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Food heroes across South Australia.

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Grow for Good - Mindful gardening on Adelaide’s Westside

In 2021, Brooklyn Mabbott decided to build the job and the business for herself that she couldn’t find out in the workforce - a business raising seedlings grown with love and attention, and a mentorship program to make gardening and connecting with nature more accessible for individuals with disabilities. It’s taught her a lot about balance, independence, and having the courage to take the road less travelled.

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The Foodprint Experience - Adelaide CBD

Founded in 2018, the Foodprint Experience is where good food does good things. Cafe founder, Mel sources produce and products locally, with permaculture principles infusing not only her food but her business model. Every meal or coffee purchased provides employment opportunities to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, with employment opportunities at the cafe too.

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Adelaide Fruit and Veg Delivery - Around Adelaide and Kangaroo Island

Brendan, Jaccob and the team at Adelaide Fruit & Veg Delivery started out in the uncertainty of 2020’s early lockdowns bringing fresh produce from the Central Markets to people in their community. Now, as the business grows and changes, they chat to us about the challenges, wins and possible future directions for their exciting project.

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Wagtail Urban Farm – Mitchell Park, Adelaide

Located on half a house block in Mitchell Park, less than 10kms from Adelaide’s city centre, is our capital city’s only micro urban farm. With an open-gate policy every Thursday, Wagtail serves as a hands-on educational farm that delivers nutrient-dense veggies to locals.

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The Sacred Grove - Belvidere, Fleurieu Peninsula

Less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide is The Sacred Grove, a haven for three of Australia’s finest medicinal plants. Growing Sandalwood, Native Pine, and Scented Emu Bush, founder Edmund Gooden produces essential oils, massage oils, and teas that help connect people to these plants’ ancient heritage.

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Trevallie Orchard – Angaston, Barossa Valley

While usually the Barossa Valley region is associated with grape growing and wine tastings, it once was abundant with stone fruits, apples, and pears. Trevallie Orchard at Angaston remains steadfast as these historical orchards have changed over time to grapevines, with Hill-Smith family owners determined to stay connected to their local, seasonal, and traditional roots.

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Rachel Eckermann - home gardener at Enfield, Adelaide

On Adelaide’s northside, in the suburb of Enfield, Rachel Eckermann is tending to a vibrant home garden. Growing up, Rachel’s playground was often a chook pen or vineyard and the dinner table usually featured homegrown or locally sourced produce. Safe to say this idea of self-sufficiency stuck. Rachel now has a thriving home garden and qualifications in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation.

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Mijbil Urban Farm – Glengowrie, Adelaide

Located in Glengowrie, Mijbil Urban Farm is a suburban oasis that celebrates bringing community to the forefront and the front yard. With their garden in full view from the sidewalk, passersby are encouraged to say hello and wander through to pick their dinners. The farm is also a family home where Lynne and Michael Gunn have raised their two sons and housed chooks for 15 years.

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Seacliff Community Produce Swap – on Adelaide’s southside

Do you have excess homegrown produce? No problems! Bring it along to the Seacliff Community Produce Swap. Everything is placed on a big share table and everyone is welcome to help themselves. Bring a little or a lot. The swap helps connect local home gardeners and promotes sharing among neighbours.

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