The Farm turns 10

THE Farm and Three Blue Ducks Byron are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special open day on Saturday, May 3.

The little thing that grew from one simple question has evolved into a sector-leading sustainable farm-to-table partnerships.

The Farm’s communications and strategic planning manager, Tiffany Horton, said the 10 years had flown by.

“It started around a dinner table, with a simple idea: to reconnect people with real food, the land, and each other,” Horton said.

“From the beginning, it was about community – creating a place where people could slow down, get involved, and feel part of something real.”

Ten years on, the team still aims to answer that every day. Still a working farm, it’s also a living classroom.

“At the heart of it all is balance – working with nature, not against it,” Horton said.

“We follow regenerative practices that build soil health, support biodiversity, and give every part of the system a role – from the worms in the soil to the chickens in the paddock.

“It’s also about slowing down, paying attention, and learning from the land. When you do that, abundance tends to follow.”

Three Blue Ducks co-founder Darren Robertson said The Farm and the Ducks had grown hand in hand.

” In the early stages, we had to adapt, experiment, and figure things out as we went.,” Robertson said.

“Over time, as the land has matured and the farmers have fine-tuned their practices, we’ve done the same in the kitchen.

“It’s been a true partnership, and that’s shaped the way the Ducks has evolved.

“We’re always learning, always evolving. That’s what keeps it interesting.

“What makes our setup unique is that it’s not just a concept—it’s real, tangible,” he said.

The Festival of The Farm open day will host various festive activities, including live music, horse rides, a planting project, farmyard games, market stalls, a mini flower-growing course, and the Into The Paddock: Meet the Animals & Learn the Land experience.

In the leadup to the open day, film, food and conversation with Flicks at the Farm kicks off on Thursday, April 3.

The twilight screenings will feature The Legacy of The Farm – a filmic view of The Farm’s journey over the past decade and Roots so Deep, a compelling dive into regenerative agriculture.

“The Farm is not just a place,” Horton said.

“It’s a way forward, a vision for a regenerative future, and a testament to what’s possible when passion and purpose come together.”

For information, visit thefarm.com.au/kids-workshops/festivalofthefarm