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Fatherhood, farming and sustainable fishing in the Huon Valley. Business account run by my better half over at @ourmatesfarm.

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Walked into my local coffee shop on the way to town this morning and saw this on the front page of @themercury

Hats off to @matthewtack of @ourmatesfarm . He’s absolutely bloody right.

This — and so many other things in our food system — needs to change. We grow some of the best food in the world here in Tasmania. Surely we can create systems that actually work for the people growing it. Especially with the looming food insecurity chat.

If you don’t have a paper nearby, zoom in and have a read. This one matters-it affects us all.

#tasmanianlife #huonvalley #tasmania #foodsecurity

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We asked you all to go to your butchers and to hit your politicians up. So that’s what we did. We don’t care about parties, we want results for farmers and their communities. Go to the link Dean has setup below and share what it means to you, to your farm, to your community, for it to be easier for farmers to put food on Tassie plates. And if you get a chance, hit your local politician up. (Sorry about the sound we don’t have pro setup!) #movementnotamoment

Share your story - link is in our bio or here: https://forms.gle/F4gNDqGchF99qzis6

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Happy Father’s Day to this guy! And all the other dads out there, doing the best they can, even when other responsibilities are clamouring for attention. I wouldn’t do this parenthood gig without Matt (after all, he’s the one who got us into this!😆). We can make it through, I promise! #fathersday #toallthedads

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We need a movement, not a moment.

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Tasmanian meat no longer getting to Tasmanians? Why are we not surprised? 😮

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Onto the last and arguably the most important apple in our blends; frequin rogue! These gorgeous apples give our ciders the tannin and depth that you see in Cider of the Arve, and our soon to be released Dolerite Dry! We are very lucky to be harvesting these at the start of each winter from the gorgeous @ourmatesfarm 🧡

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An old file photo of mine to headline this link, a pretty good collaboration of government and producers, processors and allied industry.... stressing the importance of local small scale meat processors to small to medium producers & LOCAL FOOD SECURITY & SUSTAINABILITY.
https://www.sprout.org.au/media-releases/tasmania-micro-mobile-abattoir-guidelines-2026-consultation?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTY3MDY3MzQzMzUyNDI3AAGnrKfYnkEu0-J5EPLIpClF7Xn1SQDp3RtFdbo2g6THoM1TZfUxvJEwgcdWtyU_aem_Nnbu438VHUA3mBnVUS9MQg

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⛵️🌞Summer means sailing in the Huon Valley. With both river and sea flowing through the lives of its inhabitants, and summer usually a quieter time for orchardists, there’s a strong sailing culture here.

Julian and Rachel have been sailing for three seasons now. We’re lucky to have the Port Esperance Sailing Club, with instructors and support crew who all volunteer their time and energy to teach and share the joys and tribulations of this sport.

We didn’t quite manage to co-ordinate with Port Cygnet Sailing Club for the usual sail away weekend. So today PESC had a little sail from the club across to Kent Beach. It was a bit of a long slog over, with Julian and Rachel struggling to start with but persevering to the end.

Then a picnic lunch. a natter, and some beach cricket, before we sailed back. Our two swopped the Sabots for the Optimists so their fellow junior sailors could take a turn. The wind picked up a bit, and it was choppy out, so there was a capsize! But Gilly managed to get it righted and then she plodded back with it alongside.

So all on all, success!

We love what sailing teaches the kids. Independence, decision making, self-confidence, perseverance, discomfort even! Our two may not be hooked on it, but we want them to have this ability and resilience in their library of life skills.

(I fear my dream of lounging on a yacht with a cocktail on the Croation coast while my kids work the sails is just a pipe-dream!? 😜)

#summerintasmania #huonvalley #sailing #sailingclub #dover community

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Friday night deliciousness...

recipe thanks to @mariongrasby
brisket thanks to @ourmatesfarm
culinary wonders thanks to @the_country_concierge
'imported' cab sav thanks to Woodstock Wines, SA

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🏕️⛲️ Making the most of our 2 night camping trip to Mt Field, with the foray into Russell Falls’ glow worm ghetto after a short rest after our epic hike day! We thought they would want to just chillax after showers, but the kids were keen.

In the morning (Tue), we packed up camp, but went back into Mt Field NP to go for a short (about 2ish hours) three waterfall circuit - Russell Falls / Horseshoe Falls / Lady Barron Falls, and the Talk Trees walk.

It was lovely walk in the shady forest paths, as it was much warmer today! (We’d been super lucky to have hit yesterday’s exposed mountain hike in cloudy conditions.) We all definitely felt yesterday’s efforts on the legs today!

On the return drive, we stopped in at the Salmon Ponds for lunch (all day sweet and savoury pancakes!). It’s been a few years since we’ve been there, so it’s fun to check out the super fat trout and salmon in the waterway courses, throw them pellets, and getting splashed.

All in all, a great short getaway for the fam. So glad to have the opportunity over summer to spend this time together.

#summerintasmania #family #familyholiday #familycampingtrip #mtfieldnationalpark

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🏕️⛰️We took a little trip to Mt Field NP for a camping trip with the kids over the school holidays. It’s our first trip to Mt Field properly (we popped in briefly for Russell Falls after Railtrack Riders with the Jensens earlier this month).

Staying at Left of Field Campground, it’s been perfect for a relaxing stay, with Matt popping down the road for a spot of trout fishing, a proper hike around Lake Dobson & the Tarn Shelf, & explore locally.

The Tarn Shelf circuit is the longest hike we have done with the kids. (Our last long hike was up to Hartz peak probably 2 years ago.) Today was 16km around some lovely scenery, with 590m of ascent, and 6 hours of footfall.

Icecreams well-deserved. A steak and pasta dinner. A good sleep earned.

#mtfieldnationalpark #summerintasmania #schoolholidays #family #familycamping

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A lovely afternoon on the side of a mountain, overlooking over the valley and Huon River, sharing a potluck picnic with friends as we sent off some very dear people. A perfect summer Sunday gathering at @lunchintheandes

See you guys next time ❤️❤️❤️beppe.persico @mandarin_fandango

(And quick note is that I then discovered that anyone can hire this little space with tiny house @lunchintheandes and host your own little valley gathering)

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