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Feb 17 2023

Lismore City Council Partners with Northern Rivers Food to Support Local Business

Lismore City Council in conjunction with Northern Rivers Food, are providing an opportunity for three local food businesses within the Lismore Local Government Area (LGA) to take part in a special support program to help local food and beverage businesses get back on their feet after the floods and participate in a renowned regional food trail.   The Harvest Food Trail provides visitors and locals with an opportunity to jump in their car and visit some of the Northern Rivers Regions’ best farms, distilleries, breweries and restaurants and enjoy the distinct provenance...

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Oct 21 2022

What is a Food Forest by Yvonne Adams

Ever noticed the way that the sun rises and sets in a different place in winter?   Or how the shadows of trees are shorter in summertime, or the way certain species of fungus prefer to grow on exposed tree bark while others prefer damp shaded undergrowth and forest floor? If someone pointed it out, we’d probably nod in agreement.   We might even pause to appreciate the particular beauty of a flower, or the symphony of colours  in a well-kept garden. But when it comes to the intricate relationships that exist between soil,...

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Jul 20 2022

Carl Willuweit & Jess Dressler, Byron Bush Food

Byron Bush Food comes from our family farm nestled in the Byron Hinterland – home to the Bundjalung nation. As caretakers of this beautiful land we’ve dedicated ourselves to continuing the natural practices undertaken before us, and honouring mother nature for what she provides. Our land is made up of a beautiful one acre Davidson plum orchard, surrounded by lemon myrtle trees, aniseed myrtle, native citrus, atherton almonds and a regenerated rainforest - a project we are passionate about.   We're Jess & Carl and together with our two boys Van and...

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Jul 20 2022

Paddock to Plate. By Yvonne Adams, The Farm at Byron Bay

Think of the last bad coffee you had. You remember where and when it happened, we know you do. Let’s be honest, we all remember. Your best friend, your ex-lover, and the guy you sit next to at work still remember. You were shocked, outraged. Even scared. You had to tell them. WARN them. It was a big day for everyone. You felt violated. It was unspeakable. (Yet you told everyone). You’re ok now, but it was uncertain terrain for a while there. We get it. Failings of the caffeinated...

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