Melissa Crosby, Jamie and Gareth Adams, Member for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe, Toni MacKin, and Gay Hunt.
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The Olde Creamery, nestled in the lush dairy farming country of Numurkah surrounds, received the Excellence in Horticulture Award at the annual Moira Shire Business Awards ceremony in Yarrawonga.
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Co-owner Jamie Adams said that they were truly honoured to receive the award.
“This award isn’t just about us - it’s a win for all small-scale businesses, especially those in the farmer-florist community,” Mr Adams said.
Gareth Adams at the Olde Creamery farm.
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“In today’s climate, where carbon footprints and sustainability are at the forefront, it’s crucial that customers and consumers alike consider the true cost of the flowers they buy.”
And customers can rest assured that the Olde Creamery’s flowers “are as sustainable as they are beautiful”.
The three-acre specialist Dahlia farm, situated 10 minutes from Numurkah, offers an immersive farm stay experience alongside a selection of local-sourced condiments and pantry items.
“With over 60% of Australia’s flowers imported and chemically treated, we must ask ourselves: how can we support local, environmentally friendly growers?” he said.
The farm employs a range of sustainable management practices, including native pest control, no-till cropping, and solarisation to assist in weed management.
The Olde Creamery farmhouse. Photo: Jamie Adams
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Gareth and Jamie Adams started the farm in 2018 as a side-line interest.
“Ultimately, this award is a testament to our customers and supporters who choose to back small local business, sustainably grown products and flowers,” Mr Adams said.
“(It is also) a symbol of visibility and representation for the LGBTQA+ community in the rural setting - particularly in industries such as agriculture and horticulture - where such voices are often invisible.”
