by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 23/05/2022 | Carr’s Organic Fruit Tree Nursery
How many apple varieties can you name? If you’re an Orchard Keepers customer you’re probably way better educated than the general public, but most people would be pushing it to name more than 5 or 6. (And honestly, a lot of people only know that they like...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 13/05/2022 | Gung Hoe Growers
Well, Gung Hoe Growers a month back planted their 8th garlic in the ground. Those of you who have been journeying with us for any amount of time will have heard us say this is the crop that tells us the time. Garlic was the first crop that Sas and I planted back...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 09/12/2021 | Coop news, Uncategorized, Updates
We were awarded Mount Alexander Shire Council Business of the Year 2021! Harcourt Organic Farming Cooperative (HOFC) was awarded two awards at the annual Mount Alexander Shire Council Business Awards; The AgriBusiness Award and 2021 Business of the Year. HOFC were...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 23/11/2021 | Coop news, Gung Hoe Growers, Updates
We’ve got our seventh crop of garlic safely out of the ground before the next big rain (PHEW!!) It was touch and go this year as to how the crop was going to be. The wet and cooler than usual weather has been great for some crops, but garlic really needs a...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 11/11/2021 | Coop news, Gung Hoe Growers, Updates
I was bought up in neither a farming nor a religious family. I grew up surrounded by bush and river, barefoot and free to explore the world. I spent a lot of time alone in nature and here I learnt to listen to, love and care for the land I am on and all my kin who...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 28/09/2021 | Grow Great Fruit, workshop
Hi HOFC fans and supporters, Today’s update is coming from Katie and Hugh, with our Grow Great Fruit hats on. As you may (or may not) know, we do a lot of fruit tree education. In the spirit of ultimate food re-localisation, we’re on a mission to help everyone get...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 13/09/2021 | The Orchard Keepers
Our new orchardists, Yoann, Alex, Terry & Ingrid – The Orchard Keepers – are settling in to life on the farm and are excited to open up their Community Support Agriculture (CSA) shares to Harcourt & Castlemaine region subscribers. The Orchard...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 02/06/2021 | Uncategorized
Hi everyone, we just wanted to touch base and let you know what’s happening in Carr’s Organic Fruit Tree Nursery this year. The fruit trees are available to order now, and will be ready to pick up from the farm at our Open Days in early July. We’ve...
by Harcourt Farming Co-op | 30/04/2021 | Gung Hoe Growers, Uncategorized
Well hello out there! It definitely seems a while since I’ve put words out into the stratosphere. I’m writing to let you know about some of our future plans in regards to food. That beautiful April super moon is lighting up the trees outside and the air is...
