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March 25, 2021 by Karen Lavin

April 2021 E-News

This edition includes the APC, Autumn Equinox Cabaret, Community Gardens and Permaculture Festival
Read more HERE.

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Filed Under: eNews Tagged With: #adulteducation, #APC, #permacultureeducation, festival, Northey Street City Farm Nursery, organic farmers market, Sustainability

April 8, 2020 by Desi Achilleos

PRESS RELEASE to Keep Farmers Markets Open

 

PRESS RELEASE RE: Keep Farmers Markets Open – 8.4.2020

Recently the Courier Mail has displayed photographs of our Northey St Organic Farmers Market with the words “crowds at Northey Street City Farm Organic Market at Windsor”. We believe their photographs and wording, in the context of other markets being overcrowded and having no social distancing regulations, misrepresents us and the safe measures we have put in place to comply with government regulations in response to COVID 19. No one who attended our markets over the past few Sundays would have described them as crowded. They were quiet and safely regulated.

Our response to COVID 19 was swift and professional. We have been identified as being farmers’ market leaders in responding to the COVID 19 threat with our safety measures and have received outstanding feedback and support from our community about how safe they feel to shop at our markets.

In this time of pandemic, we want the media to support organisations like us who deeply care about people’s health and that of the planet. Well managed, socially regulated farmers’ markets that comply with government regulations are the safest places to buy your fresh produce when they are well spaced, in the open air and sunshine and not in confined spaces like supermarkets. This is why the Chief Medical Health Officer is supporting essential food markets to stay open.

Farmers Markets also continue to support the economy by supporting small business, local farmers and local jobs. In a time of pandemic we need the media to support what is good for the economy and people’s health and we wholeheartedly believe our markets do both.

Please find below examples of our safety measures and community responses to the recent Courier Mail articles.

For further comment:

Desi Achilleos

Enterprise.mgr@nscf.org.au

0407154104

Enterprise and Events Manager, Northey Street City Farm

Our COVID 19 safety measures include:

  1. Providing our staff and community with COVID 19 information and what we have implemented to keep staff, stall holders and customers safe
  2. Implementing good sanitation practices, including hand sanitation on entry and exit of our markets.
  3. The employment of more staff to monitor numbers and social distancing
  4. Compliance for all staff to wear appropriate masks, disposable gloves and to abide by safe sanitation practices, with appropriate products and training
  5. Fencing our market perimeter to count patrons and cap our number at 350
  6. Mark social distance queues on entry to the market and at major stalls
  7. The reduction of stalls to allow for adequate queuing, with all stalls being produce or food stalls, bar one stall who sells organic soaps and hygiene products
  8. The request for stall holders to monitor the number of patrons within their stalls and comply with government regulations and to transition to eftpos sales
  9. Encouraging customers to look at food rather than touch it, and buy the food they touch
  10. For all our food stalls to be takeaway to comply with government regulations
  11. The removal of all seating to discourage socializing
  12. To have staff monitor social distancing within the market and to ask those not complying to leave
  13. Recommendation for only one person per household to do shopping
  14. Signage and social media to communicate our new safety procedures
  15. Weekly staff meetings to gather feedback and make improvements for the health and safety of staff, stall holders and customers on an on-going basis
  16. The implementation of an Epidemic/Pandemic Response Policies and Procedures

Messages of Support in response to the Courier Mail’s Facebook Post found here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157708407517702&id=90004797701

Dace: The hugest shout out to Northey St Organic Farmers Market, its organisers, stall holders and patrons. I have never seen anything so far better organised and run since social distancing has come into effect.

  • number of people are limited (counted as they enter and exit the market area)
  • every stall limits how many people can enter at one given time
  • hand wash basins have been installed
  • stall holders don’t have to touch your bags
  • some stalls even have protective plastic so the staff are protected. Something to teach big supermarket people how to look after the wellbeing of your staff!!!!
  • customers are courteous and observe the distance

Who knew that hippies can be so organised!!!! If anyone needs lessons on how to run essential services with social distancing and proper hygiene, contact Northey Street!!!

Joanne: Ms Palaszczuk, There are many farmers markets that have been taking all of these new protective measures VERY seriously! I can attest for Northey St Organic Farmers Market who have been fantastic with putting in place measures to ensure people are socially distancing and hygiene stations are available at many points.  These markets are essential for myself and my family.  I actually feel safer going to those markets than a large supermarket like, Woolworths or Coles, and I’m a 6 month pregnant woman.  If I thought I was putting myself or my unborn child in danger I would not go.  If other markets continue to disregard distancing regulations in coming weeks, then by all means, please close operations on those specific markets but NOT the ones that are and have been doing the right thing. Thank you.

Michael: Like others below, I buy all my family’s fresh, chemical free organic food from Northey St markets every Sunday and they are leading the way in restricting numbers, spacing out stalls, handwash/ sanitiser on entry, social distancing  markers and signage. See the picture above? The girl holding the yellow chain is restricting entry into this stall and the people are waiting on 1.5 metre marks on the ground in a queue to get in. Big difference to when I visited woollies this afternoon with no visible sanitiser or restriction of entry procedures and people everywhere inside a sealed store, not an open air market. Next time do your research Courier Mail instead of running a photo taken from an intentionally deceptive perspective.

Nicole: The Northey Street Organic Markets restricted numbers entering, plus each stall holder restricted numbers in their area, plus multiple hand washing stations, Eftpos facilities made this much more hygienic than a supermarket. Please keep the markets open to support our local farmers.

Jessica: Northey St Organic Farmers Market have implemented so many protective measures since advised by the government. I feel much safer shopping there than the two big supermarket chains. It would be completely unfair to put down a blanket ban when it is only a certain few that are not implementing physical distancing and hygiene measures.

Bronte: Northey St Organic Farmers Market did an excellent job this morning. They fenced off the perimeter and had staff monitoring the numbers that went in and out. Each stall had a line outside with safe distances marked on the ground. Stalls were capped at the correct number of people per square meter. There were several hand sanitizer stations. Stalls were offering eftpos as an alternative to handling cash. Seats and benches were removed to discourage loitering and social gathering. People were wearing gloves and masks. Everyone did a fantastic job. Please don’t close the farmers markets – we don’t want to be forced to only have Cole’s or woolies as produce options. We want to support buying direct from farmers, growers, and local business. We don’t see where our money goes and who gets the right portions if we buy from a chain supermarket. At farmers markets, you meet the growers, farmers, and local businesses in person. For us personally, it has been a family initiative and tradition for decades. Supporting our farmers and local growers should be supported and advocated by the government.

 

 

Filed Under: Organic Farmers Market Tagged With: organic farmers market, Sunday Organic Market, Sustainability

March 26, 2020 by Desi Achilleos

Northey St Organic Farmers Market STAYS OPEN EVERY SUNDAY

Northey St Organic Farmers Market will be open every Sunday to provide fresh organic produce in an open air environment.

Due to tighter government regulations on farmers market numbers and social distancing, we will only have two entrances into the market on Sunday in order to regulate numbers and monitoring social distancing for everyone’s health. We ask that you please take these regulations seriously, leave your dogs at home and limit the number of people from a household attending to one where possible. Please ask any vulnerable neighbours if you can shop for them.

The City Farm Nursery will only be open Friday to Sunday, and only accepting payment through tap on cards this week. 

We have an online store where you can order Nursery Products and Organic Food Boxes for pick up great for those vulnerable in the community, so they don’t miss our on stock. Food Boxes can also be delivered. Check out the online store here: https://northey-street-city-farm.myshopify.com/

We value your support and understanding in these times and we send out our love to the global community for good health, recovery and for the earth’s regeneration.

Please take care and apart from essential shopping, where possible #stayhome

Filed Under: Organic Farmers Market Tagged With: online orders, organic farmers market, Organic farming, organic produce, Sustainability

December 5, 2017 by Ronni Martin

Christmas menu and gift ideas

Northey Street Christmas Eve Markets
24 December 2017 from 6am to 11am

Our City Farm Nursery will also be open from 6am to 12pm to pick up any last minute gifts.

Embrace a sustainable and green festive season with Northey Street City Farm by supporting local farmers, makers and businesses.

The holiday season can take a toll on the environment. By shopping directly from local businesses and farmers markets, buying Australian-made and from local makers, and reducing waste, you can not only make the Christmas season more sustainable, but also save money and have a positive impact on your community.

Northey Street Organic Farmers Markets

Northey Street Organic Farmers Markets is the one stop shop for locally sourced, seasonal, organic and fair trade produce.  As well as having the best variety of organic fruit and veg, our stall holders also offer organic, locally sourced grains, eggs, oil, and dairy.

 

 

Your sustainable Christmas feast

  • Christmas Hams, also offering organic and ethical lamb, beef, chicken and pork, from Brisbane Certified Organic.
  • Beef and lamb – 100% certified organic and grassfed from Kialla Organic.
  • Blueberries – certified organic, naturally grown from Hampton Blue.
  • Mince pies – gorgeous spelt mince pies from Sol Breads.
  • Gingerbread houses – from Montrose Fine Biscuits.
  • Healthy drinks and sauerkraut – made in Brisbane, from Buchi Kombucha.

Ethical Gift Ideas

Shop local! Many gifts come from halfway around the world, and the impact of their transportation contributes to greenhouse emissions and global warming. Love having artists and craftspeople in your neighborhood? Reduce your emissions and support a sustainable local economy at the same time.

Check out some of the ethical gift ideas from our stallholders:

  • A-zumble-zay – one of a kind hand-crafted felt products. handmade hats, purses & bags, jewellery, scarves, soaps and toys are just some items available.
  • Lesley Hurley Ceramics – artisan tea wares and table wares. Porcelain and Stoneware.
  • Happy Flame Candles – candles! Beautiful, non-toxic, handcrafted and 100% local and made from organic beeswax. Paraffin candles are made from petroleum residue and are no good for your health or for the environment. Candles made from beeswax are eco-friendly because they biodegrade and are smoke-free.
  • Herbal Gardener – fresh, natural skin care. Made with calendula oil, 100% certified biodynamic Australia.
  • Ilo Organics – cold process soaps made with organic plant oils- chemical, colouring & fragrance free, organic essential oils blended for lifestyle support, mineral bath salts blended with premium BP graded ingredients & organic essential oils and 100% recycled sterling silver jewellery
  • Little Deer Studios – stationery with soul, handcrafted notebooks and unique eco-friendly gifts hand crafted in Australia from recycled and eco-friendly materials
  • Mamitas Fair Trade – one of a kind handmade pieces- woven with stories from faraway lands, modern bohemian, ethical and fair trade.
  • Miessence – products are certified organic skincare, personal care, home care and superfood products –  probiotics, protein powder etc.
  • My Heart Beats Green – funky organic cotton clothing for babies, kids, women and men, made in Brisbane.
  • Yaku Latin Goods – amazing chocolate! Yaku Latin Goods is a social entrepreneurial business that promotes ethical Latin American products in Australia, aiming to weave cultural bridges between both continents, while supporting social projects.
  • Rueby’s Workshop – furniture made of reclaimed timber by Brisbane based Reuben Schafer.
  • Bel Aqua Gardens – invite nature into your home with innovative vertical garden designs.

 

Sustainable Christmas ideas from City Farm Nursery

  • Christmas trees – a live potted tree is a terrific alternative to something commercially grown with chemicals, or mass produced and plastic. If you live in a small space, you can also create a Christmas tree alternative by decorating a potted plant.
  • Plants make the best presents. Giving plant gifts for Christmas has always brought joy – even before “green” was a trend. So, for this year’s holiday shopping, get back in touch with a time-honored tradition. City Farm Nursery features something for everyone on your list within any budget, whether it’s a succulent for a Secret Santa or a fruit tree for a loved one!
  • Table decorations – stunning and sustainable table centerpiece with succulents and herbs. Have you considered decorating your home with plants to create a magical indoor garden this Christmas?
  • The City Farm Tote Bag – environmentally friendly and fashionable! If only you used reusable bags over your lifetime that would remove more than 22,000 plastic bags from the environment!

 

Sustainable Living Workshop Gift Vouchers

And from our Education Program – give a Sustainable Living Workshop Gift Voucher. The recipient can choose from our wide range of workshops – from beekeeping to basket weaving. See the current list here. Full-day or half-day workshops run on most Saturdays throughout the year.

Purchase workshop vouchers here.


Northey Street City Farm wishes all our members, volunteers, customers and supporters a happy, healthy and safe festive season.


 

Filed Under: Nursery, Organic Farmers Market, Permaculture Education Tagged With: City Farm Nursery, NSCF, Organic Markets, Sustainability, Workshops

November 8, 2017 by Desi Achilleos

Permaculture Design Course February 2018

This unique course, delivered over 16 weeks gives you the knowledge and skills to observe and design from the natural patterns to create productive gardens & properties, grow your own food, apply appropriate technologies, learn to use resources wisely, build on living systems and rebuild communities.
For more information and bookings CLICK HERE

 

Filed Under: Permaculture Education Tagged With: #permaculture learning, NSCF, organic, permaculture, Sustainability

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