Raising food awareness to support our WA farming families
The recent Farmer On Your Plate event was a celebration of Western Australia’s farming community and a powerful reminder of the deep connection between farmers and consumers. Hosted by Farming Champions, this year’s event marked its 12th anniversary, continuing the tradition of raising awareness about food security and supporting WA’s hardworking farming families. The day …
In an era dominated by globalised supply chains and mass production, there’s a growing movement towards supporting local producers. At Farmer On Your Plate, we promote this choice to support family farmers, reconnect to the roots of our food system, and celebrate the quality and flavour of good local food. Here’s how you can champion …
In today’s fast-paced, urban-centric world, many children are growing up increasingly disconnected from the natural world and the animals that inhabit it. However, there’s immense value in exposing children to farm animals, not only for educational purposes but also to instil empathy, compassion, and a deeper understanding of the circle of life. Farming families embody …
Farming Champions Chair, Nicola Kelliher, has recently been named one of the three WA finalists for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. As the driving force behind Farmer On Your Plate, an event hosted by the volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organisation Farming Champions, Nicola is dedicated to creating meaningful connections …
On Saturday 4 November 2023 Farming Champions held the 11th annual Farmer On Your Plate event. This year, for the first time at Esplanade Reserve, in Fremantle. A huge thank you goes out to our sponsors, members, exhibitors, presenters, volunteers, dignitaries, musicians, farmers and the community who attended!! Farming Champions Chair, Nicola Kelliher delivered her …
We are thrilled to announce that the much-loved Farmer On Your Plate event is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Now in its eleventh year, Farmer On Your Plate is an annual celebration of Western Australian farming families and the incredible produce they provide. The event offers a unique opportunity for people to …
On Friday the 2nd of September at Forrest Place, in the Perth CBD, you will find Farmer On Your Plate. Farming Champions – supported by the City of Perth, Buy West Eat Best, Countrywide Insurance, Loose Leaf Lettuce Co, and the Royal Agricultural Society of WA – is hosting Farmer on Your Plate in Perth …
By Mary Nenke After an extremely wet July we are now seeing flowing creeks that had previously run dry since 2017. The farm dams are back in healthy supply and the wildflowers are in abundance. Spring is a beautiful time to explore our WA regions. Mary’s Farm Cottages welcomes you to their Unique Eco-Village farm …
On the 25th March we returned for our eighth event in nine years. Since 2013 we have run an annual event in the city, with the one exception understandably in 2020 due to COVID-19. The following address was presented by Farming Champions Chair, Nicola Kelliher. Thank you to Dan Barnes for outlining the wonderful scholarship …