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 plan for Southlands preserves more than 80% of the land (more than 430 acres) 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.

Download the Working Plan for Southlands brochure (July 2011).