Author: Harcourt Farming Co-op
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EOI for an exciting farming adventure now open!
We have an “instant orchard” business opportunity available right now at our organic farm in Harcourt – get in touch to find out more!
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Does it matter if your fruit trees are organic?
Growing fruit trees the organic way can help give them the best possible start in life.
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Fire planning as a co-op – better done together!
Given a lot of our blogs last year were all about rain & mud, it’s a bit of a shift now to be talking about fire! The more gentle season […]
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When to look after your fruit trees
Join our planning course and create your own fruit tree calendar so you always know what to do for a healthy harvest.
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So, it’s been raining…
You’ve probably noticed we’re in the middle of a La Niña – it’s been a bit hard to ignore! The last time we had this much water running on the […]
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Orchard Keepers season 22-23 CSAs open!
Hello, the Orchard Keepers here with some updates on our upcoming season. The buds are blooming and we’ve almost wrapped up the winter pruning here in the orchard. The trees […]
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Plant a Fruit Tree You’ve Never Heard Of
You can be part of a heritage fruit tree revival.
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Reflections and a New Era for the Dirty Hoes
Stepping into a new era of Gung Hoe by planting the 8th garlic, without Sas. Mel reflects.
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2021 Business of the Year!
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; […]
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Garlic ~ Its that time again!
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 […]
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Hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground
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 […]
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Do you want a free fruit-growing course? Have your say…
We need your help! We’re thinking of running a new short course, but don’t know which idea will meet the greatest need. Please do our survey!