Raising food awareness to support our WA farming families
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 …
One of the major differences between life in rural areas and metropolitan cities in Australia lies in the pace and scale of living. Metropolitan cities are bustling hubs of activity, where life moves at a faster tempo. Cities offer a diverse array of amenities, cultural attractions, and career opportunities, but they can also be crowded …
Once upon a time, nearly everyone had a personal connection to a farming family, with family-owned and operated farms serving as the backbone of food production. However, in today’s modernised world, farming families living remotely make up less than 3% of the Australian population, resulting in a significant disconnect between consumers and the agricultural sector. …
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 …
After a very dry start to the season farmers across the southern Wheatbelt were blessed with abundant rain at the end of May and the crops which had been sewn in good faith and optimism, often in dust, emerged from the ground. Over the next several months the crops will continue to grow and develop …
June is typically the month beekeepers can finally take a well-deserved break and let their buzzing friends thrive in favourable conditions. During the Winter months, the bees are strategically placed in areas with warm temperatures, abundant nectar, and plentiful pollen supplies, ensuring their continued growth and happiness. With the bees happy, beekeepers shift their focus …
One could argue that time is a human’s most valuable resource. How we spend it can affect our mood and daily interactions. Given the finite nature of time, many people consider it a precious and irreplaceable resource that should be used wisely. When it comes to cooking meals at home some people want to spend …
As we wrap up another year, the silly season is over and we see that shining beacon of hope rise on the New Year, let’s look back on the Agricultural impacts over the year that was. Biosecurity The total value of Australian Agriculture production is about $86 billion and the value of exports for 2022 …
Limes in-store are always green, but the limes on my tree are turning yellow! No this doesn’t mean you’ve missed the prime time for enjoying your limes. Limes aren’t unripe lemons – they are two different fruits entirely. They can be substituted for each other in cooking due to their similar taste profiles. Lemons are …