Activating the Fleurieu Food System
Event description
An invite only workshop to explore the connection between the food system and the big issues of today: climate change, mental health, food insecurity and why it’s critical we transform our current food system to one that is fairer for all.
An opportunity to hear from Sustainable Table – on how and why they are enabling food system transformation across Australia.
Hear how the Fleurieu region is well placed to be involved in this transformation and what action is happening and needs to happen to enable economic, environmental and social benefits for all.
At this stage this workshop is invite only but if you are interested please get in touch with liz: 0418845891
Guest Speakers/Facilitators
Jade Miles - National Program Manager for Sustainable Table - With the bush in her bones and business in her head, Jade is a poly-jobist to the core. She’s a local food advocate and educator, business builder, food co-op founder, author and podcaster of Futuresteading. Together with her husband and three kids, Jade runs Black Barn Farm, a biodiverse orchard, nursery and workshop space in Northeast Victoria.She’s an active presence in the regenerative space – all in the name of reconnecting people to nature, food and a simpler existence.
Jodi Clark - Industry Development Manager - Environmental sustainability challenges are her forte, with experience in sustainable food systems, integrated public transport and land use planning, and urban water management.When she’s not working across urban, peri-urban and regional communities to support healthy and regenerative local food systems, you’ll find her hiking in the Dandenongs with her Blue Heeler, Bingo, and daughter and husband in tow.