Sustainable Farming Meets Italian Cuisine: Woodland Valley Farm's Pasta Masterclass

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Woodland Valley Farm, an off-grid farm located 30 minutes from the Gold Coast, hosted a pasta masterclass and two-course Italian dinner as part of the Savour The Tweed food festival. Participants, including the author, spent the evening learning about the farm's operations and the secret to their exceptional pasta: pasture-raised eggs. The farm's owners, Jodie Viccars and Fabian Fabbro, have spent six years perfecting their climate-positive business and committed to quality and sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Woodland Valley Farm produces pasta made with 33% egg from their own regeneratively raised hens, which are fed fresh pasture and cover crops on the 50ha farm.
  • The farm's commitment to sustainability and quality has earned them a reputation for producing outstanding pasta, with a focus on using locally sourced and regenerative farming practices.
  • The Pasture to Plate event, part of the Savour The Tweed festival, supported 10 local farmers and artisans, demonstrating the farm's connection to the local community.
  • Woodland Valley Farm's dedication to climate-positive business practices has enabled them to operate off-grid, reducing their environmental impact.
  • The combination of farm-fresh eggs and a dedicated team has resulted in exceptional pasta, rivaling the quality of Italian pasta.
  • The farm's owners, Jodie Viccars and Fabian Fabbro, will take part in the inaugural Savour The Tweed event, celebrating the connection between farmers, chefs, and local produce.

Statistics:

  • 33% of Woodland Valley Farm's pasta is made with eggs from their own regeneratively raised hens.
  • 50ha is the size of the farm where the hens are fed fresh pasture and cover crops.
  • 10 local farmers and artisans were supported by the Pasture to Plate event.
  • 6 years is the amount of time the farm's owners have spent perfecting their climate-positive business.
  • $125 is the price of the Rum Parlour event at Husk Farm Distillery on Saturday.
  • $199 is the price of the Fire and Forage event at Tropical Fruit World on Saturday.

Sources:

  • "Woodland Valley Farm hosts pasta masterclass and dinner as part of Savour The Tweed festival" by Crystal Fox.
  • Savour The Tweed food festival - Calendar of Events.
  • Woodland Valley Farm website - About Us.
  • Jodie Viccars and Fabian Fabbro - Owners, Woodland Valley Farm.
  • Tropical Fruit World - Calendar of Events.