Cityscape checks out Streamside Organics, a spearhead of the Canterbury organic growing scene.

On the outskirts of Christchurch there’s a little farm making a big difference. Streamside Organics is a haven for happy people and healthy vegetables, and it’s delivering the goods direct.

Founders Dominique Schacherer and Logan Kerr started the farm on just 1 acre in 2014. Since then it has expanded to 50 acres, with a big team of passionate organic farmers. The Leeston business supplies produce to cafés, restaurants, wholefood shops and local supermarkets, and delivers weekly seasonal veggie boxes to homes around Christchurch and surrounding areas.

Everything grown at Streamside Organics is, unsurprisingly, organic. You won’t find any pesticides or chemically produced fertilisers here. The farmers use regenerative farming techniques, and work hard to maintain quality soils that are dense with nutrients. Good for the environment, good for the veggies, and good for the person who ends up with Streamside Organics on their plate.

The operation is also socially responsible, and pays all team members a living wage as a minimum. The Streamside philosophy is that looking after its family makes for a top team, healthy community, and high-quality vegetables.

You can subscribe to Streamside Winter Box Shares on the website.

streamsideorganics.co.nz