PLANNED for this weekend, the Hastings Farm Gate Tour has been postponed until 18-19 October 2025 due to weather concerns.
A self-drive tour of host properties across the greater Hastings, Port Macquarie and Camden Haven region, the event serves as a “celebration of quality locally grown produce”.
A diverse array of properties will open their gates in October to share local agricultural knowledge and showcase their produce.
The Tour is supported by a team of local volunteers, including Sandy and David Waugh.
Having relocated from Sydney, the Waughs quickly immersed themselves in the local community and found a sense of belonging through involvement in the Tour.
“When we first moved from Sydney to Lake Innes five years ago, one of the first people we met, and are still very good friends with, was introduced to us during this tour,” said Sandy.
“We signed up soon afterwards and we have been volunteering for three years now.
“It’s a great way to meet people, both the producers and the visitors.”
With a background in catering, the Waughs appreciate the abundance of locally-produced items, as well as the opportunity to directly support producers.
“Moving into the area we were impressed by the community feeling and the volume and variety of locally-produced organic and healthy goods,” Sandy said.
“We have been in the catering business in various forms during our lives and this tour is a great way to see some of these producers.
“Our pantry and refrigerator always has many of these goods now.”
By Kim AMBROSE
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