"The Farm2Plate Exchange is one of the most exciting, exhilarating, inspirational shindigs I’ve been to in recent times … The energy, and the enthusiasm, the network and collaborating created here is just profound … This is truly one of the top food and farmscape changing seminars, maybe in the world"
- Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm
How do we change our practices to shift from being the problem to becoming the solution?
In conversation with Chris Eggert, Oxhill Organics and Ben Cole, Wide Open Agriculture
Panel Discussion
Intergenerational equity; attracting young people to farming and keeping young people on our farms
On farm experience
How has the pandemic changed consumer preferencing from a global perspective
A domestic perspective. How we make local, seasonal and provenance a way of life for all Australian consumers:
Panel Discussion with Georgina Davis, QFF, Mirjana Prica, FIAL
How to tell a story that is compelling and authentic around food and farming.
Connection With The Conscious Consumer
in conversation with Australian farmers who have adopted the Polyface Farm business model.
Showcasing the finest of regional food at Kooroomba Lavender Farm and Vineyard.
If you are currently or considering value adding to food and drink this FIAL Masterclass session is a must do for you.
For existing and new food manufacturers seeking to establish new, expand existing markets or innovate their product.
Learn the importance of your business brand and identity and how to apply it in all your communications. We’ll show you how to switch the ‘On’ button on your marketing foghorn and how to use the compounding power of social media to get your message out. You’ll learn writing tips on how to make your food content sizzle. Plus bring along any burning branding, marketing and communication questions. We’ll put them into a hat and discuss them in two dedicated Q&A sessions.
"A mind expanding couple of days, great speakers, amazing food and drink, priceless conversations. It highlighted opportunities, identified hurdles and common mistakes as well as solutions & better approaches. Greater knowledge, deeper understanding, I was entertained, educated and, most of all, inspired. You will be at a real disadvantage if you miss the next one. See you there."
- Vince Heffernan
Known for its breathtaking scenery, this region is establishing itself as a must see destination for its nature based and agritourism attractions. Its offerings are continuously evolving and range from wineries and art galleries to expansive bushwalking tracks, state of the art equine facilities, growing rural communities and friendly country charm.
Take a look for yourself: Scenic Rim Showreel
For more information on the Scenic Rim, please go to Visit Scenic Rim
The Scenic Rim has an emerging food and wine culture, a strong heritage ethos and a wide variety of culinary tourism experiences that help showcase its premium food and wine products to local, domestic and international tourists. The region has well-established natural resources management and environmental protection frameworks and enviable food safety standards. These credentials underpin its quality food and wine reputation across a range of products, from niche and novel brands, to high-quality bulk commodities, to tourism experiences in stunning landscapes. The Scenic Rim’s close proximity to major population centres of south east Queensland and northern New South Wales makes it an ideal short break destination. With the nationally-recognised award-winning annual culinary event Scenic Rim Eat Local Week and new locavore initiative Scenic Rim Farm Box providing local produce delivered to the door, Scenic Rim Regional Council is perfectly positioned to be the Host Partner of Regionality’s Farm2Plate Exchange in 2021.
The Scenic Rim achieved national recognition in August 2019, judged Australia’s most outstanding foodie region by some of the nation’s best chefs and food industry leaders. Winning the ‘Outstanding Region’ trophy at the prestigious delicious. Produce Awards in Sydney, the Scenic Rim shone on the national stage for its authentic local food movement, underpinned by the highly successful annual Scenic Rim Eat Local Week initiative.
There is a variety of accommodation available in the Scenic Rim including farm stay, motels, resorts and lodges. Delegates have the option to buy the transport pass or self drive. For delegates wishing to experience more of the region, consider a farm stay option. If you would prefer not to drive, there are accommodation options including motels available within walking distance to the conference venue in Beaudesert and the transport pass will provide bus transport to evening venues.
We ask that you take into consideration the driving time to dinner events, which may be around an hour from accommodation venues. Tommerup’s Dairy Farm and Kooroomba Lavender Farm will host these evenings based on their ongoing commitment to agribusiness and enhancing the agritourism experience in Scenic Rim.
Event transfers are an add-on to the conference price. If you would like to take advantage of the event transfers, please purchase the Event Transfer Ticket.
If you are arriving from inter-state and require assistance in reaching the Scenic Rim, please refer to the Airport Transfer option.
Some accommodation options:
Farm Stay experiences, 20 – 40 minute drive from The Centre, Beaudesert.
Lodges and Resorts, 25 – 35 minute drive from The Centre, Beaudesert.
For all accommodation options see Visit Scenic Rim.
Farm2Plate Exchange 2019 created a tribe of like-minded individuals who seized the opportunity to form lasting friendships, gain insight and share their stories. Delegates came away inspired, informed and engaged after taking part in symposium style professional development presentations and panel discussions featuring a big line up of speakers from Australia and overseas. There was an overall buzz throughout the conference of participants being a part of something tremendously exciting, delegates feeling capacity to create change; many commenting on experiencing a sense of real collaboration and commitment… but don’t take our word for it, check out our Farm2Plate Exchange 2019 reel.
Given the unfolding situation regarding COVID19 in Australia and globally, a COVID Safe Plan is in place for the Farm2Plate Exchange to ensure the safety of our staff, speakers and delegates.
We are taking advice from Queensland Health to implement all recommendations for a COVID Safe Event. We will adhere to strict hygiene practices and social distancing measures to further reduce any health risk. These measures are being reviewed and updated in the planning of the Farm2Plate Exchange to ensure our procedures are current at the time of the event.
PHYSICAL DISTANCING
SAFE HYGIENE
CAPACITY LIMITS
INDUSTRY CLEAN
COVID SAFE APP
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