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Feb 17 2023

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

Foodie News – food news & events, Harvest Food Festival news & events, Uncategorized
by Lorissa Phelan

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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Feb 15 2023

Richmond Valley Council Council partners with Northern Rivers Food to support local business

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by Lorissa Phelan

Richmond Valley Council, in conjunction with Northern Rivers Food, is providing an opportunity for three food businesses within the local government area to take part in a special support program to help them get back on their feet after COVID lockdowns and devastating floods.   The selected businesses will get to participate in this year’s renowned Northern Rivers Harvest Food Trail, which will be held over the weekend 6-7 May.   The Harvest Food Trail provides visitors and locals with an opportunity to jump in their car and visit some of the Northern Rivers...

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Dec 21 2022

NRF are seeking a new Executive Officer – is this you or someone you know?

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by Northern Rivers Food

Executive Officer, Northern Rivers Food Part-time 20 hours/week Work from home Flexible hours and location   Northern Rivers Food (NRF) are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced leader, with well-developed skills in communication, marketing, business administration, fund raising and relationship building, to help drive the growth and development of this very special food and beverage member-based organisation, located in the Northern Rivers NSW region.   The Executive Officer role can only be filled by someone very special who shares our values, loves the local food & beverage industry with a passion, and wants to lead an incredibly dynamic,...

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Oct 21 2022

What is a Food Forest by Yvonne Adams

Foodie News – food news & events, Member News
by Lorissa Phelan

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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NSW Government announce new rules to support agritourism

Member News
by Northern Rivers Food

The NSW Government has announced it is making it easier for farmers to start, run and grow agritourism experiences, such as farm stays, cafes, cellar doors, retreats, roadside stalls, fruit picking and small wedding venues. They are doing this by introducing clear definitions for agritourism and simplifying planning pathways to allow these activities to happen. The reforms will help landowners build their resilience and recover faster from the pandemic and natural disasters, by providing another source of income. The changes will also support the tourism economy by tapping into the growing interest...

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