New Glasshouse Farm Trail shines light on local agri-tourism
THE hinterland region is aiming to capitalise on the booming agri-tourism industry with the launch of its inaugural Glasshouse Country Farm Trail.
The two-day ‘self-drive’ Glasshouse Country Farm Trail event, on October 14-15, will shine a spotlight on five local farms and a variety of pop-up local producers at each destination.
This scenic trail will offer visitors a unique opportunity to get up close and personal, while exploring behind the scenes of some of our most popular local farms and producers.
Supported by the Glasshouse Chamber of Commerce and the Food Agribusiness Network (FAN), the trail is an innovative region-building initiative targeting an agri-tourism sector set to be worth an estimated $4.5 billion to the Queensland economy by 2030.
Organisers of the Glasshouse trail are hoping to grow their own network strongly in the coming years. FAN Sunshine Coast’s, Anna Carrick, said the organisation was excited to support the Farm Trail, adding it was through the contributions of the chamber, Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan and the dedicated producers, that the project was launched.
“We are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming weekend as it offers an extraordinary opportunity to showcase our region’s abundant agricultural treasures within the thriving agritourism scene of the Sunshine Coast,” she said.
From native and exotic fresh fruits to vegetables, flowers, artisanal foods and dairy and meat products, the farm trail invites people to experience the profusion of tasty produce from our region.
Enjoy a unique journey of discovery through Barry Family Butchers, Green Valley Fingerlimes, Tin Shed Farm, Yanalla Farms and QCamel, with tickets starting at $20 and session times available for the tours online.
Glasshouse Chamber of Commerce president, Tamara Hazelden, said she was thrilled that visitors and locals would have the opportunity to connect directly with Glasshouse Country farmers, taste freshly picked or made products, and learn more about the beautiful local region.
“We are excited about this event because it shines a light on the incredible diversity of our Glasshouse Country region where we celebrate everything from paddock to plate,” she said.
For more details, ticket prices and session times head to glasshousecountryfarmtrail.com.au and go to p12-13 for the full map and details.
Main image: Karen and Robert Martin from Yanalla Farms
