The Produce Pod
The Produce Pod
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Hosted by Ben ”Dobbo” Dobbin Australian media personality known for his contributions to both rural affairs and sports broadcasting.
The Lockyer Valley Foods have produced a podcast The Produce Pod brings is an Interview series focusing on rural produce farming and about the company’s mission to establish a co-operative-owned food processing facility in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley.
Their goal is to build a state-of-the-art facility in Withcott, aiming to process locally grown produce such as beetroot, tomatoes, and corn. The initiative emphasizes sustainability, with plans to recycle water and generate on-site power.
The co-operative model allows everyday Australians to invest in the project, supporting local agriculture and contributing to national food security. Members can purchase a $1,000 share and commit to buying $200 worth of products annually, ensuring community involvement and ownership.
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The podcast centers on themes of sustainable farming, local food production, and cooperative economics, featuring episodes that cover topics like the establishment of a food processing facility, the importance of sustainable practices in agriculture, and the stories of local farmers and food advocates, such as discussions with project leaders and local growers.
Hosted by Ben ”Dobbo” Dobbin Australian media personality known for his contributions to both rural affairs and sports broadcasting.
The Lockyer Valley Foods have produced a podcast The Produce Pod brings is an Interview series focusing on rural produce farming and about the company’s mission to establish a co-operative-owned food processing facility in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley.
Their goal is to build a state-of-the-art facility in Withcott, aiming to process locally grown produce such as beetroot, tomatoes, and corn. The initiative emphasizes sustainability, with plans to recycle water and generate on-site power.
The co-operative model allows everyday Australians to invest in the project, supporting local agriculture and contributing to national food security. Members can purchase a $1,000 share and commit to buying $200 worth of products annually, ensuring community involvement and ownership.
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The Podcast Home of The Lockyer Valley Fruit & Vegetable Processing Company Limited
Lockyer Valley Foods™ has embarked on an exciting project that will transform the Australian food processing industry! Our state of the art cannery and food processing facility will be located in Withcott, at the heart of Queensland’s beautiful Lockyer Valley, which is famous for growing the country’s most diverse range of vegetables and commercial fruits.
Since 2011, the Lockyer Valley has been without a local food processing facility, but our project will change that! We’re proud to support local and Australian growers, increase Australian-grown and owned products, and create 124 jobs in Stage One, rising to 500 plus jobs for the community by Stage Four.
Our Development Application was approved by the Queensland Government and the Lockyer Valley Regional Council in December 2022, marking a significant milestone for the project and the future of Australia. We’re committed to meeting the growing demand for Australian locally-sourced, sustainable food options, and we’re excited to positively impact the industry and the community.
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