Peninsula Agroecology Forum: Local food, farming and innovation

Published on 13 May 2025

Farmers, chefs, grocers, and food innovators—get ready to gather, learn, and be inspired. Tickets are now on sale for the Mornington Peninsula Agroecology Forum, taking place Tuesday, 24 June 2025 at the Flinders Civic Hall. 

This one-day event will explore the future of food through the lens of regenerative and ecological farming, farm-to-fork dining, and new innovations shaping the industry.  

Renowned journalist and food advocate Dani Valent will MC the event and will be joined by esteemed agroecologist Dr Tammi Jonas as well as other dynamic industry voices.   

Event highlights include: 

• Thought-provoking panel discussions on indigenous plant knowledge, regenerative agriculture and disrupting supply chains. 
• Networking opportunities with local farmers, chefs and food producers. 
• A showcase of new ideas and innovations in food and farming. 
• Delicious catering provided by the acclaimed Simone Watts of Barragunda. 

This is the fourth iteration of this popular industry event, previously known as the Food Forum. Now reimagined with a focus on agroecology, building on the growing momentum of the Shire’s Food Economy and Agroecology Strategy, this biennial forum continues a proud tradition of fostering conversation, collaboration, and innovation across the local food sector. 

Tickets are now available — don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring day. For tickets and more information, visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/agroforum

Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh: 

" The Shire is proud to be supporting local food producers and business. Agroecology is about more than farming; it's about creating healthy communities, resilient environments, and a future we can all be proud of.”