The Mini Farm Project

04/10/2024

50 Volunteers joined us from Rio Tinto this morning thanks to our membership with Volunteering Queensland.

Over 120 hours of work was accomplished is 2 and a half hours of work.

This is the power of corporate volunteering for small charities.

Today volunteers helped with weeding in the field, cleaned our shed, tidied the tank area and aloe helped move soil and create beds with Green Thumb Farm.

20/09/2024

A New Opportunity for The Mini Farm Project:

We are excited to share that The Mini Farm Project has an incredible opportunity to partner with Youth Enterprise Trust at their Woodstock Farm, where we plan to develop a 6-acre Youth Training Farm.

This initiative will help us train the next generation of farmers while continuing to provide free meals to vulnerable communities.

However, as with many charities across Australia, this year has been challenging.

The rising cost of living has led to a significant decline in donations, and despite our best efforts, we were unable to secure the bridge funding needed to sustain our current farms at Samford and Loganlea.

As a result, after much consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to close both sites—Loganlea and Samford at the end of October.

While it’s never easy to say goodbye to these farms, this is not the end for us.

We’re embracing this moment as a chance to refocus our energy on creating sustainable, self-funding projects and expanding our impact through new farm sites.

Our vision remains clear: to Feed Aussies in Need and to build a network of charity farms across Australia.

With the Woodstock Farm Youth Training Farm, we are excited to push forward with a model that not only feeds communities but also educates and empowers young people.

We’re so grateful for the support we’ve received from our community, sponsors and donors over the years and are excited to share this new chapter with you.

We would like to thank the hard work of our farmers Liam and Rob at Samford and Kirsty, Natalia and Shayne at Loganlea as well as the countless volunteers who have given their time.

If you would like to support our work, you can purchase our coffee or participate in our Feed Australia Challenge at www.mfp.org.au.

Thank you for standing with us as we continue our mission to make a meaningful impact.

26/07/2024

Our Samford Farm Gate is open again today from 9-11 am today.

Come grab some farm fresh vegies 🥦, fruit 🍌, seedlings, micro greens, bread 🍞 and more.

This is a great way to support 2 amazing charities and have good quality food.

Located behind the glasshouses at 2204 Mt Samson Road, Samford.

Cash and card accepted.
Reko Samford pickup from 9-10 am
Bring a bag
Slow for pedestrians 🚶‍♀️

19/07/2024

What an amazing day to come down to Samford Farm Precinct and grab some fruit 🍌, vegetables 🥕, seedlings 🌱, bread 🥖, brownies, micro-greens and more.

We have cash and card through Square so it’s all working.

You will be supporting 2 great charities doing exceptional work in the community The Mini Farm Project and Green Thumb Farm.

Today from 9-11 am
Behind the Glasshouses
2204 Mt Samson Road, Samford

Reko Samfordpick up from 9-10 am

Please slow for pedestrians 🚶‍♀️

05/07/2024

It’s a little overcast but our Samford Farm Gate is still on today between 9am to 11am or until sold out. This week we have more vegies.

Come grab some fresh vegies 🥦 fruit 🍌, seedlings 🌱 , bread 🥖 and more

All while supporting 2 amazing local charities The Mini Farm Project and Green Thumb Farm

Reko Samford pick ups are from 9 am to 10 am.

Parking:
Park at top by the SHUB or at the below car park.
Slow for pedestrians 🚶‍♀️
One way by the farm gate

Located:
Behind the Glasshouses
2204 Mt Samson Road, Samford

28/06/2024

Our Samford Farm Gate is open today from 9am to 11 am.

Come grab some fresh fruit 🍌, vegetables 🥦, seedlings and more and support 2 amazing charities - The Mini Farm Project and Green Thumb Farm.

REKO pick up is 9 am to 10 am.

🚗 Traffic:
Slow for pedestrians 🚶‍♀️
One way to lower car park. Follow orange cones 🚧
Reko at back of car park area

Remember to bring shopping bags 🛍
Produce available until sold out.

25/06/2024

🚜🌱 Exciting News! Real Food Hub at Samford Farm Precinct! 🌾🍅

Join us at the Samford Farm Precinct, a joint Food Resilience project with The Mini Farm Project and Green Thumb Farm.

🗓 On Saturdays we are joined by Reko Samford:

We're creating a Real Food Community where you can buy amazing Real Food by Real People and keep your Money Local. 💚💵

🛒 Here's How It Works:

⏰ Farm Gate: Open from 9 am to 11 am 🍏🥦 Buy Fruit, Veg, Seedlings, and more 💳 We accept Card and Cash. Bring a bag. Stocks available until sold out.

🚗 Reko Samford: Pick up only. Order from REKO SAMFORD Facebook Group midweek.



Who are we all?

🌟 The Mini Farm Project:

❤️ A charity working to Feed Aussies in Need 🇦🇺

🍏 Sells Fruit and Veg each week to support our vital work and employ our awesome Farmers Liam and Rob.



🌿 Green Thumb Farm:

👩‍🌾 A charity teaching people how to grow food 🌱

🥦 Sells Fresh Veg, seedlings, and more



📦 Reko Samford:

Order Midweek from their Facebook Group Pick up from 9am to 10am Saturday
Reko Samford


📍 Location: Behind the Glasshouses at 2204 Mt Samson Road Samford.

🚗 Plenty of parking.

🚶‍♀️ Slow down for pedestrians.

🛍 Remember to bring your shopping bags.



By buying our produce, you're supporting our charities, small businesses and keeping your money local. 🙌🏼

Come and be part of our Real Food Community! 🌻🥕💚

Here is Tanya from IndieBakehouse

24/06/2024

🚜🌱 Exciting News! Real Food Hub at Samford Farm Precinct! 🌾🍅

Join us at the Samford Farm Precinct, a joint Food Resilience project with The Mini Farm Project and Green Thumb Farm.

🗓 On Saturdays we are joined by Reko Samford:

We're creating a Real Food Community where you can buy amazing Real Food by Real People and keep your Money Local. 💚💵

🛒 Here's How It Works:

⏰ Farm Gate: Open from 9 am to 11 am 🍏🥦 Buy Fruit, Veg, Seedlings, and more
💳 We accept Card and Cash.
🛍 Bring a bag.
🥦 Stocks available until sold out.

🚗 Reko Samford: Pick up only. Order from REKO SAMFORD Facebook Group midweek.



Who are we all?

🌟 The Mini Farm Project:

❤️ A charity working to Feed Aussies in Need 🇦🇺

🍏 Sells Fruit and Veg each week to support our vital work and employ our awesome Farmers Liam and Rob.



🌿 Green Thumb Farm:

👩‍🌾 A charity deepening the connection betqeen families and their food 🌱

🥦 Sells Fresh Veg, seedlings, and more



📦 Reko Samford:

Order Midweek from their Facebook Group Reko Samford
Pick up from 9am to 10am Saturday



📍 Location: Behind the Glasshouses at 2204 Mt Samson Road Samford.

🚗 Plenty of parking.

🚶‍♀️ Slow down for pedestrians.

🛍 Remember to bring your shopping bags.



By buying our produce amd goods, you are supporting our charities, small businesses and keeping your money local. 🙌🏼

Come and be part of our Real Food Community! 🌻🥕💚

Here are some photos or what to expect and a video in the comments from Matisse from Palm Creek Produce

21/06/2024

Looking for great fresh food at reasonable prices?
Come on down to our Samford Farm Gate every Saturday from 9 to 11.
Your money stays local and best of all helps out charity to keep going and feeding Aussies in Need!

Behind the Glasshouses at 2204 Mt Samson Road Samford

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

Thank you everyone that cane to support our Farm Gate today.

YOU have helped our charities continue our vitak work for another week.

Each Saturday from 9-11 you can grab some amazing farm fresh produce and support charity simply by shopping with us.

Make sure you check out Reko Samford vendors, make an order by Wednesday and pickup up Saturday from 9-10.

FInd out more about what we do - www.mfp.org.au

04/06/2024

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with our Farm Gate each Saturday from 8 am to 12 noon.

We are looking for 2 to 3 volunteers to help for a few hours each Saturday to help set up, service and pack down our Farm Gate.

If you are looking for a great volunteer opportunity each Saturday please message us directly.

Our Farm is in Samford, behind the glasshouses. Plenty of parking.

03/06/2024

Thanks to our membership with Volunteering Queensland, last week we hosted a team from Rio Tinto Brisbane at our Samford Farm.

Their volunteer Impact was 27 hours or work helping Liam in the field with weeding and bed maintenance.

If you or your business would like to volunteer please message us below or PM directly.

Thank you 🙏 Rio Tinto for your support.

27/05/2024

SAMFORD FARM GATE Every Saturday from 9 am to 11 am. Come grab some farm fresh produce and help charities to continue their work.

For REKO make sure you order in the next couple of days to COLLECT Saturday from 9 to 10 am. Order now at Reko Samford.

Real food, Real people, Real prices.

24/05/2024

Our Farm Gate is open today from 9 am to 10 am. Come grab some farm fresh spray free produce.

19/04/2024

JOIN our FEED AUSTRALIA CHALLENGE for only $3.70 a month and help create up to 500,000 meals - https://bit.ly/500000mealschallenge

29/03/2024

The Samford Farm Gate is open to 10 am today. Clme grab some amazing farm fresh produce and seedlings.