Local Actions: Crop Swaps
Crop swaps are a great way to ensure that there is plenty of food, seeds, preserves, seedlings, cuttings and resources to share amongst your community. Tasmania has numerous crop swaps across the state. The Permaculture Tasmania Meander Valley held their very first one on February 1st in Golden Valley.
These community-run initiatives allow people to freely exchange and donate excess produce, with a focus on people care and fair share. Members came from across the valley to share berries, fruits, preserves, plants, seeds and even egg cartons and crushed eggshells with each other. Much forging of networks and new friendships were made over a cuppa and a piece of cake.
Organising your own crop swap is easy; just put out the call to friends and neighbours, put out a table and pop the kettle on! The rest will take care of itself. Now is a perfect time to do it. If you would like our help to advertise it, just reach out!
The Permaculture Tasmania Meander Valley very first crop swap in Golden Valley.