build a profile around this vibrant, exciting and growing industry. What support and services do we need to help build successful and sustainable farm enterprises.
Follow this link to complete this short 5 min survey and please share and tag all your farming friends.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SmallScale Survey
Please share ~ The Mandarin Bend / thegypsyfarmer Buena Vista Farm Farmer Incubator Pocket City Farms Woodstock Flour Green Goddess Farm Green Shovel Farm Byrongrassfed Warinyan Farm / Bottled Culture Waterfall Produce LOOP Growers New Life Farm Synchronicity Farm LifeForce Farm The Farm at Byron Bay Farmers Markets Alliance of NSW Australian Farmers Markets Association Inc Ooooby Sydney Limestone Permaculture Milkwood The SAGE Project Southern Harvest Farmers Markets Farmfolk Cultivate Farms Organic & Regenerative Investment Co-operative
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Grab your tickets and share the word!
Join us for a very special night at the old A&I Hall in Bangalow with radical farmer and author Charlie Massy as he discusses the new wave of farmers providing ground breaking solutions to restore our degraded landscapes and putting us on a path to transform our broken food system. After his keynote, Charlie will be joined by Sue Higginson-The Greens candidate for Lismore and Charlie Arnott - Grass Fed Beef, Naturally Sue is a farmer and ...the NSW Greens candidate for the upcoming NSW election. Charlie is a biodynamic beef farmer at âHanaminnoâ, Boorowa.
When: 6pm ,Tuesday 14th August Where: A&I Hall Bangalow Tickets: $20 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/are-farme rs-the-new-environâŠ
About Charlie Massy - Author and Radical Farmer With his new book, Call of the Reed Warbler, Massy gives us a new way to think about how we farm and grow food. Charles Massy explores transformative and regenerative agriculture and the vital connection between our soil and our health. It is a story of how a grassroots revolution â a true underground insurgency â can save the planet, help turn climate change around, and build healthy people and healthy communities, pivoting significantly on our relationship with growing and consuming food.
~ a partnership of Real Food Projects Future Feeders Northern Rivers Young Farmers Alliance - NRYFA and Food Connect Foundation
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It might not be all beer and skittles but some amazing young farmers and rural woman are shaking up the industry. Great to see.
Highly recommended
Such an absolute pleasure to publish the first Future Feeders feature story on these amazing #youngfarmers.
Thanks so much for your inspiration Phil Thy Garozzo and Alice Phoebe Star at LOOP Growers.
So exciting to be exploring this amazing young farmers movement and it culture of change and transition towards connected local food economies and ecological agriculture.
... http://www.futurefeeders.org/loop-growers .html
Food Connect Brisbane King Arthur Cafe Alphabet Cafe Flock Eatery The Jam Pantry The Scratch Sustain: The Australian Food Network Northern Rivers Young Farmers Alliance - NRYFA
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So great to see the awesome work of Phil and Alice from LOOP Growers and their closed loop systems on the ABC !
This is a great story on you guys!!
#youngfarmers #wastewarriers #notwaste #loopgrowers
Join us for a very special night at the old A&I Hall in Bangalow with radical farmer and author Charlie Massy as he discusses the new wave of farmers providing ground breaking solutions to restore our degraded landscapes and putting us on a path to transform our broken food system.
After his keynote, Charlie will be joined by Sue Higginson-The Greens candidate for Lismore and Charlie Arnott - Grass Fed Beef, Naturally. Sue is a farmer and the NSW Greens candidate for the upco...ming NSW election. Charlie is a biodynamic beef farmer at âHanaminnoâ, Boorowa. When: 6pm ,Tuesday 14th August Where: A&I Hall Bangalow Tickets: $20 www.eventbrite.com.au/e/are-farmers-the-n ew-environmentalisâŠ
About Charlie Massy - Author and Radical Farmer With his new book, Call of the Reed Warbler, Massy gives us a new way to think about how we farm and grow food. Charles Massy explores transformative and regenerative agriculture and the vital connection between our soil and our health. It is a story of how a grassroots revolution â a true underground insurgency â can save the planet, help turn climate change around, and build healthy people and healthy communities, pivoting significantly on our relationship with growing and consuming food.
~ a partnership of Real Food Projects Future Feeders Northern Rivers Young Farmers Alliance - NRYFA and Food Connect Foundation
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And we are off !! First seeds are in the ground at #MyocumRoadOrganics Keep an eye on this new farm project as we pump out the produce.
Will be helping #youngfarmer Scott find his feet on this awesome #CertifiedOrganic small scale farm.
This is awesome !! Great work LOOP Growers and Lot 81 Micro Farm
Some great examples of small-scale farming and local food economies.
Great to see these radical #youngfarmers being recognised!
... #urbanfarming #youngfarmer #localfood
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CERES Urban Farmer
Are you passionate about urban farming and community? Want to be a farmer with land to make your own while educating and inspiring others with your passion for sustainable food systems?
CERES Environment Park is seeking an Urban Farmer to manage two micro enterprises â Honey Lane market garden and Honey Lane eggs. Working with volunteers and students you will engage and educate the wider community about the benefits of urban food production and community fo...od systems.
This opportunity is a dream job for the right person giving you an acre of land to manage for sustainable food production.
About CERES
CERES Community Environment Park is an awardâwinning, not-forâprofit, environment park and urban farm located by the Merri Creek in East Brunswick, Melbourne. Once a landfill site and wasteland, today CERES is a thriving, vibrant community. With over 450,000 visitors a year, CERES is the most visited environmental centre in Australia.
Apply now! Please visit our website at http://ceres.org.au/about/careers to view the full position description. Applications must be submitted via our website.
Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 16th July to be considered.
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Join us for a very special night at the old A&I Hall in Bangalow with radical farmer and author Charlie Massy as he discusses the new wave of farmers providing ground breaking solutions to restore our degraded landscapes and putting us on a path to transform our broken food system.
After his keynote, Charlie will be joined by Sue Higginson-The Greens candidate for Lismore and Charlie Arnott - Grass Fed Beef, Naturally. Sue is a farmer and the NSW Greens candidate for the up...coming NSW election. Charlie is a biodynamic beef farmer at âHanaminnoâ, Boorowa.
When: 6pm ,Tuesday 14th August Where: A&I Hall Bangalow Tickets: $20 from www.realfoodprojects.com
About Charlie Massy - Author and Radical Farmer With his new book, Call of the Reed Warbler, Massy gives us a new way to think about how we farm and grow food. Charles Massy explores transformative and regenerative agriculture and the vital connection between our soil and our health. It is a story of how a grassroots revolution â a true underground insurgency â can save the planet, help turn climate change around, and build healthy people and healthy communities, pivoting significantly on our relationship with growing and consuming food.
~ a partnership of Real Food Projects Future Feeders Northern Rivers Young Farmers Alliance - NRYFA and Food Connect Foundation
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A big warm thanks and congratulations to Alice and Phil - the inspirational and dynamic duo at LOOP Growers who have created an amazing community of conscious consumers and engaged eaters around their closed-loop farm in the hills behind Brisbane.
Together we shared a day of farm talks, farm walks, farm philosophy and composting - followed by local beers and an amazing paddock-to-plate feast and fireside fun!!
Such a great day sharing their stories, food and smiles at the L...oop Growers Winter Workshop
More on this story to come :)
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Beautiful sustainable produce coming out from a wonderful organisation. Feels really good supporting these guys
Beautiful sustainable produce coming out from a wonderful organisation. Feels really good supporting these guys