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Jana posted an event

Around the Cooking Pot at Magill Road, Morialta

June 10, 2012 from 2pm to 5pm
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Jessica Harmsen is now a member of From Plains to Plate: the Future of Food in SA
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Urban Farming Research Group Meeting at Nat's house

May 16, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
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Joel Catchlove replied to Sharn Lucas's discussion National Food Plan
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A united voice for better food and farming in SA

Plains to Plate (P2P) is an emerging network of South Australian food producer, health, environmental, consumer and community organisations. We offer a united voice on food issues and policies fundamental to the future of food and farming in SA. These include aspects of health, environment and social justice, and the viability of our food supplies into the future.

In February 2010, the From Plains to Plate convergence brought together over 750 farmers, health, community and government workers, academics, gardeners, permaculturalists, students, environmentalists, educators and citizens to discuss the issue of strengthening South Australia’s food systems in the face of intensifying environmental, social and economic challenges. This website, and the relationships formed through From Plains to Plate continue after the event as a network for discussion, information sharing and planning for a just and sustainable food system in South Australia and beyond.

Read the declaration from From Plains to Plate: the Future of Food in South Australia.

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Call for submissions: Select Committee on Sustainable Farming Practices



Image: The Food Forest, near Gawler

The South Australian Parliament has established a Select Committee to investigate and report "upon land arrangements for primary production (agriculture, viticulture and horticulture), mineral resources and regional development focussing on planning for farming sustainability and improving farming practices that promote sustainable use of our State's natural resources, a clean, green food supply for South Australia and report on advantages that this promotion may bring to the South Australian economy."

The Select Committee is currently seeking submissions in writing, closing on 25 May 2012. For further information, including the terms of reference for making submissions, contact Committee Secretary Lauren Tester on 08…

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Posted by Joel Catchlove on May 4, 2012 at 17:58

Shareability SA

Shareability SA is a new project to promote the sharing economy here in South Australia. This means telling the stories of projects that strengthen community and lower the cost of living in South Australia through sharing, showing others what’s possible, and encouraging the replication of such initiatives (everything from tool lending libraries to child care co-ops to community gardens and more!

Bringing you the best stories, ideas and examples of sharing from South Australia and nationally, plus news from the emerging 'sharing economy' around the world!

Check it out at…

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Posted by Joel Catchlove on May 1, 2012 at 11:01

introducing self

Hi all,

I'm new here and also pretty new to backyard food growing. Last year I was lucky enough to have a permablitz in my backyard and got a great start on a vegie patch and fruit orchard. I expanded on my veg patch after the blitz and had a lot to look after over Summer!

I'm keen to focus on getting more fruit trees in and indigenous plants. I'm still evaluating how much veg to grow and will definitely be doing this in a smaller way next Summer. I am also building a pergola with a friend which is slow going but exciting nonetheless. My plan is to grow grape and kiwi fruit vines over it. The kiwi vines are already in ground waiting patiently.

I figure that fruit trees are a long term food resource. They need less attention & water once established than vegies and, to me, they taste better. Also, I am experimenting with a raw food diet which requires lots of fruits.

Another plan for my garden is to have some ponds and hopefully attract…

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Posted by Jenny on April 23, 2012 at 19:02

Michael Ableman: A Manifesto for Food and Farming

On the evening of Tuesday 17 April 2012, farmer, writer and photographer Michael Ableman addressed an audience of almost 350 people at the Woodville Town Hall. In his presentation, and the subsequent discussion, he explored possibilities for urban agriculture, reflecting on his own experiences with urban and rural farms across North America. As part of his presentation, he gave the audience a taste of his 'manifesto' for food and farming:

  1. Every city should have an urban agriculture centre; centres based on real urban or peri-urban farms that model not only the social, and cultural and ecological benefits of farming in the city, but the economic benefits as well.
  2. Every city should have teams of extension agents in numbers proportionate to the populations devoted to urban food…
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Posted by Joel Catchlove on April 19, 2012 at 11:50

ABC Rural: Farm sustainability must begin in the city

Flint Duxfield | ABC Rural | Wednesday, 18 April 2012

It's no secret that farmers are gradually leaving our rural landscape.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average age of farmers is 52 and climbing as young people in rural areas move to urban centres.

But farmers looking to encourage young people to get into agriculture could well be looking in the wrong place.

According to a visiting Canadian farmer and urban agriculture specialist the fight to keep farming sustainable has to begin in the cities.

"We may have the opportunity to start people down this path in the urban areas where they can still have their urban lives," says Michael Ableman who farms on a island off Vancouver.

"Then maybe that will stimulate their…

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Posted by Joel Catchlove on April 19, 2012 at 10:58

The Advertiser: Farming comes to the city

Nat Wiseman, in his backyard vegetable garden yesterday, has plans for a community scheme to share skills and tools in agriculture. Picture: Mark Brake Source: The Advertiser

Staff Writers | The Advertiser | April 16, 2012

CITY farmers are growing food in backyards, parks, verges, vacant blocks and rooftops.

In Adelaide this week, US farmer and author Michael Ableman is sharing his vision for urban agriculture at a free workshop. He said: "When I started the Centre for Urban Agriculture, no one had ever heard those two words together.

"It sounds like a…

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Posted by Joel Catchlove on April 17, 2012 at 8:42

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National Food Plan 4 Replies

Submissions due September 2http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/food/national-food-plan Continue

Started by Sharn Lucas. Last reply by Joel Catchlove May 4.

GreenAdelaide site

New site for people to get together and discuss all things green in Adelaide - food, transport, home, kids, business, entertainment etc.  New site that needs lots of members to get the sharing…Continue

Started by Andrew Yip Feb 6, 2011.

Networks, councils, alliances: different models for Food and Agriculture organisations

Since From Plains to Plate was held, many participants have been continuing the discussion about effective organisations for supporting just and sustainable food and farming. Here are a few models…Continue

Started by Joel Catchlove Jan 20, 2011.

Food, gardening and farming blogs

Recently I've discovered a bunch of fantastic blogs on food, farming and gardening from Australia and beyond - if you're a blogger or have regulars that you return to, please share them here, and we…Continue

Tags: permaculture, discussion, gardening, farming, food

Started by Joel Catchlove Aug 19, 2010.

Food 4 All: sharing food and skills in Onkaparinga

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