Food Connect engages communities to support agriculture enabling equitable and efficient distribution of genuine quality fresh food between local farmers and families.

We do this by sourcing produce that is ethically grown (beyond organics) and direct from the farmer. The produce is packed at our Homestead and then distributed through a convenient and flexible 'City Cousin' local distribution system. Families are able to know their farmers and provide feedback which in turn provides opportunities for farmers to grow better produce with improved eco-principles.

The traditional CSA concept is one where a community supports a local farmer. They finance the season’s planting with an upfront subscription and are entitled to a box of produce from that farmer each week. The subscribers share in the bounty of the harvest as well as any shortfalls due to weather, bugs and other unfortunate (but natural) circumstances.

Food Connect has chosen to work with this concept and adapt it for our region. We have a number of farmers that supply us with fresh produce which enables us to enjoy fresh food each week while minimising any shortfalls. Our subscriptions are sold with an upfront payment which guarantees our farmers a stable market. Subscribers are able to enjoy other benefits such as tours of the farms from which their produce comes from. Our unique distribution system (via our city cousin network) further enhances the community relationship.