Food is vital for our survival, an essential element of life. It is also central to how we socialize and is a constant source of pleasure. It can signal who we are and what values we hold or be responsible for illness and poor health. A livelihood for some, a costly commodity for others.

The Huon Valley Food Hub balances these competing ideas to benefit the community and increase local food production.

At the recent presentation at the AGM of Circular Economy Huon, the Project Manager, Emily Samuels-Ballantyne and Michelle Gledhill, Manager Economic Development, Huon Valley Council, talked about the activities of the Food Hub over the last year and how it is likely to develop in the future. They talked about how it would operate, the range of programs introduced over the last year, which included surveying the community, trialling a food box program, the introduction of a farmgate blitz project, and so much more! An inspiring year of planning and activity.

What was particularly significant was the enthusiasm and depth of knowledge being put into the project by Emily and Michelle; if anyone can make this work, they can! Likewise, there was great interest and energy among the people that attended to be part of the program and encourage it to continue and develop. If you would like to know more about what is happening at the Food Hub and download the presentation, take the following link: www.huonvalleyfoodhub.org

Earlier in the evening, the AGM confirmed reports and elected office bearers for the coming year. New members are always welcome, so if you would like to join Circular Economy Huon please Click Here or email us at circulareconomyhuon@gmail.com.

Home

Home