2012: Obi Obi Essentials Breakfast, 23 February
Obi Obi Essentials started fifteen years ago when the Johnson Family decided that they wanted a productive farm. After a lot of research a farm forestry plot of fifty acres was planted out the back and one thousand olive trees were planted close to the house. While work was done to maintain the trees through the growing stage, Alexina decided to plant Camelia Senesis which are the bushes used for all of the different variety of teas, from white through to black. Barry does work regularly in China and during a trip over there, Alexina learnt the art of green tea production.

All these years later, the family are close to the seventh olive pick and olive oil production. Olive leaf tea and a variety of additions now complement the original green tea. Hand spun alpaca wool and crocheting lessons have also been added to this growing business.

Overlaying this has been the establishment of “Season’s of the sun” three years ago. This is a food and beverage group that works with council to assist promotion of all things related to food from growing through to consumption. It is also there for networking and to provide a positive climate for business growth in this sector. Alexina has been the Chair-person since the inception of this group and looks forward to another successful year for this organisation.

Finally, Alexina has been working on a pilot study regarding the concept of share/farming. There are a lot of landowners who are time poor and want to see more done with their properties and then there are people who would like to start an agri-business but can’t afford the land. This idea is about successfully getting those two groups of people together with the help of others. There are individuals and organisations that have a wealth of knowledge about farming, business and other issues facing a new enterprise. It is Alexina’s intention to bring all these people together to assist a new wave of agri-businesses. This is about incorporating the triple bottom line analogy where economics including job opportunities, the environment and the community are all involved and gain successful outcomes through helping individuals establishing an agri-business.

TIME & LOCATION

8.00 am- 9.30 am

Blue Angel Restaurant, 235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

COST

$24 members – $29 non-members
Numbers limited. Members and friends welcome.

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