Byron Bay brewery, Stone & Wood, is sponsoring the inaugural Grounded Australia festival, a two-day event focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems. It is on 4-5 December in the Huon Valley, Tasmania.
The multi format festival aims to celebrate sustainable farming and local flavours, combining a conference, field day, and food festival all set in the picturesque Huon Valley. Organised by farmers, for farmers, the festival is set to transform the landscape of agricultural education by offering a dynamic platform for talks and demonstrations on-site.
Stone & Wood sustainability manager, Jahdon Quinlan, said the agricultural sector features dedicated farmers who prioritise soil health and conscious cultivation, just as the brewing industry boasts passionate brewers committed to both their craft and the environment.
“We all have a role to play in caring for our land, no matter where we sit from paddock to pint. That’s why we’re thrilled to support Grounded 2024, as Stone & Wood explores how we can engage more farmers, consumers, and suppliers in ‘better farming’ principles,” said Quinlan.
This collaboration follows Stone & Wood and non-profit Sustainable Table’s launch of the Good Grain impact fund, which has raised $60,000 this year to support regenerative grain projects relevant to the brewing industry.
These include research and development projects for perennial and ancient grains, infrastructural upgrades for an indigenous social enterprise exploring native Australian grains, and infrastructural support for a new grain silo for regen ag farming pioneers in Western Australia’s wheatbelt.
For more information and ticket purchases, head to Grounded Australia’s website.
