Northey Street City Farm (
corner Northey and Victoria Streets, Windsor) is a four acre patch of green in the middle of an urban jungle. The not for profit farm is a community project that can be found on the banks of Breakfast Creek in Windsor.
This venue has been designed and created by the people, for the people using
permaculture principals. It contains more than 1500 native and exotic plants, including fruit trees and bush tucker plants.
Members of the public are welcome to tour the farm and can partake in a workshop for a small fee. Workshops include a basic farm tour, bush tucker and medicine and a seminar on sustainability and permaculture. Northey Street City Farm also offers Certificate Two courses in Organic Permaculture Gardening and Accredited Permaculture Training internships.
On Sunday mornings from 6.00am until 10.30am, a dozen organic farmers and producers set up their stalls at the Northey Street Organic Markets, where customers can purchase certified organic fruit, vegetables, bread, dairy and preserves.
Locals can get involved by becoming a member or volunteering. Volunteers are needed six days of the week (the farm is closed on Mondays), with gardening activities taking place from Tuesday to Thursday. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the farm, from gardening to administration to trade skills. For more information, attend a farm orientation session on Tuesdays at 9.00am or call (07) 3857 8775.
Membership is $30 per year (or $15 for students). Members receive discounts on Northey Street Farm activities, a seasonal news letter and have voting rights at the annual general meeting. To become a member, fill out the
membership form and mail or fax to the farms office.
