14/04/2026
We can all make a difference 😊
Tassie is at a crossroads. 🛑 By choosing to shop at local Tassie shops and farms, you are helping to protect our food supply and keep our state moving forward.
We have a chance to build a food system no other state in Australia has. One that is local, healthy, and has enough for everyone. Many of us have a choice in where we spend our money- and right now, that choice is everything.
Why it matters: Big supermarkets are handy, but they rely on global shipping and expensive fuels. When global supplies get shaky, our shelves feel it. By supporting our own local growers and shops, we build a system that doesn't rely on the rest of the world.
How to take back your purchasing POWER:
✅ Farm Gates & Markets: Buying direct means 100% of your money goes to the person who grew the food.
✅ Shop Local: Places like Unpacked in Kingston let you buy exactly what you need. It saves you money and cuts down on plastic.
✅ Independent Grocers: Local IGAs and Hill Street Grocer often put Tassie farmers first.
✅ Share the Love: Don’t let garden extras rot! Use a local Crop Swap or a community pantry.
A challenge to our Tassie chefs & hospitality owners: Keep pushing to buy local! We love seeing venues like The Bush Inn New Norfolk, Grain of the Silos Peppina Stillwater Restaurant The Agrarian Kitchen Frogmore Creek and many more across the state.
We always brag about having the best food in the world. Now is the time to back it!
IGA Tasmania Fruit Growers Tasmania Hospitality Tasmania Sprout Tasmania TasFarmers Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Tasmanian
