Local Food Connections

The second part to our conversation with Gueriilla Gardening Naarm. We chat about all the wonderful things in their garden, Radicle Roots, and their unique community events. Guerilla Gardening Naarm Socials and Blog:linktr.ee/guerillagardening_naarmLocal Food Connections Socials and Local Food Connect:msha.ke/localfoodconnections3cr

On this weeks show, Amy sits down with Guerilla Gardening Naarm to discuss how they started their guerilla garden, Radicle Roots. Bella Teddy and Meg go into detail on the ethos of the project and how it was inspired by concept of the commons. Tune into next weeks episode on the joys of gardening at Radical Roots.Books Mentioned:Silvia Federici - Caliban and the WitchGuerilla Gardening Naarm socials and blog:linktr.ee/guerillagardening_naarmLocal Food Connections Socials:msha.ke/localfoodconnections3cr

Kirsty Bishop-Fox is a sustainability educator, consultant and committed anti-waste campaigner dedicated to empowering ordinary people to make small changes that make a big difference. https://www.sustainabilitypathways.com.au/In this episode Kirsty encourages all of us to take up the challenge of Plastic Free July, a movement that, in its own words, has inspired 100+ million people in 190 countries to use less plastic. The small changes we each commit to can collectively make a massive difference, especially if they become new habits. Read the Plastic Free July 2023 Impact Report here: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PFJ1562-Impact-Report-2023-digital.pdf https://zerowastevictoria.org.au/ are having a Free the Fruit campaign to encourage Victorians to ditch single-use plastic produce bags when buying fruits and veggies. Please support the Local Food Connections Show by subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribe Thanks to Formidable Vegetable for their song You Are What You Eat Follow ushttps://msha.ke/localfoodconnections3cr

Local Food Connections' first Radiothon show coincides with Local Food Connections' first birthday! We celebrate one year of broadcasting stories of people challenging unsustainable systems of food production and distribution, and we stand in solidarity with all those working to improve our relationships with each other and with the Earth. Thank you to all those who have supported us, to those who have shared their wealth to keep this radical radio station on the air, to Chris Chapple and Local Food Connect who sponsor the show, to the wonderful staff and volunteers at 3CR, and to all of our inspiring guests. 'Organised and informed citizens have the power to change the course of civilisation' - Adam Bandt. Thank you to Formidable Vegetable for their song You Are What You Eat.

The dominant food system at present favours large-scale farmers producing food sold cheaply at supermarkets far away from where it was grown. The goal of the Co-op is to provide an alternative to this, building a supportive community of diverse organic farmers who lease land on a single farm and sell the produce to the local community. This is the second part of a two part interview. In last week's episode Katie described the Community Supported Agriculture model in which consumers commit to purchasing produce a season at a time, sharing the risk with the farmer. And also about the importance of setting up the enterprise as a co-operative in which growers commit to shared values. In this, the second part, Katie focuses on small farm viability. https://hofcoop.com.auhttps://www.sellardairy.com.au https://www.murnongmummas.com.auhttps://growgreatfruit.com https://theorchardkeepers.com.auhttps://openfoodnetwork.org.au/carrs-organic-fruit-tree-nursery/shop  RADIOTHON 2024SOUND ON FOR SOLIDARITY Thanks to all of you for your support of the show for the past year. Remember, your donations will help keep us going for another year. You can make a direct donation to 3CR anytime via the 3CR Website or phone 3CR during business hours on (03) 9419 8377 . Any donation over $2 is tax deductible.  Like us on the socials  https://www.facebook.com/share/xieRuaeScC8NHRpj/?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://www.instagram.com/local_food_connections_3cr?igsh=MTU2Y3Zhc280YzltMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

The Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op, on Djarra country, Central Victoria, is 'a collaboration of diverse organic farmers who lease land on a single farm at Harcourt'. The farm is owned by Katie Finlay whose family has been growing fruit in the area for three generations. Although the land is leased to farmers according to the usual legal arrangements, members act as a co-operative. On today's episode Katie explains how this model works. She discusses the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) system by which some of the produce is sold to the local community, and also some of the challenges faced by small scale farmers. Find out more:https://hofcoop.com.au https://www.sellardairy.com.au https://www.murnongmummas.com.auhttps://growgreatfruit.comhttps://theorchardkeepers.com.auhttps://openfoodnetwork.org.au/carrs-organic-fruit-tree-nursery/shop Up-coming on-line events at the Harcourt Organic Farming Co-operativeCo-op relaunch webinar, Thursday 6 June, 7-8pmJoin them to celebrate relaunching HOFC for the next iteration, including screening of their new short film, sharing of their new collaborative farming resources and interactive Q&AandTuesday 11 June, 7-8pm A smaller session for those seriously interested in joining the co-op or interested in finding out more. Go to https://hofcoop.com.au/ to register.Radiothon! Sound on for Solidarity.We would love you to show your support for independent radio and Local Food Connections by donating whatever you can afford. It's easy! https://givenow.com.au/cr/localfoodconnections

To mark the start of Reconciliation Week, we chat with Josh Williams from Tumpinyeri Growers who farm on Djaara Country, following the principles of agroecology which are aligned with the knowledge of indigenous peoples around the world.In their own words:The word Tumpinyeri is from the Ngarrindjeri language. Tump means life and inyeri means belonging to. Belonging to life is how we see ourselves and as growers we use regenerative farming practices to honour this. Tumpinyeri Growers understand that healthy food comes from healthy soils and thriving ecosystems. Caring for country is the only way we can truly care for ourselves and all of life.Radiothon is Coming! https://givenow.com.au/cr/localfoodconnectionsPlease show your support for Local Food Connections by donating to 3CR. https://givenow.com.au/cr/localfoodconnectionsMake a one-off donation or set up a regular payment via GiveNow.com.au, a not-for-profit program established through the financial support of Our Community Foundation(link is external). GiveNow charge no commission fees so all of your donation less credti card fees goes directly to 3CR.https://givenow.com.au/cr/localfoodconnectionsOther ways to donate:In person:Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Visit us at 21 Smith Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3066. By post:Post your cheque/money order made out to 3CR to PO Box 1277, Collingwood, VIC 3066.By phone:Call 039419 8377 during business hours (Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm) to pay by credit card.By direct deposit:You can also pay directly into our bank account:Account Name: Community Radio Federations Donations AccountBSB: 313 140Account Number: 1205 9465  NOTE: If you pay by Direct Deposit you need to notify us of your payment via email(link sends e-mail) so we can send you a tax-deductible receipt and allocate your donation correctly.Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/xieRuaeScC8NHRpj/?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/local_food_connections_3cr?igsh=MTU2Y3Zhc280YzltMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Our guest today is Kate Archdeacon who is dedicated to developing urban resilience in Melbourne, harnessing the power of design and collaboration to regenerate communities through food growing, as well as other food-related activities.Kate is Program Coordinator of My SMART Garden, a free sustainable gardening program, helping people grow a beautiful and productive garden in whatever space they have. My SMART Garden is hosted by the Maribyrnong City Council in collaboration with 11 other councils in Naarm/Melbourne. https://mysmartgarden.org.au/ Books mentioned in this episode: Ben Wilson,Urban Jungle - Wilding the CityBruce Pascoe, Dark Emu Local Food Connections thanks Formidable Vegetable for their song, You Are What You Eat Sound on for Solidarity Radiothon coming soon!Please show your support by donating to the Local Food Connections Show.  https://givenow.com.au/cr/localfoodconnections

Australia wastes 7.3 million tonnes of food per year, with most of the wastage occurring at the primary production and household parts of the supply chain. (https://www.fial.com.au/sharing-knowledge/food-waste)In this episode Dr Susan Bird, Senior Lecturer in Law at Charles Darwin University, discusses how the law can be employed to push us towards our target of reducing food waste by half by 2023.Susan co-authored a paper, The vital role of law in fighting Australia's food waste https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1037969X221098483 Local Food Connections thanks Formidable Vegetable for their song You are what you eat

Georgia Savage is the General Manager of the Community Grocer which was established in 2014 and runs weekly affordable fresh food markets. There are community grocers in Fitzroy, Pakenham and Carlton and, as of 20 April 24, in Flemington. In this episode we discuss Georgia's experience in not-for-profits that support local food systems as well as the role of The Community Grocer in giving people access not only to affordable healthy and quality produce, but a sense of community and belonging. https://www.thecommunitygrocer.com.au/ Local Food Connections thanks Formidable Vegetable for their song You Are What You Eat Radiothon is coming! Please support Local Food Connections. Every donation helps.