Fork it Farm.

25/06/2026

A few days by the beach, fresh sea air, quiet walks, and time to slow down. Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away from the daily grind, recharge, and enjoy the simple things.

Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s part of the process. A chance to recover, reflect, and come back with a fresh perspective.

Grateful for winter beach days, crystal clear coastlines, and a reminder that even in the colder months there’s plenty of beauty to be found. 💙

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25/06/2026

A few days by the beach, fresh sea air, quiet walks, and time to slow down. Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away from the daily grind, recharge, and enjoy the simple things.

Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s part of the process. A chance to recover, reflect, and come back with a fresh perspective.

Grateful for winter beach days, crystal clear coastlines, and a reminder that even in the colder months there’s plenty of beauty to be found. 💙

09/06/2026

🚚🥩🐖 Fresh from the farm to the plate!

This huge haul of Summerlea Farm Tasmania beef and Fork It Farm pork is headed to today, ready to be turned into some seriously tasty meals.

A big thank you to our friends at Karoolalla Farm for helping with the delivery and making sure everything arrives fresh and ready for the kitchen.

If you’re looking for a delicious meal that supports local farmers, head down to Grain of the Silos and enjoy great food showcasing produce from these three Tasmanian farms.

🌱🐄🐖🍽️

07/06/2026

The Circle of Life 🐷❤️

While we’ve been spending precious time with loved ones and reflecting on life’s seasons, the farm reminds us that nature keeps moving forward.

This week we’ve welcomed a new litter of piglets into the world. Tiny snouts, wagging tails and plenty of squeals have brought a little extra joy to the paddocks.

The circle of life is all around us—there is sadness, there is love, there is loss, and there is new life. Each season has its place, and each reminds us to appreciate the moments we have.

For now, we’re soaking up the sight of these beautiful little piglets exploring their world and enjoying the simple reminder that life continues, grows and begins again. 🌱🐷

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07/06/2026

The Circle of Life 🐷❤️

While we’ve been spending precious time with loved ones and reflecting on life’s seasons, the farm reminds us that nature keeps moving forward.

This week we’ve welcomed a new litter of piglets into the world. Tiny snouts, wagging tails and plenty of squeals have brought a little extra joy to the paddocks.

The circle of life is all around us—there is sadness, there is love, there is loss, and there is new life. Each season has its place, and each reminds us to appreciate the moments we have.

For now, we’re soaking up the sight of these beautiful little piglets exploring their world and enjoying the simple reminder that life continues, grows and begins again. 🌱🐷

24/05/2026

Meet Samson 🐾

Always waiting patiently outside the meatshed.
Always supervising.
And yes… often angling for a treat.

Samson takes his role as Head of HR (Hospitality & Rewards) very seriously — greeting visitors, keeping morale up, and ensuring quality control standards are maintained (particularly where snacks are concerned).

While the butchery hums away behind the scenes, you’ll usually find him faithfully stationed at the door, hopeful eyes locked on whoever might be holding something tasty.

A hard-working farm dog deserves the occasional bonus.

Good boy.
Great supervisor.
Questionable productivity.

That’s living, breathing local — from paddock to cure.

29/04/2026

Provenance matters... when we get the opportunity, we love visiting the places we supply.

There’s something special about seeing — and tasting — how our produce is being used. From the kitchen to the plate, it’s a reminder that good food is always about connection.

It also gives us the chance to support those who support us.

Last weekend we visited Charlotte’s at Franklin Manor, and the West Coast Wilderness Railway both a wonderful example of provenance in action and both well worth a visit.

Beautiful food, great hospitality, and seeing local produce celebrated where it belongs.

From paddock to plate, these relationships matter.

Supporting local.
Sharing stories.
Celebrating good food.

That’s living, breathing local — from paddock to cure.

27/04/2026

Capturing the Flavours of Summer... even in winter, we like to keep a little taste of summer on the table.

Our tomatoes are preserved at their peak, and turned into a rich, luscious tomato soup for our Farmstay guests to enjoy by the fire.

It’s simple food, done properly — full of flavour, made from what the season gives us.

A warm bowl, a quiet cottage, and the taste of a Tasmanian summer in the middle of winter.

That’s one of the small pleasures of staying on a working farm.

That’s living, breathing local — from paddock to cure.

24/04/2026

Love this ❤️

Working with fellow farmers like Summerlea Farm is something we’re incredibly proud of.

From custom cutting and dry-ageing through to helping connect farmer and chef, it’s about making sure every animal is handled with care and used to its full potential.

Farmers supporting farmers.
Good animals raised well.
Strong local food systems built on relationships, not just transactions.

That’s what paddock to plate really looks like.

Thank you for the kind words — and yes, the music in the meatshed is just as important as the butchery 🎶🥩

That’s living, breathing local — from paddock to cure.

17/04/2026

A reflection by Tammi Jonas, AFSA Focal Point for Farmers

War, Fuel, Fertiliser, and the Food System: Who Bears the Cost of Empire? A reflection by Tammi Jonas, AFSA Focal Point for Farmers I’m writing this from Jonai Farms & Meatsmiths, on unceded Djaara Country, where the pigs are rooting through the paddock and the still autumn