SAGE Farmers Markets off and running

Posted on 8 April, 2013 by sageproj

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While activity on the SAGE website has been quiet for a considerable time now (but we’re planning to change that), rest assured SAGE itself has been feverishly working on many different projects. Most significant is the birth of the SAGE Farmers Market now held every Tuesday from 3pm at Riverside Park, Moruya.

This is a vitally important development in supporting our local growers and bolstering our local food economy. The community has responded with enthusiasm and we already have 20-25 stall holders every week, selling everything from fresh veggies, honey, eggs, mushrooms, oysters as well as value-add products such as pickles & chutneys, dips, bread & pastries and more.

After a 2 month trial, the market has been given the official nod for a permanent residency along the banks of the Moruya River on Tuesday afternoons. The unusual timeslot has proven a bonus for local growers and customers alike. It provides an added opportunity to sell more produce for growers and parents are relishing the chance to get fresh local produce mid-week after school with their kids. The market stays open long enough for workers in town to get their fresh food after knock-off as well.

On Tuesday the 16th of April, the SAGE Farmers Market Committee is throwing a launch party to celebrate its permanent status. There’ll be live music, family games, great prizes and a free organic sausage sizzle and SAGE barbequed corn on the cob!

Join us to celebrate from 3pm Tuesday 16th April at Riverside Park, Moruya.

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SAGE Executive Meeting — 7 March, 2012

Posted on 7 March, 2012 by sageproj

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Working Bee — 19 February, 2012

Posted on 19 February, 2012 by sageproj

With our big day with Costa coming up, there were plenty of jobs to do, especially in the area between our poles and the road. Our old herb bed was cleared and plants divided and bagged for replanting. The old lavenders were taken out.

SAGE members restack the compost piles and add loads of pigeon poo

Restacking the compost

The compost heaps we made before Christmas were turned and combined into one heap with the addition of several bags of pigeon poo! The aroma was heady to say the least.

SAGE members brushcutting grass in the fruit tree orchard

Tidying the orchard

The orchard trees were weeded and mulched, and the mesh fence (which was hoped would keep rabbits out of the commercial beds) was removed.

The wood from our old wattle trees is now well seasoned and was restacked under cover, ready for use in the tandoor.

SAGE members patiently pod great loads of kidney beans

Podding beans

We harvested some of the borlotti and red kidney beans which were then podded for drying. The amount of great storable protein that just one row yields is amazing. It is no wonder they are such a staple inItaly.

The corn crop is still producing like mad and it looks like we have a hundred or so butternut pumpkins that will be ready in a few weeks time for the South East Harvest.

SAGE members weed and tidy the 6-bed rotation garden and wicking beds

Tidying up the wicking beds

The wicking beds were weeded and the raised beds cleared for their next rotation. We were given another wonderful wicking bed from Joe Hooper at Congo who is manufacturing them for sale. It is a narrower unit than our others and is ideal for a kitchen greens or herb plot.

The worm baths were checked and they were given a special treat of some horse manure. The liquid from the worm farms is our main fertiliser.

It was great to see several new members as well as visitors to SAGE. As always the kids all had a ball (as well as being occasionally helpful).

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Stories of significant change

Posted on 12 January, 2012 by sageproj

Sustaining Our Towns – invite you to share stories of “significant change”

As part of the final project evaluation, Sustaining our Towns is asking people involved with the project to tell them about changes resulting from the project’s activities that they feel are significant.

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SAGE produce goes to those in need

Posted on 12 January, 2012 by sageproj

SAGE has begun distributing excess produce to those in need in the community.

One of the three goals in the SAGE Produce Distribution Policy states that “excess produce (should be made) available free to those in need in our community”.

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SAGE goes to the show

Posted on 12 January, 2012 by sageproj

by Caroline Power

This year the Eurobodalla District Show will be on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of January at the Moruya Show Ground.

For the first time SAGE is going to have a booth at the show. Our stall will be called “Love food, hate waste”. We have been able to borrow the display from Sustaining our Towns. We will have demonstrations of composting and worm farming, and we hope to be able to sell the cookbook if it is ready in time. We need volunteers to mind the stall during the show, so if you can help out please contact Caroline.

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Gardening Eurobodalla — January 2012

Posted on 12 January, 2012 by sageproj

by Fraser Bayley

It’s time to reap the rewards!

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Now we are in the full swing of summer, you should be reaping the rewards of your gardening by enjoying some really good food.

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