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What does COVID-19 mean for farming and our food system?
As we launch into such uncertain times - it is critical we connect local farmers, food, events (virtually) and encourage all of use to look out for each other and see the world through old wise eyes. Our grandparents lived through war times, of basic rations, of raw...
Blazing new trails beyond the bushfires
Story by Eva Peroni. Reprinted from Sustainable Food Trust It’s hard to paint an accurate picture that encapsulates the scale and extent of Australia’s current bushfire season, and with more than 50 separate fires still burning across the continent at the time of...
COMMUNITY LED BUSHFIRE RECOVERY ACTION
“The support we have received has been brilliant. More than you know, you have all supported us and helped us to rise beyond the ashes. Thank you.” Those are the words of Christine and Chris Watts from Blue Sky Organics (above left pic - with Ian Watts on the right)....
Open Hearts and Hands for Bushfire Affected Farms
On Thursday afternoon the cars began arriving at Christine and Chris Watts’ Paynesville farm. Parking in an empty horse paddock, people lay out tents and swags, pull on work shirts and boots and introduce themselves. All of us have been drawn here by the desire to...
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH OUR ORGANIC FARMERS
Since early December, ORICoop has been championing the Organic Farmers Bushfire Appeal to directly assist organic and biodynamic farmers across Southern Australia to get through the bushfire crisis and back farming as quickly as possible. Our original target was to...
Organic Farmer’s Bushfire Appeal update
Great news! Certified organic fodder due to arrive Christmas Eve! When we launched the Organic Farmers Bushfire Appeal two weeks ago, our aim was to raise $14,000 to purchase and transport a B-double load (approx. 50 tonnes) of certified organic fodder to farms in...
Organic Farmer’s Bushfire Appeal
Our organic farmers need you! Organic and biodynamic farmers are in the direct line of the NSW and QLD bushfires. You can support them directly HERE Numerous certified organic producers are in imminent danger, but due to their farming enterprises cannot leave their...
Marook Farm – it’s all in the tub!
A reflection from Heidi, of Marrook Farm. A Certified Biodynamic Dairy in NSW, near Taree. Our situation currently is that we have been in drought for the last three years with increasing severity. In many previous years we have been self-sufficient in feed, making...
400 Acres Dairy Farm
As our we share the stories of ORICoop farmers – we hope that our farmers can become the true champions of our food system, one farm, one steward, one meal at a time. Enjoy Doug’s family story!
Black Barn Farm reflections
Here at ORICoop we appreciate being able to share some personal stories of our farmers, their farm journeys, the good & bad times, and why they do what they do. We think by enabling farmers to work together, share with each other, farmers are together a stronger voice. Enjoy the story of Black Barn Farm …..