THE URBAN FOOD PROJECT

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SPEAKERS

Phil Garozzo

Mairi Mackinnon

Bec Edmonds

Jarrod Huey

SCHEDULE >

Feb 2nd, 2016 : in company with Merriweather Cafe.

CONTACT US

For other questions and comments email theurbanfoodproject01@gmail.com

PRESENTERS

CONTACT

TAKING PLACE

Tuesday 2nd Feb,

5:30pm.

27 Russell Street

South Brisbane QLD

Australia

MERRIWEATHER cafe.

27 Russell Street

South Brisbane QLD

Australia

Learn from people making a difference in our community.

Merriweather Cafe are conscious of their role in the community as a connection between Farmer and Consumer. Their ethos of sustainable and community oriented business has been the driving force behind many desicisons made since first opening its doors in 2012. The success of Merriweather has lead to the opening of a second store in New Farm, King Arthur Cafe, which follows the same values. With intentions to create a closed loop system, the team established a rooftop composting system where for the past year a healthy worm farm has helped chew through organic waste, using food and coffee bean scraps from the cafe. The team offer a unique perspective on the food industry, and an insightful perspective on ways we can move toward better ways to design our communities and cities.

'If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading'- Lao Tzu

The Urban Food Project aims to bring together industry professionals, thinkers and do-ers, with students and interested members of the community to discuss ideas and new ways of designing and living in our cities for a sustainable, ethical and community oriented approach to our food consumption. The Urban Food Project believes that students across various disciplines have a unique opportunity to innovate and make change. Students and professionals who have an interest in design, culture and/or environmental studies are encouraged to be involved. However, regardless of your training, all ideas and backgrounds are welcome! To find out more click

Phil is a grower of food and man behind Not Waste - a small enterprise whose aim is to link urban food vendors with established and budding food growers in the brisbane area.

Jarrod is a Father, Chef, Student, and owner of King Arthur and Merriweather Cafe. Jarrod is on the hunt for a food system, way of cooking and consuming that is truly sustainable. Jarrod plays a role in tackling the problems in our food and health industry through the cafe ethos and community health workshops.

Bec is the manager at Merriweather Cafe whilst studying horticulture at the university of Queensland. Bec one day hopes to write a book, inspiring young children to develop an interest in gardening.

Mairi is the owner of Merriweather and King Arthur Cafe, and passionate about community. Her intentions of developing community extend beyond two of Brisbanes best cafes, as Mairi is also the founder of Shared Harvest, a series of events supporting seasonal produce and local suppliers. http://www.sharedharvest.co/