Maureen Clifford - Scribbly Bark Poetry

We have gone for a bit of culture in today's show - "The Farmer" a poem dedicated to farmers everywhere.

As well as being a poet extraordinaire, Maureen is also the Editor of The Australian Times Poetry Magazine (Issue 7 out now). If you are a lover of poetry it is well worth a look (and it is free).

Valli Little - Love to Cook

Reknown chef and Editor of delicious magazine Valli Little chose Harvest Launceston to launch the latest book from the delicious. kitchens Love to Cook.

Valli and her team whipped up a never ending supply of the oatmeal hotcakes featured on the cover and then, after a forage around the market, Valli hosted a cooking demonstration of one of the recipes from Love to Cook featuring the local ingredients found at the market.

Love to Cook is available at ABC Shops, all good book stores or online.

Elgaar Farm

It was no surprise when Valli Little chose 2013 Delicious Produce Award winners Elgaar Farms as the source for her dairy for her recipe at her recent cooking demonstration at Harvest Launceston.

Elgaar's organic dairy products (milk, cream, cheese, butter, yogurt) are produced to the highest standards when considering the welfare of the animals, the care of the land and also in broader environmental standards.

Check out their website for the list of both local and interstate stockists or call them on 03 6368 1126.

Tasmanian Natural Garlic

Green Spring Garlic was one of the ingredients featured by Valli Little in her recent visit to Harvest Launceston.While it looks a bit gourmet, you can use it in the same way as leeks. If you need some recipe ideas, the is one on the TNG Facebook page or a quick google will get you on  your way. Green Spring Garlic is the perfect antidote while we wait for the new garlic season just around the corner in December!

Tasmanian Natural Garlic was a very worthy finalist in this year's Delicious Produce Awards and is at Harvest each week or contact on 03 6392 2210 or 0408 922 601 them for more information

NRM North - Small Farm Living

Farmers with small land holdings can have different issues to their larger neighbors and NRM North is out to help where they can with a wide range of workshops (keep an eye out for the 2014 calendar), an online resource centre and the soon to be launched Property Planning Workbook with the accompany assistance. There is also some financial assistance available for specific projects.

Sign up for their newsletter to keep in the loop.

Contact Kate Thorn for more information on 6333 7786, kthorn@nrmnorth.org.au or via the website.

Bellopy Farmers Market

The biggest local organic market in NSW Bellopy is less than a year old and wouldn't be in existence without the driving passion of Susan Weil.

Get regular updates by liking the Bellopy Facebook page.

Young Dairy Network - Tasmania

Formed as part of a national network YDN is for the under 40's involved in the dairy industry - directly or indirectly - and provides the chance to socialise, network and develop business and educational opportunities. There are currently three branches in Tasmania, one for the North-West, North and North East.

Check out their website, Facebook page or contact Alison directly on 6430 4525 or email.

The Cherry Shed

Prominent on your drive through LaTrobe is local business The Cherry Shed. Beautiful food, creamy icecream, an extensive range of giftware, unsurpassed service, a play area for the children, artwork and even some educational dioramas (okay who can find the lost dog) The Cherry Shed is a great stop over, or destination in itself, for people of all ages and stages.

Meeting rooms and function hosting complements the range of facilities available.

Give them a call on 6426 2411 or order any of their products online.

Rural Youth - Young Farmer

The Young Farmer of the Year is a prestigious award given to the winner of a series of competitions covering a wide knowledge base of rural life. The tasks could be practical or theory based and cover everything from finance, machinery, animal management, cropping welding to even home economics.

The award comes with a $10,000 prize package.

This years winner Tori Perival dropped by for a visit to the show

For more information contact Rural Youth on 6331 6154 or drop by the website.

Sheffield Berry Gardens

Is there anything more summer than berries - and Sheffield Berry Gardens have the advantage of being local and being grown spray free wherever possible.

Third generation berry growers Brett and Juliet Rosenberg have a range of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries that are available fresh or frozen at direct or through farmers markets or as icecream or as a dessert sauce when they are out and about in their specially kitted out van.

Available direct or through a variety of farmers markets of community events given them a ring on 03 6491 2680 to find out where they will be this weekend.