Spring Sharing for Seed Freedom and Fair Food

Byron Hinterland Seed Savers & Byron Region Food Sovereignty Network invite you to our community ‘Seed Freedom & Fair Food Celebration’.

Sunday October 23rd, 1pm-5pm at the Future Feeders Farm in Mullumbimby (in the back corner of the Mullumbimby Community Gardens).

This local event supports both international and national campaigns promoting alternative farming approaches, new ways of shopping, and sustainable eating habits that all encourage consumers to use their purchasing power to make positive impacts on our society and environment.

Bring: Any seeds, plants, tubers you wish to share + a plate of finger food + Enter the Fair Food Bake Off (free & optional) + seed bags.

Fair Food Spring ‘Bake Off’ Details:
To enter the competition you must bake or make something using one of the four local ingredients found in the Byron Region Food Sovereignty Network logo (avocado, citrus, macadamia, banana). You will be required to list your ingredients on the day. Awards include $100 Santos Organics Gift Voucher, Family Size Fresh Produce Box from Future Feeders & a 3pk of Honey Bee Wraps. Judges will award for taste, creativity, and fairest food dish.

Schedule:
1:00pm – Arrive
1:15pm – Welcome
1:30pm – Future Feeders Farm Tour and/OR BHSS Seed Saving Skills Workshop (you choose)
2:00pm – Future Feeders Farm Tour and/OR BHSS Seed Saving Skills Workshop (you choose)
2:30pm – Spring Fair Food “Local bake-off” + Afternoon tea & awards
3:30pm – BRFSN workshop session – Crowdsourcing discussion about Fair Food Themes facilitated by Paul Crebar
4:30pm – Seed Swap Ceremony facilitated by BHSS
5:00pm – Finish

Entry: $5 membership fee for the Byron Hinterland Seed Savers network.

For full details visit www.byronseedshare.org

Webpage with more details: http://www.byronseedshare.org
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1035869463201371/