Sad to see an alternative to the duopoly go under. Remember though that there are still other options including farmers markets, CSAs and a gazillion farm gates and small provedores, closer and more convenient than you think. abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-0…
Replying to @penfreshorganic
Is that an imperial ute-load or metric? 😇
Need another reason to go organic? Here's a specific case that might see a few people avoiding some common non-organic veggies for a while. teapaw.org/seonacandy/status/8776…
Chemical chaos with contaminated herbicides - another good reason to eat organic or grow your own! weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/n…
Even if I was ok that they were imported (I'm not), I'd still expect that they'd be "fresher" than 2yrs old today. weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/m…
Replying to @AgPeriUrban @VicFarmrsMarkts @penfreshorganic @GoodFruitandVeg @VicGovAg @AustOrganic @CostasGarden @theweeklytimes @ABCRural @abcmelbourne
Definitely an issue @AgPeriUrban, we see this often. Thanks for putting us in the helpful box!
Excited to be in the room as we kick off @upstartchall 2017!
A terrific idea: reconnect butchers with farmer-suppliers. mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-… via @ABC
Replying to @emmacoath
Food is more affordable than ever. Our grandparents paid $26/l in today's $ for milk. Price:production-cost is arse-about
Waste to energy grant. 2nd best solution to less waste, but at least it makes waste less wasteful. Via @SustainVic sustainability.vic.gov.au/wt…
Maybe - just maybe - it's time for a better food system in Australia? weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/o…
Who'd have thought? Eating better food is a better all round option, including societal cost savings: theguardian.com/australia-ne… via @guardian
Replying to @eatlocalblrt
@eatlocalblrt thanks for having us at #blff today, privileged to be part of such good local food discussions. #community #weeatlocal
thanks so much, thrilled you like it! Please suggest more places in your region that deserve a place on it. #community #localfood
Those little beads in your face-scrub? Now they're in your seafood. cbc.ca/news/technology/micro… #sustainable #seafood #plastic #waste #oceans
Ethical eggs - @choiceaustralia has 19 brands to avoid. Free range is not always as free as it sounds. Via @SBSNews sbs.com.au/news/article/2016…
Australia's best tasting Christmas hams come from small producers, value-added by artisans. Surprised? goodfood.com.au/good-living/… #eatlocal
Seriously @woolworths? Hijacking Torquay Farmers Market w mobile billboards advertising your own place? Give producers a break & bugger off.
Great to meet you @decisiveman & learn about your quality lamb. This type of thinking turns meat from a commodity into a cherished product.
My favourite quote for today: "Next time you go to buy fruit at the supermarket, stop and think, then turn around and leave" - @alexbayleaf

