GL- Growers' Charter

Locals sometimes ask us about our produce, and the organic status of the items available. We've been asked "how do you know it's organic though?", or "what about people using chemicals and sprays?", to that we can refer them to the implementation of our Growers' Charter which can be found over on our website, link HERE.

To become a Grower or Producer for Grow Lightly, a Growers' Charter must be signed and followed.

All growers of fresh produce for Grow Lightly are committed to:

• Producing foods of high nutritional value, without recourse to synthetic fertilisers, herbicides or pesticides – foods which enhance the health of those who grow and eat them; 

• Working with natural systems; 

• Maintaining and increasing the biological activity in and fertility of our soil; 

• Using renewable resources, giving priority to those produced locally; 

• Extending the range of locally organically grown foods available in South Gippsland and Bass Coast regions, particularly those grown from open-pollinated seed; 

• Encourage the use of sustainable packaging where possible thereby limiting the use of single use plastic; 

• Finding out more and sharing our knowledge about food plant varieties which grow well in South Gippsland and Bass Coast regions, including native Australian food plants.

Our online shop which operates through the Open Food Network, allows for each item listed to have information provided. We include the status of the produce, whether Certified Organic or not certified but grown with organic practices and methods.

We also show the origin of the produce, where has it come from, this is a great indicator to food miles and helps you to buy locally grown produce and support local farmers.

Interested in supplying produce to Grow Lightly?

 Get in touch via email at info@growlightly.com.au