Fat Pig Farm is where Matthew and Sadie raise Wessex saddleback pigs and milk a full cream Jersey cow. Our goal is to grow and rear as much food as possible in a way that regenerates the soil and ensures that food can be grown on this soil for generations to come. We recently closed our farm based restaurant. We still do private functions.
contact us about book sales or private events and more at hello@fatpig.farm or give us a call on 0415 168 285 or send a letter to PO Box 297 Cygnet, TAS 7112
And if you are interested in having Matthew speak at an off-farm event, please contact Speaking Out.
GROUNDED FARMING BETTER
Wed, 4 Dec, 8am – 5 Dec 2024, 6pm AEDT
GROUNDED is an event by farmers, for farmers, growers, and those interested in food systems, on farm. Two days of talks, workshops, tastes, book launches, music and more. Hosted on Fat Pig Farm in Southern Tasmania, this is part conference, part food festival, part social event. Prepare to leave inspired, and empowered to make real change on the land you manage, or the food you consume, as we cover everything from the soil up (5th December is World Soil Day!), including talks on nutrient density, cover crops in vineyards, ag-tech, farmer finance, carbon accounting, pathways to market, hemp, biochar and more. 40 talks over the two days. It’s a blend of modern knowledge with ancient wisdom – using all the tools we have to look after the world, and its people, better. The ticket includes talks and demonstrations and there will be food from likeminded businesses available to purchase on site, along with wines, beers and other drinks from our Lazy Springtail Bar. (A separate ticketed welcome event is planned for the evening of the 3rd of December, and this will be available to festival ticket holders first, expected to be on sale by mid October.)
Each day’s talks will differ, so the two day pass is ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in the topics. Speakers will generally be presenting on both days, however, to ensure single day pass holders also get the chance to hear them speak. The actual program won’t be finalised until just a few weeks prior to GROUNDED, but we are putting out draft programs as we get closer to the date.
