From the Earth to Table: Growing Food & Biodiversity, Building Community
The Food Farm is a 16 acre organic Permaculture property in North Canterbury, Aotearoa NZ that grows food and teaches others how to do it too. The farm is organic and focuses on building soil health and increasing biodiversity as a way to grow animals, annual and perennial vegetables as well as berries and tree crops. Our workshops cover sowing and propagating, harvesting and preserving, seed-saving, soil health and composting, planning, fruit trees, berries and food forest establishment. They're designed so anyone can feel confident, no matter what size garden or land you have, and whatever budget is available. We also offer one on one consultations.
Eat New Zealand is a not-for-profit grassroots food movement founded in 2015 that exists to reconnect people, plate and place by championing the farmers, fishers, producers and communities who nourish Aotearoa and the world. The organization connects people to the land through food.
Project story
Bringing Food-Growing to Everyone
For the last nine years, we've been teaching people to grow their own food -from small gardens to large-scale farms. From soil health to food forest establishment, seed-saving to harvesting and preserving, we’ve shown them that growing food is possible at every scale, in every space.
But we know many want to join us and don't have the resources to pay for workshops. Schools need affordable programmes. Community groups struggle with budget constraints. Families in underserved neighbourhoods deserve access to this knowledge too.
That's why we're raising funds to make food-growing education truly accessible. With your support, we can offer free or low-cost programmes to schools, community organisations, and families who might otherwise be left out. We'll remove the financial barriers and help more people discover the joy and benefits of growing their own fresh food organically without needing expensive inputs, building soil health along the way.
Together, we can build a healthier, more food-secure community where everyone -regardless of their budget -can learn to grow.
What others say about these workshops;
"This was so helpful, thank you. The workshop gave me lots of ideas, a to-do list & a bit more faith in my ability to do it!"
"This was such a great workshop, I learnt so much & came away with so many new ideas! I've already booked another workshop with you guys. Highly recommend these!"
"Love these workshops! You share your knowledge in such a great way, simple to understand & very practical"
School Principal:
Having regular, facilitated access to hands-on educational experiences such as connecting deeply with the land, growing and preserving food, and tending to animals, would be an incredible asset for our students.
This aligns perfectly with our curriculum goals, specifically environmental sustainability, science, and student wellbeing. Immersive, outdoor learning has been proven to boost engagement and foster a sense of stewardship (kaitiakitanga) in young people.
Project updates
Team
From the Earth to Table: Growing Food & Biodiversity, Building Community
The Food Farm is a 16 acre organic Permaculture property in North Canterbury, Aotearoa NZ that grows food and teaches others how to do it too. The farm is organic and focuses on building soil health and increasing biodiversity as a way to grow animals, annual and perennial vegetables as well as berries and tree crops. Our workshops cover sowing and propagating, harvesting and preserving, seed-saving, soil health and composting, planning, fruit trees, berries and food forest establishment. They're designed so anyone can feel confident, no matter what size garden or land you have, and whatever budget is available. We also offer one on one consultations.
Eat New Zealand is a not-for-profit grassroots food movement founded in 2015 that exists to reconnect people, plate and place by championing the farmers, fishers, producers and communities who nourish Aotearoa and the world. The organization connects people to the land through food.
Project story
Bringing Food-Growing to Everyone
For the last nine years, we've been teaching people to grow their own food -from small gardens to large-scale farms. From soil health to food forest establishment, seed-saving to harvesting and preserving, we’ve shown them that growing food is possible at every scale, in every space.
But we know many want to join us and don't have the resources to pay for workshops. Schools need affordable programmes. Community groups struggle with budget constraints. Families in underserved neighbourhoods deserve access to this knowledge too.
That's why we're raising funds to make food-growing education truly accessible. With your support, we can offer free or low-cost programmes to schools, community organisations, and families who might otherwise be left out. We'll remove the financial barriers and help more people discover the joy and benefits of growing their own fresh food organically without needing expensive inputs, building soil health along the way.
Together, we can build a healthier, more food-secure community where everyone -regardless of their budget -can learn to grow.
What others say about these workshops;
"This was so helpful, thank you. The workshop gave me lots of ideas, a to-do list & a bit more faith in my ability to do it!"
"This was such a great workshop, I learnt so much & came away with so many new ideas! I've already booked another workshop with you guys. Highly recommend these!"
"Love these workshops! You share your knowledge in such a great way, simple to understand & very practical"
School Principal:
Having regular, facilitated access to hands-on educational experiences such as connecting deeply with the land, growing and preserving food, and tending to animals, would be an incredible asset for our students.
This aligns perfectly with our curriculum goals, specifically environmental sustainability, science, and student wellbeing. Immersive, outdoor learning has been proven to boost engagement and foster a sense of stewardship (kaitiakitanga) in young people.
Project updates
Team
Location
New Zealand
Round 3
Jul 1-21, 2026
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