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 …
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. …