Farmers

Connecting Australian families with passionate organic growers from coast to country.

Meet the Farmers Behind Your Food

Every fruit, vegetable and pantry staple has a story, and it begins with the people who grow it.

At Sohip Organics, we want to join with farmers across Australia who share our commitment to producing exceptional organic food with care for the land, their communities, and future generations. We believe that knowing where your food comes from creates a stronger connection between the people growing it and the families enjoying it.

From small family farms nestled in regional communities to passionate growers supplying Australia's finest organic fruit and vegetables, every farm we partner with has been chosen because they value quality, sustainability, and freshness as much as we do.

Our mission is simple: to connect you with the very best Australian growers, delivering fresh, seasonal produce from the farm to your doorstep. By supporting these incredible farmers, you're helping strengthen local agriculture while enjoying food that is harvested with care and delivered at its freshest.

This page is your opportunity to meet the people behind your weekly box—the hardworking farmers who make it all possible. We can't wait to introduce you to each of them.

Red Plateau Organic Produce

Town: Comboyne & Mooral Creek

State: NSW

Certification: SXC 20051 (Southern Cross Certified)

Products: Hass Avocados, Citrus, Lemons, Garlic, Macadamias, Chestnuts, Pecans, Walnuts
About the Farm
Red Plateau Organic Produce is a family-owned organic farm in the Manning Valley, run by Sandra Fishwick alongside her sons, Carl and Joey. The family has been farming organically for almost 40 years and now manages certified organic orchards across Mooral Creek and the Comboyne Plateau. Their farms are known for producing premium organic Hass avocados, along with citrus, garlic and tree nuts, using farming practices that focus on healthy soils and long-term sustainability. Following the devastating 2019 bushfires, the family rebuilt and expanded their orchards, continuing their commitment to Australian organic farming.
Jimmy's Milk – Hastings Riverlands Dairy

Town: Huntingdon

State: NSW

Certification: Produced on a Certified Organic Farm (the farm is certified organic, however the milk itself is not sold as certified organic).
Products: Non-homogenised Full Cream Milk (1L, 2L & 5L), Glass Bottle Milk, Single Source Jersey Milk
About the Farm
Hastings Riverlands Dairy is a boutique micro-dairy located on the banks of the Hastings River at Huntingdon, NSW. Founded by fifth-generation dairy farmer Jimmy Eggert, the dairy bottles fresh milk directly on the farm, ensuring it goes from the cows to the bottle with minimal processing. Jimmy's herd of pasture-fed Jersey cows produces rich, creamy, non-homogenised milk that is gently batch pasteurised to preserve its natural flavour and quality.
The dairy follows regenerative farming principles, using no artificial fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides or GMOs on the farm. Jimmy is passionate about connecting people with locally produced milk and providing a product that is as close to nature as possible while supporting sustainable Australian farming.
Galea Produce

Town: Wallacia

State: NSW

Certification: Southern Cross Certified (SXC) #23053

Products: Radish, Cos Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Bok Choy, Pak Choy, Choy Sum, Fennel, Green & Black Kale, Green & Red Cabbage, Silverbeet, Sweet Corn.
About the Farm
Galea Produce is a family-run certified organic vegetable farm located in Wallacia, on the western outskirts of Sydney. Owned and operated by Charlie and Vicky Galea, the farm has built a strong reputation for producing premium organic leafy greens and Asian vegetables for wholesalers and organic retailers throughout New South Wales.
Certified by Southern Cross Certified, Galea Produce grows a wide range of seasonal vegetables using organic farming methods that focus on healthy soils and sustainable production. From crisp lettuces and leafy greens to fennel, radish and Asian vegetables, every crop is grown with a commitment to quality, freshness and environmental care. We're proud to source Galea's produce and share another Australian family farm with the Sohip community
Lower Don Organics

Town: Bowen (Whitsundays)

State: Queensland

Certification: Australian Certified Organic (ACO) #12803

Products: Zucchini, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Snacking Cucumbers, Eggplant, Squash, Passionfruit, Mangoes and Seasonal Vegetables.
About the Farm
Lower Don Organics is a family-owned certified organic farm located in Bowen, in Queensland's beautiful Whitsunday region. Established in 2017 by Jessica and Luke Volker, the farm was created by restoring an abandoned mango orchard and transforming it into a thriving certified organic operation. Jessica, a qualified agronomist, has played a key role in developing healthy, productive soils and expanding the range of organic crops grown on the farm.
Today, Lower Don Organics produces a wide variety of premium organic fruit and vegetables using sustainable farming practices that focus on soil health and environmental stewardship. Alongside fresh vegetables such as zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers and eggplant, the farm also grows organic mangoes and passionfruit. We're proud to source their fresh produce and support another Australian family dedicated to growing exceptional organic food.
Bauer's Organic Farm

Town: Mount Sylvia

State: Queensland

Certification: Australian Certified Organic (ACO) #12063

Products: Wombok, Beetroot, Dutch Cream Potatoes, Sebago Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic, Sweet Corn, Pumpkins, Watermelons, Lucerne and a wide range of seasonal organic vegetables.
About the Farm
Bauer's Organic Farm is one of Australia's pioneering organic vegetable farms, nestled in the fertile Lockyer Valley at Mount Sylvia, Queensland. The Bauer family has farmed this land continuously since 1885, with six generations working to produce healthy, flavour-filled food while caring for the land. Today, Rob Bauer works alongside his son Phil and the next generation of the family, continuing a proud farming tradition that spans more than 140 years.
Certified organic since the early 1980s, Bauer's Organic Farm grows its produce using organic and biodynamic principles, focusing on healthy soils, biodiversity and sustainable farming. The farm has received numerous national awards for the quality and flavour of its vegetables and continues to supply organic retailers across Australia. We're proud to source Bauer's produce and share the fruits of their family's passion with the Sohip community.
Doraville Organics

Town: Moorland

State: NSW

Certification: NASAA Certified Organic #2409

Products: Tahitian Limes, Eureka Lemons, Meyer Lemons, Washington Navel Oranges, Blood Oranges (Cara Cara), Lemonades, Mandarins, Pumpkins, Honey, Grass-fed Beef.
About the Farm
Doraville Organics is a family-owned farm in Moorland on the NSW Mid North Coast that has been cared for by the Lambert family since 1887. Today, the farm produces certified organic citrus using sustainable farming practices that have been passed down through generations. Alongside their citrus orchards, they also raise beef, produce honey and grow seasonal pumpkins. The farm regularly opens its gates to the community, giving visitors the opportunity to walk through the orchards, pick fruit and learn about the history of one of the region's longest-standing farming families.
Barbushco

Town: Lorne

State: NSW

Certification: ACO Certified Organic #951A

Products: Lemon Myrtle, Aniseed Myrtle, Cinnamon Myrtle, Lemon Scented Tea Tree, Davidson Plums, Riberries, Brush Cherries, Dorrigo Pepper, Bush Spices, Bush Teas, Bush Jams, Sauces, Essential Oils and Bush Dukkah.
About the Farm
Barbushco is a certified organic farm in Lorne on the NSW Mid North Coast. Originally founded by Bruce and Barbara Barlin, the farm became one of Australia's pioneering growers of certified organic native bush foods. The property is home to thousands of native trees, producing unique Australian flavours such as lemon myrtle, aniseed myrtle, Davidson plums and riberries, along with a range of handcrafted bush food products.
Today, Barbushco is entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership. The new owners are building on the strong foundations created by Bruce and Barbara while bringing their own vision, passion and ideas to this unique Australian bush food farm, ensuring Australia's native bush foods continue to be grown and shared for generations to come.
Cudgen

Town: Cudgen

State: NSW

Certification: Southern Cross Certified (SXC) #23033

Products: Gold Sweet Potatoes, Purple Sweet Potatoes
About the Farm
Cudgen is one of Australia's most renowned sweet potato growing regions, located on the Tweed Coast of Northern New South Wales. The area's rich red volcanic soils, frost-free climate and coastal conditions create the perfect environment for producing premium sweet potatoes with exceptional flavour and quality.
The sweet potatoes supplied to Sohip are grown by local farming families in the Cudgen district, where generations of growers have built a reputation for producing some of Australia's finest sweet potatoes. Farms in the region focus on sustainable farming practices and careful crop management to deliver fresh, nutritious produce throughout the year. We are proud to support these Australian growers and bring their seasonal harvests to the Sohip community.

Macwood Mushroom Co.

Town: Hannam Vale

State: NSW

Certification: Not publicly listed

Products: Fresh Gourmet Mushrooms
About the Farm
Macwood Mushroom Co. is a small mushroom producer based in the picturesque farming region of Hannam Vale on the NSW Mid North Coast. The business specialises in growing fresh gourmet mushrooms, supplying local businesses and communities with quality produce harvested close to home.
As a local grower, Macwood Mushroom Co. shares our passion for supporting regional agriculture and providing fresh, seasonal food with minimal food miles. We are proud to source their mushrooms and bring another locally grown product to the Sohip community.
Brouca

Town: Queensland

State: QLD

Certification: Southern Cross Certified (SXC) #25098

Products: Red Passionfruit
About the Farm
Brouca is the name listed on the Evergreen supply list for certified organic red passionfruit. The fruit is certified under Southern Cross Certified (SXC #25098) through the Organic Growers Group, ensuring it is grown in accordance with Australia's organic production standards.
The grower specialises in producing premium organic passionfruit, harvested at peak ripeness to deliver their distinctive tropical flavour and aroma. Passionfruit thrive in Queensland's warm climate, where sunshine and fertile soils help produce sweet, juicy fruit throughout much of the year. We're proud to source certified organic passionfruit from Australian growers and bring this vibrant seasonal fruit to the Sohip community.
Coochin Hills Organics

Town: Beerwah

State: QLD

Certification: Southern Cross Certified (SXC) #21067

Products: Strawberries, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Beans, Snow Peas, Passionfruit and Dragon Fruit.
About the Farm
Coochin Hills Organics is a family-owned certified organic farm nestled among the beautiful Glass House Mountains at Beerwah on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Owned and operated by David Beattie and Julia Gee, the farm enjoys rich volcanic soils, reliable coastal rainfall and an ideal subtropical climate for growing exceptional organic produce.
Certified by Southern Cross Certified, Coochin Hills grows a diverse range of premium organic fruit and vegetables using sustainable farming practices that nurture healthy soils and thriving ecosystems. Their strawberries have become especially well known for their outstanding flavour and freshness, while their tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and dragon fruit are enjoyed by customers across Australia. We're proud to source produce from Coochin Hills Organics and support another passionate Australian family farm.
Petal & Sprout Farm

Town: Mid North Coast

State: NSW

Certification: Organically Grown (not publicly certified)

Products: Broccoli Microgreens, Pea Shoots, Asian Spicy Mix, Women's Health Mix, Immunity Mix, Edible Flowers and Seasonal Microgreens.
About the Farm
Petal & Sprout Farm is a small family-run grower on the NSW Mid North Coast, specialising in fresh, nutrient-dense microgreens and edible flowers. Every crop is grown using organic growing practices, meaning no GMOs, no chemical pesticides and no synthetic herbicides, allowing the natural flavour and nutritional benefits of each variety to shine.
Harvested fresh and packed in recyclable PLA packaging, Petal & Sprout's microgreens are a vibrant addition to salads, sandwiches and cooked meals. We're proud to support this local grower and bring their fresh, locally grown microgreens to the Sohip community.
Forest Orchards

Town: Adelaide Hills

State: South Australia

Certification: Australian Certified Organic (ACO) (current certificate number not publicly listed)
Products: Pink Lady Apples, Royal Gala Apples, Granny Smith Apples, Fuji Apples, Golden Delicious Apples and other seasonal certified organic apples.
About the Farm
Forest Orchards is a certified organic orchard nestled in the cool-climate Adelaide Hills of South Australia, one of Australia's premier apple-growing regions. The combination of crisp mountain air, fertile soils and abundant winter rainfall provides ideal conditions for growing sweet, crisp and flavour-filled organic apples.
Committed to sustainable farming, Forest Orchards grows its fruit using certified organic practices that protect the health of the soil, the surrounding environment and future generations. Every apple is carefully nurtured throughout the season before being harvested at peak ripeness to deliver exceptional flavour and freshness. We're proud to source Forest Orchards' apples and bring another premium Australian organic grower to the Sohip community.
Ken Lester Organics

Town: Wood Wood

State: Victoria

Certification: Southern Cross Certified (SXC) #20036

Products: Imperial Mandarins, Lemons, Red Grapefruit, White & Yellow Peaches, White & Yellow Nectarines.
About the Farm
Ken Lester Organics is a family-run certified organic citrus and stone fruit farm located in Wood Wood, in Victoria's renowned Sunraysia region along the Murray River. The fertile soils, warm sunny days and reliable irrigation of the Murray Valley provide ideal growing conditions for producing sweet, flavour-filled citrus and premium summer stone fruit.
Certified by Southern Cross Certified, the farm is committed to growing produce in harmony with nature, without the use of synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Their Imperial mandarins are a favourite each season, known for their easy-peeling skin, sweet flavour and exceptional freshness. We're proud to source Ken Lester's organic produce and share it with the Sohip community.
Coolibah

Town: Pearcedale

State: Victoria

Certification: Australian Certified Organic (ACO)

Products: Baby Spinach, English Spinach, Salad Mix, Wild Rocket, Coriander, Basil, Chives, Mint, Dill, Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Continental Parsley, Silverbeet, Rainbow Silverbeet, Spring Onions, Pak Choy, Bok Choy, Cos Lettuce and a wide range of organic leafy greens and herbs.
About the Farm
Coolibah is one of Australia's leading certified organic growers of leafy greens and fresh herbs. Based in Pearcedale, Victoria, the family-owned business has built a reputation for producing premium organic salads, herbs and Asian vegetables using sustainable farming practices and a strong commitment to soil health and environmental stewardship.
From fresh bunches of coriander and spinach to crisp salad leaves and fragrant herbs, Coolibah harvests produce daily to ensure exceptional freshness and quality. Their commitment to certified organic farming means every crop is grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, helping deliver clean, healthy food from farm to table. We're proud to source a range of Coolibah's produce and share it with the Sohip community.
Mt Whitestone Farms

Town: Mt Whitestone (near Gatton)

State: Queensland

Certification: Demeter Bio-Dynamic #651

Products: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Garlic, Brown & Red Onions, Butternut Pumpkin, Jap Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes, Rockmelon, Honeydew Melon, Watermelon.
About the Farm
Mt Whitestone Farms is a family-owned biodynamic farm located near Gatton in Queensland's fertile Lockyer Valley. The Harm family has cared for the property since 1930, with Gary and Kathy Harm now working alongside the next generation, James and Ashleigh Harm, to continue the family's commitment to sustainable agriculture.
The farm is certified Demeter Bio-Dynamic, one of the highest standards of regenerative farming in the world. Through decades of improving their soils using biodynamic principles, the family has transformed the land into a thriving ecosystem that produces exceptional vegetables renowned for their flavour, freshness and quality. Their broccoli and cauliflower are favourites among organic wholesalers and retailers throughout Australia, and we're proud to share their produce with the Sohip community.
Temagog

Town: Temagog (near Kempsey)

State: NSW

Certification: Naturally grown (certification not publicly listed)

Products: Tahitian Limes
About the Farm
Nestled in the Upper Macleay region near Kempsey, our Temagog lime grower produces beautiful seasonal Tahitian limes. Grown in one of the Mid North Coast's fertile farming regions, the orchard benefits from warm days, cool nights and rich soils, producing limes with exceptional freshness, vibrant flavour and plenty of juice.
We're proud to support this local farming family and source their seasonal harvest whenever it's available, helping bring fresh, locally grown produce from the Macleay Valley directly to your home.
Ellerslie Farm

Town: Turallin (near Millmerran)

State: Queensland

Certification: Australian Certified Organic (ACO)

Products: Certified Organic Free Range Eggs
About the Farm
Ellerslie Farm is a certified organic free-range egg producer located at Turallin on Queensland's Darling Downs. The farm has been part of the DA Hall Group, a family-owned agricultural business with more than 60 years of farming experience. By controlling the entire process—from growing certified organic feed to caring for the hens and packing the eggs—Ellerslie Farm maintains high standards of quality, animal welfare and traceability.
Certified by Australian Certified Organic (ACO), the hens roam on spacious chemical-free pastures at low stocking densities and are fed a certified organic, GMO-free diet. The focus on sustainable farming, healthy birds and premium-quality eggs has made Ellerslie Farm a trusted supplier of organic eggs across Australia. We're proud to support Australian farmers who are committed to producing food with care for both the land and their animals.