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Winter on the island
lutruwita/Tasmania might be an island with a reputation for chilly winters, but really it is an island where there is so much going on. Winter is a time to explore what is happening at the epicentre of food and agriculture on this island and islands beyond.
In July, leading researchers and thinkers will be in Launceston to share a feast of food and ideas at the 25th Symposium of Australian Gastronomy, ISLAND, emerging possibilities from the undercurrents.
As a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy Launceston will host this significant event from 5th to 8th July 2024. Set amid Launceston's cutting-edge newest buildings at the University of Tasmania's Inveresk campus and the new St Lukes HQ, the symposium investigates themes encompassing island products and economies, Indigenous stewardship and interpretations, fermentation, food security and justice, education and health. Speakers include international professionals and thought leaders from the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Tasmania and interstate with feature dinners and visits to the iconic Harvest Farmers' Market and the Design Centre. For tickets and the full program:
https://www.australiangastronomy.net/sag-25-launceston
In August be part of the conversations and explore why food, its production, innovation and heritage is integral to life in lutruwita/Tasmanian and beyond. FermenTas is again hosting Conversations in the City, the Fire+Ferment dinner at Timbre, and the Frementation Activation@Harvest Launceston Community Farmers Market for agriCULTURED 2024.
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But it is not just about urban buzz; it is about making a tangible difference in rural communities too. Whether you are a farmer, an entrepreneur, a business person, or someone deeply connected to rural life, this event offers a unique opportunity to be part of a movement toward positive change.
FermentationActivation@Harvest
On Saturday 3rd August bring your own jar and head on down to a special fermentation-focused Harvest Launceston Community Farmers' Market. From 9am – 11am, create your own sauerkraut through a self-guided tour of ferment stations, where enthusiasts explain the science and art of fermentation.
Fire + Ferment@Timbre
In the evening FermenTas invites you to join us at a feast for the senses with some Fire + Ferment at Timbre at Velo, Legana. Distinguished chef Matt Adams is creating an indulgent shared long table banquet of all that is fabulously fired and fermented to create warmth on a deep winter August night. Start with mulled cider around the fires to warm up the evening, before moving inside for a banquet of fired and fermented dishes with matching fermented beverages...aka wine and beer!
Join the panel conversation to be part of securing the future of our food landscape.
agriCULTURED is the midwinter celebration of the contribution of the agrifoood sector to our culture, community and economy and this year runs from the 1st to 4th August. This is just a taste of what is happening this year. See the full program.
Meanwhile, back at the Fermentation Hub, construction is underway and FermenTas is still seeking Expressions of Interest. For those who have already submitted, we will be in touch with you all soon as we finalise the equipment list for the hub. Thanks to everyone who has been part of the journey so far and we anticipate even better things to come.
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