Mission
To encourage and assist in improving the food and farming production on Norfolk Island, from backyard to business.
Vision
A thriving, sustainable food and farming industry on Norfolk Island that is world class.
Core focus
Growing: knowledge & education; networks & resources; and a healthy community
Growing knowledge and education
• respectfully collect information from long-time growers of the best ways to farm on Norfolk Island
• collect information from external sources on all aspects of running a farm
• provide access to information and knowledge to assistance members to improve their food production
• facilitate educational opportunities with local and overseas experts
• facilitate educational tours of working farms
• partner with educational institutes to encourage training of students. (Prep to universities).
Growing networks and resources
• link people with machinery and skills with primary producers
• inform members of available funding and grants opportunities
• assist members with their application for funding and grants
• advocate for Food and Farming Alliance members with suppliers, buyers, and government
• setup paths for importation of new fruit trees
• support small growers in selling and distributing their produce.
• conduct business viability study of investing in machinery and plant
• to support other related organisations in realising their goals and objectives to benefit the community.
Growing a healthy community
• promote the health and wellbeing of the community by encouraging individual involvement in growing
• advocate the nutritional advantages of locally grown food.