We're the people that grow
and make your food
and make your food
The Tasmanian Produce Collective is a Not-For-Profit Co-operative of mostly small-scale, family farmers and food businesses in Tasmania.
We are passionate about good, local food!
Our mission is to get more local food on the plates of Tasmanians.
We envision a strong food system which supports an ecologically sound, economically viable, responsible system of food production with the capacity to improve our environment, as well as the lives of animals and the people who produce and eat food.
Help us create a more diverse and sustainable food system in Tasmania.
Meet our Producer Members
A more passionate and dedicated bunch you will not find! These folks do more than grow & make your food - their businesses contribute to increasing biodiversity, drawing down carbon, our stabilising climate. They're committed to securing the future of food and farming in Tasmania.
Appinoka Regenerative Farming
Ashbeez Apiaries
Atkinson Aquaculture
Canopy Ice Cream
Fork It Farm
Happy Farmer Organics
Hillwood Fresh Food Co
Huski Greens
Karoolalla Farm
Kindelen Farming
La Cantara
Old Beach Berries
Our Mates' Farm
Preston Ridge Farm
Primal Alternative by Lisa Marie
Range Tasmania
Ripple Farm
Seasons Pantry
Shirley & Pauls Homemade Preserves
Sparrow Foot Collective
Springdale Farm
Summerlea Farm
Sweetwheat
Takone Organics
Tamar Spice Creations
Tasmanian Buffalo
West Tamar Fungi
Meet our Board
Our board members are a dedicated group producers and community volunteers passionate about making Tasmanian produce more accessible to Tasmanian eaters.
Katt Ferrero
Acting Chair
Katt is co-owner of Tamar Valley Pastured and has been a producer and board member since June 2020.
After a career in Administration and Strata Management, Katt and her family relocated to Tasmania in October 2017 to start a pastured egg farm. Now a successful farm business, Katt hopes to share her knowledge and experience to help other small-scale farmers who have a focus on ethics and sustainability to build their businesses. Small-scale farming is not always easy and Katt aims to ensure there is support for those starting out who might not have access to farmers markets and other customer channels.
Katt believes small-scale farming is the key to building resilient, connected communities, as well as reducing our impact on the environment and increasing food security. Through her work with the TPC, Katt aims to help build a landscape where these farmers can thrive.
Pippa Mills
Public Officer & Producer Member - Glenn Torrie Pastures
Part of Glen Torrie Pastures beef farm in NW Tas, Pippa has a keen interest in sustainable farming and carbon footprints.
With experience in the Graphic design industry Pippa is keen to communicate the benefits of small scale production on the environment and how food quality is impacted by soil and animal health. Pippa became a board member Initially to better understand the needs of producers and consumers alike, and help the Collective grow in its impact and connect with other producers across Tas. Pippa is now a part time teacher as well as farmer and uses both roles to be future conscious in our food choices.
Natalie Talbot
Acting Secretary & Board Member
Natalie is passionate about sustainable agriculture, health and wellness, illness prevention and of course community. Food as medicine is at the core of her personal ethos. She is a strong believer in the important role of food, provenance, community and connectivity as critical elements in peoples ‘wellness’ .
Natalie has built a career coupling these passions and was a founding Director of Australian food e-commerce startup exporting to Asia. More recently, Natalie lead a national team of clinicians who delivered personalised, remote tele – health support to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians no matter their location.
Brad Millic
Board Member - Coaldale Walnuts
Brad moved to Tasmania in 2021, purchasing Coaldale Walnuts in Tasmania's picturesque Coal Valley. The farm is focused on sustainable agriculture practices using organic fertilisers and management practices. Since 2021 he has also worked as the General Manager of Operations of a Tasmanian based longline fishing company operating in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, being leaders in the commercial fishing industry in minimising environmental impacts and promoting sustainable operations. He has spent decades working in various State and Commonwealth Governments.
Nathan Hall
Board Member
Nathan is a complete supply chain food geek. Nathan has over 25 years’ experience specialising in changing operational and food safety culture through effective stakeholder relationships in the FMCG industry, specialising in supply chain. Nathan’s tenure has covered roles with Qantas, Lite n Easy, Wildbreads, One Harvest and Lindt Chocolate. In addition, Nathan has extensive experience in packaging and is part of a new packaging company called Disruptive Packaging replacing polystyrene and waxed cardboard in the food industry. I have had the pleasure of meeting many vendors over my career and helping them along their journey. I prefer and enjoy being closely connected to our food source and understanding our “why and how we should be improving our planet”. I will continually be researching and assisting to connect local producers and helping people understand best practice to continually learn more.
