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25.01.2022 You eat don't you? Then get to know where your food comes from because modern slavery is alive and well in Australia. A truly sustainable food system must also take into account all the people who grow, harvest and process the food we buy and eat every day... Did you know The Modern Slavery Act 2018 was entered into force in Australia on Jan 1st 2019? The Act requires companies to review their supply chains and check if workers face human trafficking, servitude, forced labour, deceptive recruiting or other poor practices.

23.01.2022 This week's newsletter: www.localfoodconnect.org.au/lfc-news-march-17. Read about how to preserve tomatoes using a Fowlers Vacola, bulb planters, new local seed libraries, apple scab and much more. Plus, all the upcoming, local food-related events.

22.01.2022 This week's newsletter: www.localfoodconnect.org.au/lfc-news-november-4. Read about how to make tomato cuttings, how to grow tomatoes, New seed libraries in Darebin and much more. Also, all the upcoming, online, food-related events by local organisations.

21.01.2022 Are you a local artist or maker? As part of next seasons 'COVID aware' Home Harvest program, Nillumbik Shire Council and Banyule City Council are running an 'Expression of Interest' to develop 8 #SeedLibraries to be located at local libraries and community facilities. If you are interested, please download the EOI. https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au//artist-brief-seed-librar

19.01.2022 This week's newsletter: www.localfoodconnect.org.au/lfc-news-november-11. Read about the BANSIC Food Hub in Banyule, synthetic gardening gloves, cafe who give away spent coffee grounds and much more. Also, all the upcoming, online, food-related events by local organisations.

18.01.2022 This week's newsletter: www.localfoodconnect.org.au/lfc-news-march-24. Read about Yuck Ice cream FOOD from Croydon North, fermenting tomato seed, local sources of free spent coffee grounds and much more. Plus, all the upcoming, local food-related events.

18.01.2022 This week's newsletter: www.localfoodconnect.org.au/lfc-news-november-25. Read about how to grow avocados in Melbourne, how to make your own food bugs, a recipe for saag paneer and more. Also, all the upcoming, online, food-related events by local organisations.

18.01.2022 Live in the Diamond Creek area? Interested in how a community garden works? Then join the team at Thrive for a tour and a chat or join the food swap or share a snag on 27th March.

18.01.2022 FREE SESH on SAT 28 Nov at 1.30pm as part of the Grow It Local festival!

16.01.2022 This week's newsletter: www.localfoodconnect.org.au/lfc-news-november-18. Read about seed dispensers, the 2020 Australian craft beer survey, vodka Christmas cake and more. Also, all the upcoming, online, food-related events by local organisations.

16.01.2022 Local Food Connect members Paula and Fay are presenting at next months Urban Agriculture Forum. We're sharing our learnings from the 2020 LFC Local Government Election Scorecard project. Get your ticket for the #urbanagricultureforum to get involved in the conversation!

14.01.2022 When dining out feels like an awkward first date! Here’s the lowdown on how to safely support your favourite local cafes etc!

07.01.2022 Have you been involved in prior years Home Harvest Picnic's or interested in growing some of your own food at home? Next Seasons Home Harvest event will look very different due to the uncertainties of COVID but to kick it off a new public Home Harvest Facebook page has been set up. Follow the new page to keep up to date about the next Home Harvest event and all its associated activties.

02.01.2022 EAT THINK COMMENT Whether it’s your morning a lunchtime or that with the lot, your food choices are inextricably connected to our planet’s changing climate. Humans living in Nillumbik now have the opportunity to have their say on Council’s proposed Climate Action Plan.... Do your bit & let Council know what you want them to do Click & Comment on the link below Initial Survey closes 20 December 2020. FAQ’s & Info at https://participate.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/climate-action