While trying to write my paper on youth work and CBT I had a knock at the door. Standing in front of me was a very blue Irish lady with two very blue bags in tow. My first thought was, no thanks, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I'm a bit of a push over like that. She introduced herself as being a representative for Aussie Farmers Direct. I have an uncle who is a farmer and I know how much the big supermarkets screw him over so they can sell milk for $1 per litre. She got my interest and i was hooked.
As I'm sure many of you are aware the big foodies Coles and Woolies do their best to put smaller companies out of business. I have seen a Woolworths petrol station planted strategically next to a independent petrol station. Out of sheer desperation the owner of the independent has put a sign out the front urging consumers of petrol and gas not to support "Woolies the bullies." Anyone who has driven North along Marion road will know exactly what I am talking about. It breaks my heart every time I see it. In the meantime, until people choose to go local or independent, Woolworths and Coles will continue to consume the entire world until it reaches breaking point. Selling petrol, products and food at reduced prices is by no means sustainable nor is it particularly ethical! I could go on...
Anyway, as a result of a normally intrusive door knocking technique I will now be getting fresh fruit and veggies, dairy products and meats delivered. It is a little pricier than buying from the supermarkets but I figure it will save me from buying stuff I really don't need. No longer will I be tempted to impulse buy...that is until I need flour, toilet paper or spices! I'm heaps excited to be supporting a cause that I have for so long believed in. Go you Aussie Farmers! May all those years of battle become a healthy partnership with a company that actually has your best interests at heart!
It really feels just like the old days where we used to have the milkman come to deliver milk right to our door. I have such fond memories of seeing the pegs sitting on the letterbox each week communicating to the milkman how many litres we required. These days, the pegs may have been replaced by a web ordering service but the great feeling you get when you wake up to find your milk on the doorstep will still be the same. I can't wait to put my blue cooler bag out for the very first night!
There are no contracts, no entry or exit fees. I figured 'why not give it a red hot go?' If it doesnt suit me I am not obligated to stay on the delivery round.
So, if a lovely Irish lady dressed in blue comes to your door promoting fresh local produce, invite her in for a cuppa and a chat. What a welcome distraction from study the last 20 minutes have been!
Interested? Check out the Aussie Farmers Direct website here
good on you Judy, I'll look into it!
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