About Us

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Grow Local is an initiative of Queensland Conservation. The Grow Local programme aims to :

Protect and Promote population health across Southeast Queensland
Meet consumer demand for fresh, locally-produced, environmentally-sustainable food
Protect soil, air, water and land health in Southeast Queensland
Improve food security (profitability and sustainability) across the region
Establish Southeast Queensland as a leader in local food production and consumption

The production, consumption and disposal of food is ecologically sustainable
All food sold and consumed meets a sustainable and healthy food standard incorporating specified criteria covering its production, seasonality, nutritional qualities and georgraphic origin
A community that understands and actively participates in a healthy food culture and recognises the inter-connection between growing healthy food, the protection and restoration of fertile land and a sustainable society

A community movement growing food in gardens and local streets, established in every suburb
A network of community gardens able to service every suburb and community
Markets selling local food are the primary source for fresh produce in the region
The establishment of a Queensland Department of Healthy Food to coordinate policy, regulation and future strategic direction towards establishing a healthy and sustainable food culture in Queensland

The state's peak non-government environment group. We have been working to protect, conserve and sustain Queensland's environment for forty years.
Queensland's leading advocate for environmental protection and sustainability.
A network of member groups working across the spectrum of environment issues from the far north to the south east corner.
Here to help your voice be heard where it matters most: government industry and the community.

To learn more about Queensland Conservation, click here