The Field Guide to NSW Produce
A$4,260
of $20,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 13th Dec 2012 at 12:00AM.
Here at The Locavore Edition, we're working hard to reconnect producers and consumers.
This all started when we helped organise an Australian based challenge with the folks at OpenIDEO that sought to create connection between the urban and the rural. To start this process we want to create a food map of Australia and a wonderful media platform to support our regional farmers, small food producers and food providers. NSW starts now!
We're putting our words into action, so right now we’re compiling the first comprehensive print and online guide to the people and businesses dedicating themselves to independent sustainable food production and supply across the regions of New South Wales.
All of our researchers and writers volunteer their time (the sweeties) so we don’t charge anyone for inclusion in our books or on our website. This is where you come in!
Where Your Money's Going
This campaign will cover the cost of printing and binding the Field Guide to NSW Produce. We're also working on a smart phone app so that you'll always have a guide to local produce at your fingertips. And then we're going to get cracking on the rest of Australia!
What We've Been Doing
Wouldn't it be great if you had a simple way of understanding where your produce comes from and who produced it? Don't you think farmers deserve a yummy (free) platform where they are celebrated and have their stories told? Don't you think it's great that we do all the hard work and put it online for all to enjoy?
We're interviewing leading thinkers, chefs and food activists. We're also working with Farmers' Markets and other stockists to track down the many small businesses that exist outside of the
mainstream food supply chain so that we can tell their stories.
We need your help so that we can get this guide book designed and printed!
We know what we're doing! We've already produced the Field Guide to Victorian Produce.
Our Victoria guidebook and website profiles 300%20 of the state’s best and brightest. No-one pays to be featured so this is democratic and representative. Here are some nice things people have said about us so far.
In NSW we plan to feature specialists, artisans, family farms, independent growers, rare breeds, heirlooms, cooperatives, stockists, distributors and small businesses dedicated to the production and supply of quality, sustainable food products and experiences.
If you have any questions you can
get more info here.
Together let’s reconnect producers and consumers!
Our Mission.
To publish high quality editorial content across digital and print media that educates and informs consumers about sustainable regional food producers and suppliers, while supporting regional food brands, events and tourism. To inspire Australians and international visitors to look locally and to think seasonally, while providing an editorial voice and online community for regional food based businesses to connect with consumers and each other.
Something for those of you who like independent publications. We'll <br /> * thank you on our supporters page online<br /> * send you a copy of The Sydney Design Guide
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This is the entry level option. You're still helping us to map NSW regional produce and profile up to 350 growers and producers at no cost to them. To say thanks we'll:<br /> * make sure your name appears on the supporters page on our website<br /> * send you a limited edition pack of 6 postcards with Matthew Angel's glorious illustrations of seasonal produce from the Field Guide to Victorian Produce
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This option is a nice way to encourage our team of volunteers to keep researching and writing to reconnect producers and consumers. To say thanks we'll:<br /> * add you to our list of supporters on The Locavore Edition website<br /> * send you a copy of our Field Guide to Victorian Produce<br /> <br /> Awesome!
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If you always like to be first, this one's for you. To say thanks we'll:<br /> * list your name on the supporters page on our website<br /> * send you an advance copy of The Field Guide to NSW Produce so you can start exploring the local food scene before everyone else does
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You'll be spoilt for choice with this rewards pack. We'll say thanks by:<br /> * adding your name to the supporters page on our website<br /> * sending you a hot-off-the-press copy of The Field Guide to NSW Produce<br /> * throwing in The Field Guide to Victorian Produce
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You'll be making a great contribution to costs of printing the NSW guidebook. This is the option we recommend for small businesses we are supporting through our work. You'll: <br /> * be added to our supporter list on The Locavore Edition website<br /> * be thanked in print in The Field Guide to NSW<br /> * receive a yummy set of two Guide books <br /> - a fresh copy of the NSW Field Guide<br /> - a copy of the Victorian Field Guide<br /> You can start to plan your cross-border trips.
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This is our 'Retailer Pack' You'll:<br /> * get an early shipment of 10 copies of the NSW Field Guide to sell in your store or on your stall<br /> * be added to our stockist list on The Locavore Edition website<br /> * you'll be added to our supporter list online <br /> Once you have stock we'll spread the word! You'll get it before anyone else.
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If you're serious about helping us to reconnect producers and consumers, consider this option. You'll be helping us to upgrade our website so people can access monthly features and profiles on a smartphone. You will:<br /> * be listed as a supporter online<br /> * be listed in print in the The Field Guide to NSW Produce<br /> * be invited you to the launch of the book <br /> * be welcome at a special thank you dinner<br /> * receive 5 pre-release copies for NSW<br /> * and get a copy of our Victorian guide signed by the team.
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Go on, be a Patron! You'll be investing in the future of this worthwhile project and help us to move on to produce more guides and keep it free for growers and producers to be featured. We'll:<br /><br /> * thank you in print on our Patrons Page<br /><br /> * thank you on our Patrons Page online <br /><br /> * invite you to the launch and give you a special mention <br /><br /> * invite you to a thank you dinner <br /><br /> * place a full page of advertising for your business in our guide<br /> * send you 5 of each guides
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