I first met Kat at the Urban Agriculture Forum in Melbourne earlier in the year. She presented on her experience working with local council and helping communities to get urban agriculture and community garden projects off the ground. Throughout her presentation she shared valuable insights into the workings of local government, along with a number of tips on
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Reflections on the 2018 Urban Agriculture Forum
After returning from the Urban Agriculture Forum last month in Melbourne, I?ve put together some reflections on this fantastic event. We don?t often associate cities with growing food, so I?ve also included a brief explanation of what urban agriculture is, and the importance of it in building healthy, sustainable, resilient and thriving cities. ?From Resilience
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South East Queensland Urban Farm Gathering
A place where farmers, chefs and advocates came together to discuss local food systems. Earlier in the year, I had the pleasure of attending a gathering of urban farmers from across South East Queensland (SEQ), in my hometown of Brisbane. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet and hear from a number of farmers growing