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The Local Food Network was formed from a coaltion of local food initiatives and concerned individuals across the region, namely...
- The Douglas Shire Local Produce Group
- The Tablelands Local Food Network
- Kuranda Economic Localisation
Local produce is important because...
- It is healthier, because it is fresher and more nutritious.
- It has less food miles.
- It uses less fuel and releases less greenhouse gases.
- It leads to less waste.
- It supports the viability of independent primary producers, hobby farmers and home gardeners.
- It helps to maintain farmland in our region.
- Through improving farm profitability, encourages sustainable farming practices.
- It contributes to the local economy of our community.
- It contributes to the social capital of our community.
- It encourages dialogue around issues surrounding farming
Read more about the benefits of buying, eating and growing local in our booklet...
Our key project is the Cairns Local Food Market, which we hope will catalyse a re-localisation of our regional food economy.
However if you are not in Cairns on a Saturday morning, you can find local produce at these other locations...
Speewah Country Market
Every Sunday 8am-2pm
6km from Kuranda traffic lights (towards Mareeba) in the Speewah Country Tavern car park.
Make it, Bake it, Sew it, Grow it - Recycle (2nd hand) - Buskers welcome
All stalls welcome - $5 per stall space, no booking necessary. You can sell direct from your vehicle if required.
Flat, Shady, Breezy and a mellow atmosphere.
If you have extra produce and don't want your own stall, bring it to Cristel's stall to swap (barter) for other fresh Tablelands fruit and vegetables. You'll become a regular customer too when you see the variety of FRESH PICKED TABLELAND PRODUCE available.
Speewah Tavern Take away/ Cafe noew open for brunch 10-12.
Contact: Judy 4093 0361.
Locally Grown for Goodness Sake!
If you care about local food and its environmental, social and economic benefits, then please contact us... |