The Farm Yarns Series spins together local businesses, sustainability experts, and our community for conversations on regenerative agriculture and sustainable systems. Our next yarn unravels the mysteries of Closed-Loop, Zero-Waste Systems, where local legends are turning waste into valuable resources, building thriving, circular economies.
At this event, our expert speakers will share how the closed-loop approach works in action at The Farm:
Darren Robertson, Founder & Director of the award-winning Three Blue Ducks, will share how the restaurant’s zero-waste philosophy transforms food scraps into compost, creating a full circle from farm to table and back again.
Katerina Lazareva, Founder of Byron Fermentary & All Things Cultured, will delve into the art of food preservation, showing how fermentation can become a part of self-sufficient zero-waste, regenerative, closed loop food system.
Ryan Severn, manager of Farm Development & Sustainability at The Farm will explain how he transforms organic wastes into nutrient-dense compost, ensuring that natural resources are cycled within the farm’s ecosystem.
This is your chance to untangle the secrets of zero-waste living, connect with like-minded folk, and take home practical strategies for your life or business. Browse our zero-miles mini farmers market—where fresh produce, from leafy greens to pasture-raised eggs, has traveled just a few steps from garden to stall. Then, enjoy a farm-to-table grazing platter prepared by the talented chefs at Three Blue Ducks.
Whether you're a business owner, sustainability advocate, or simply eager to make a positive impact, this yarn will leave you with actionable insights to reduce waste, create value, and support both the environment and community.
Ticket price includes a drink on arrival and a Farm-to-Table grazing platter.
Come join us for a yarn!
Event Schedule:
5:30 PM: Doors Open – Grab a welcome drink, explore merchandise, mingle with fellow attendees while enjoying a grazing platter from Three Blue Ducks.
6:00 PM: Panel Discussion – Hear from local innovators about how closed-loop systems reduce waste, create value, and knit together a sustainable future.
7:30 PM: Social Networking – Swap stories, spin ideas, and build valuable connections.
8:00 PM: Event Close – Time to wrap up the yarn. Take these ideas home like seeds—plant 'em, nurture 'em, and watch 'em grow on your patch!