ORICoop Farmers Stories https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au ORICoop believes deeply in the connection between our food, our farmers, our producers and looking after the earth. We started this podcast series out of the stories of recovery from the Black Summer bushfires. However we know that there are many more organic and biodynamic farmers and foodie stories to be told. And we look forward to sharing them, walking with these producers and sharing in the trials and tribulations of being a steward of the land. In good times and bad. We hope that you will enjoy the listen, connect with these stories, gain some deep insights and connection. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:58:34 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.3 yes Healthier food, farmers & land ORICoop Farmers Stories false ORICoop Farmers Stories podcast Healthier food, farmers & land ORICoop Farmers Stories http://www.organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ori.jpg https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au 610796d0-f378-5bfc-8d20-18209dc41d5a Kym Green – Organic Cherries and Apples – Lenswood South Australia https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/kym-green-organic-cherries-and-apples-lenswood-south-australia/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:01:40 +0000 http://38c1f853-b949-4cb2-807f-33c8cce69e30 https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/kym-green-organic-cherries-and-apples-lenswood-south-australia/#respond https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/kym-green-organic-cherries-and-apples-lenswood-south-australia/feed/ 0 In the Lenswood Hills of South Australia, this organic farmer of 50 years, combines 6 generations of farming knowledge with an insatiable curiosity and a desire to genuinely observe the apple and cherry trees he stewards for a commercial bounty. He is somewhat of an apple whisperer and far from his self title of being a “silly old bugger on his soapbox” his kernels of wisdom are graceful, gentle and shred only if you desire them. In the Lenswood Hills of South Australia, this organic farmer of 50 years, combines 6 generations of farming knowledge with an insatiable curiosity and a desire to genuinely observe the apple and cherry trees he stewards for a commercial bounty. He is somewhat of an apple whisperer and far from his self title of being a “silly old bugger on his soapbox” his kernels of wisdom are graceful, gentle and shred only if you desire them.

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Sandra Fishwick – the tale of Red Plateau Organic Produce https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/sandra-fishwick-the-tale-of-red-plateau-organic-produce/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:46:24 +0000 5f5131a8-192c-4cee-89c2-fd7aa981cc1a https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/sandra-fishwick-the-tale-of-red-plateau-organic-produce/#respond https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/sandra-fishwick-the-tale-of-red-plateau-organic-produce/feed/ 0 As a farmer with a 32 year history of organic avocado production in the mid north coast, Sandra is the matriarch of a family business that experienced 2 solid years of drought as the entree to the summer fires that decimated both her orchard properties. Ever the optimist - despite high levels of trauma, she held her mettle for the sake of those around her and continued steadily, one day at a time. Despite the devastation, there are definitely silver linings and with a galvanised desire to continue farming she is leaving a legacy of knowledge we are all grateful for. As a farmer with a 32 year history of organic avocado production in the mid north coast, Sandra is the matriarch of a family business that experienced 2 solid years of drought as the entree to the summer fires that decimated both her orchard properties. Ever the optimist – despite high levels of trauma, she held her mettle for the sake of those around her and continued steadily, one day at a time. Despite the devastation, there are definitely silver linings and with a galvanised desire to continue farming she is leaving a legacy of knowledge we are all grateful for.

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Kaye from Saarinen Organics https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/kaye-from-saarinen-organics/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:37:15 +0000 e75c4028-af41-4d29-97af-f1455b2bcf7a https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/kaye-from-saarinen-organics/#respond https://organicinvestmentcooperative.com.au/2021/08/17/kaye-from-saarinen-organics/feed/ 0 With integrity and a deep commitment to their community Kay and Greg Saarinen had been farming and creating their organics skincare range according to permaculture principles for 20 years, when the 2019 fires wreaked havoc on their land, business and mental health, they decided to pack up and start a new life somewhere else, but with just the right help and  by taking things slowly, one year on, they have a renewed vigour for the way they grow and a desire to keep producing their wares and seek new and innovative ways to package, produce and please their exceptionally loyal customers With integrity and a deep commitment to their community Kay and Greg Saarinen had been farming and creating their organics skincare range according to permaculture principles for 20 years, when the 2019 fires wreaked havoc on their land, business and mental health, they decided to pack up and start a new life somewhere else, but with just the right help and  by taking things slowly, one year on, they have a renewed vigour for the way they grow and a desire to keep producing their wares and seek new and innovative ways to package, produce and please their exceptionally loyal customers

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