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.

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.

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.

South East Producers

South East Producers is a  network based around Bega, New South Wales. They are responsible for a number of projects aimed at the sustainability of the farmers, fishers and other food producers of the area including the development of the South East Food Plan. The Plan isn't directly replicable in all areas but is a great read and an excellent starting point for groups wanting to develop something similar for their own areas.

This week we listen to part 2 of our conversation with Project Officer Carolyn Wells. If you would also like to catch up on the first part, just download last week's podcast.

For more information on the Plan head to the website. You can also find information on the Sustaining Our  Towns project, a project not discussed on air but well worth following up here.

CERES Fair Food

CERES (Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies) Fair Food is a Melbourne based foodbox system that supplies organic fruit and vegetable boxes, sourced from around Victoria to residents in and around the city. In addition to supporting local farmers, they also employ disadvantaged workers and the profits used assist CERES with their other projects.

Check out the website for more details.

South East Producers

South East Producers is a  network based around Bega, New South Wales. They are responsible for a number of projects aimed at the sustainability of the farmers, fishers and other food producers of the area including the development of the South East Food Plan. The Plan isn't directly replicable in all areas but is a great read and an excellent starting point for groups wanting to develop something similar for their own areas.

For more information on the Plan head to the website. You can also find information on the Sustaining Our  Towns project, a project not discussed on air but well worth following up here.

Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania

Rural Youth celebrates its 61st anniversary this year. Current State President Simone Hayers drops by to let is know what Tasmanian Rural Youth is up to.

You can get more information on Rural Youth by going to the website or calling the office 6331 6154. Details about next year's Agfest are here.

Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers (TFGA)

Jan Davis TFGA CEO is our first guest on Farmer in the Dell.  The TFGA has over 5000 members and is a powerful lobby group for Tasmania's farmers.

Jan discusses the role of the TFGA as well as food and farming in general.

You can visit the TFGA website for more information or call 03 6332 1800.