Event description
Tweed Shire Council's monthly Farm Walk & Talk series resumes in May with a visit to Tobias O'Gradys farm on Goodjingburra Country, Duranbah in the Tweed Local Government Area.
Join Tobias and Council's Sustainable Agriculture team to learn about the agricultural practices used on the farm and how they contribute to healthy soils, nutritious food and vibrant community. Tobias is relatively new to farming, entering the third season of operation under a leasing arrangement.
Tobias' mission is to grow high-quality organic fruit and vegetables by partnering with ecological processes to improve the function of the ecosystems where food is grown, and at the same time support the opportunities for aspiring farmers.
Tobias' vision is to make everyday food purchases both affordable and regenerative for our landscapes and community.
- The farm grows certified organic produce for direct market sale via the Murwillumbah Farmers Market and 7 local retail shops.
- Cultural practices are derived from - Certified Organic, Biodynamic, Agroforestry, Permaculture, Syntropy, Holistic Management.
- The farm aims to reduce the cost of production by reducing inputs.
- Farmer and landowner leasing land to a new farmer.