Fair and Sustainable Meat Processing in NW Tasmania – Have Your Say

Inspired by conversations from our Supper Series, the Watershed invites you to join in a community discussion with expert Panel Brad Rigney and Tammi Jonas. Together we will explore the opportunity of a zero waste-community led abattoir project in NW Tasmania. The aim of this project is to support small producers in the meat industry to access fair and sustainable meat processing options.

Who can come? We invite small producers, farmers and community members who are interested in supporting and strengthening our local food systems

Join in the discussion! We will be taking questions from the audience during the Panel.

Event Schedule:

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: introduction to the project and panel.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Buffet Lunch- please let us know any dietary requirements at check-out)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Panel Discussion

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: next steps for the project.

Brad Rigney – Brad’s family roots trace back to South West Queensland in the mid-1800s, where they worked closely with the Bigambul people. With extensive experience in integrated meat processing and management roles across Australia, Brad now owns two small farms in Rocky Cape and leases Lapoinya Abattoir. He also operates Wynyard’s "Inglis River Meats." Brad's motto, "from the earth we grow," guides his work as he champions sustainable and transparent meat production.

Tammi Jonas – An agroecologist and PhD researcher, Tammi farms heritage Large Black pigs, cattle, and garlic with her husband, Stuart, at Jonai Farms and Meatsmiths on the Dja Dja Wurrung land. As an advocate with the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance, Tammi defends farmers' rights to influence food and agriculture systems. Her research explores a new peasantry in Australia and the collective steps needed for an agroecological transition.

Youth Engagement at Watershed: Through workshops in hospitality, menu design, front-of-house operations, and conversational skills, led by BighART and Isabel, youth gain valuable experience and real-life skills to cultivate a passion for community involvement. 

Tickets are $15.00 and include a buffet lunch featuring North-West Tasmanian Produce. 

The buffet lunch is Gluten Free, Please let us know of any other dietary requirements when you book tickets.

This event is made possible with funding from FRRR & in collaboration with First Foods & Wynyard High School