Dan Milne, a committee member of Local Food Connect, passionately advocates for regenerative farming, emphasising its healing impact on living systems by enhancing soil, air, and water quality. He highlights the importance of fostering direct connections between eaters and growers, and points out the role of Local Food Connect in supporting local farming initiatives in NorthEast Melbourne.

Caring Farms Coop*, a not-for-profit urban farm operating under a land share arrangement, cultivates organic produce that is sold to local businesses and donated to a food relief program. Horticulturist Callum shares the daily satisfaction and challenges of this initiative, stressing the positive impact of providing local businesses with seasonal, fresh produce with a minimal carbon footprint.

Begin your business sustainability journey today by exploring the range of resources available at nillumbik.vic.gov.au/business-sustainability.

Find out more:
Join the Local Food Connect
Book an expert horticultural workshops at Edendale Farm
Apply for a Land Management Incentive Program Grants or other rebates offered by Council to landowners

*Caring Farms Co-op is comprised of members of The Veggie Empire

Dan Milne, a committee member of <a href="https://localfoodconnect.org.au/">Local Food Connect</a>, passionately advocates for regenerative farming, emphasising its healing impact on living systems by enhancing soil, air, and water quality. He highlights the importance of fostering direct connections between eaters and growers, and points out the role of Local Food Connect in supporting local farming initiatives in NorthEast Melbourne.
Caring Farms Coop*, a not-for-profit urban farm operating under a land share arrangement, cultivates organic produce that is sold to local businesses and donated to a food relief program. Horticulturist Callum shares the daily satisfaction and challenges of this initiative, stressing the positive impact of providing local businesses with seasonal, fresh produce with a minimal carbon footprint.
Begin your business sustainability journey today by exploring the range of resources available at <a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Business/Sustainability-for-business">nillumbik.vic.gov.au/business-sustainability</a>.
Find out more:
<ul>
<li>Join the <a href="https://localfoodconnect.org.au/">Local Food Connect</a></li>
<li>Book an expert <a href="https://edendale.weteachme.com/">horticultural workshops</a> at Edendale Farm</li>
<li>Apply for a <a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Business/Sustainability-for-business/Local-food-production">Land Management Incentive Program Grants</a> or other rebates offered by Council to landowners</li>
</ul>
*Caring Farms Co-op is comprised of members of <a href="https://openfoodnetwork.org.au/the-veggie-empire/shop">The Veggie Empire</a>

“As a Green Wedge Shire, Nillumbik Shire Council is acutely aware of the multiple threats facing all communities and ecosystems as a result of climate change. This requires urgent action by all levels of government, including local government. Council has declared a Climate Emergency, commits to a climate emergency response, and is proactively integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation into Council actions.”*

Welcome to the latest instalment of "Your Business is our Business - Sustainability Edition," where we explore the proactive steps Nillumbik businesses can take to champion climate change mitigation. While we focus on key business sectors within the Shire, the principles we discuss are versatile and can be applied to most business types.

Embracing sustainable resources and implementing innovative recycling and waste reduction measures isn't just about environmental stewardship; it's a strategic move that can enhance both the profitability and reputation of your business.

Your Business is our Business is hosted by small business advocate Karyn Harte of The Buzz.

*Nillumbik Shire Council Climate Action Plan 2022-2032

“As a Green Wedge Shire, Nillumbik Shire Council is acutely aware of the multiple threats facing all communities and ecosystems as a result of climate change. This requires urgent action by all levels of government, including local government. Council has declared a Climate Emergency, commits to a climate emergency response, and is proactively integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation into Council actions.”*
Welcome to the latest instalment of "Your Business is our Business - Sustainability Edition," where we explore the proactive steps Nillumbik businesses can take to champion climate change mitigation. While we focus on key business sectors within the Shire, the principles we discuss are versatile and can be applied to most business types.
Embracing sustainable resources and implementing innovative recycling and waste reduction measures isn't just about environmental stewardship; it's a strategic move that can enhance both the profitability and reputation of your business.
Your Business is our Business is hosted by small business advocate Karyn Harte of <a href="https://www.beeskneesmarketing.com.au/category/podcasts/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.beeskneesmarketing.com.au/category/podcasts/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708214412126000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FE7A85VVHuuInm1vcaFfe">The Buzz.</a>
*<a href="https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Climate-and-sustainability/Climate-action" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Climate-and-sustainability/Climate-action&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708214412126000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0emnlZETmlvxoII9NYpuse">Nillumbik Shire Council Climate Action Plan 2022-2032</a>

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