Community Farming

Local produce is just one benefit of living in a community integrated with farming. Rebuilding a deep connection to agriculture starts by engaging children in growing food.

The working development plan for Southlands preserves more than two thirds of the land for local agriculture, wildlife, community recreation and pathways.

The largest piece of land is set aside for community trust farming, creating a valuable, community-controlled agricultural asset which supports a new generation of farmer and ensures local food production. Farming will occur at various scales, including community gardens and public allotment gardens and multi-acre farms growing produce for local markets.

This agricultural land is governed by citizens and operated by a community trust, complete with restrictive covenants that ensure agricultural land within Southlands is used for farming and agricultural education in perpetuity.