Last month we talked about greenwashing and how the deliberate misleading of consumers is happening more and more, especially with words like ‘regenerative’ and/or ‘chemical free’. Produce can even be labelled as organic with no requirement whatsoever that it be produced organically (however it can only be labelled CERTIFIED organic if it has been produced [...]
As the regenerative farming movement gains momentum we are sadly seeing examples of the ‘regenerative’ word being used with no real substance to back it up. This style of marketing even has a name: ‘Greenwashing’ - marketing that misleads consumers into believing that a product is environmentally friendly when it is not. We find this [...]
As part of GourMay celebrations showcasing the incredible local produce and producers of the Mary Valley region we are excited to welcome local bushfoods and nose to tail expert Peter Wolfe as our guest chef for a long table, multi-course, shared dining experience looking over the certified organic paddocks of Kandanga Farm. Your Bush Tucker [...]
We love a Sunday Roast, especially in winter. Our Sunday lunch series starts on the June 5th. Every month we will enjoy a roast lunch together and you can meet and hear from one of the local farmers who have grown produce used in the meal you are eating. First up we will be eating [...]
It's arguably the best time of year in the Mary Valley and its certainly a time when local veggie gardens are abundant! To celebrate the season, and Forage Gympie month, join us for a long table lunch featuring the produce from several local chemical free and certified organic farms. MENU 28th May alternate drop [...]
Mary Valley Farm Trail Celebration Lunch Sunday 27 October 2019 Venue: Dingo Creek Vineyard Time: 11.30am to 2pm Showcasing produce from the Mary Valley Farm Trail, the Celebration Lunch is a three course paddock to plate dining experience. Set amongst the vines at Dingo Creek Vineyard, this is a great opportunity to meet the producers, [...]
Save the Date! The Farm Tour Trail for the Mary Valley will be open again on Saturday 26th October 2019. Visit local farms and meet the farmers that grow your food. Farms participating include Wharenui Farm (Avocados and Honey) Forage Farms (Eggs, Pork, Beef & Lamb) Dingo Creek Vineyard (Wine and Port!) Kandanga Farm (Grassfed [...]
May might be the nicest month here is the Mary Valley. Everything is green after the summer (on in this year's case, Autumn) rains. The heat has finally given way to crisp mornings and crystal clear warm days. The garden starts to call again ready for our best veg growing period. The days are shorter [...]
