Roebuck Farm Winter Tour — Chapter 02: Longley Organic Farm, home of ActiveVista (Hobart region, Tasmania)

$549.00

Chapter 02: Longley Organic Farm, Tools, Composting + Infrastructure Systems

25 + 26 July 2026

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A four-part field-based learning series visiting leading market gardens across Australia, focused on practical systems from propagation through to sales, including composting, biological farming, tools, flowers, greenhouse production, and farm-to-plate integration.

Chapter 02:
Longley Organic Farm, home of Active Vista, Tasmania
Tool Summit, Composting + Infrastructure Systems

A hands-on workshop at Longley Organic Farm, home of ActiveVista tools and seeds, focusing on the practical systems that support productive market gardening.

This session explores the tools, infrastructure, and composting systems that underpin efficient day-to-day operations on a small farm.

We’ll look closely at how tool + design decisions shape labour efficiency, soil health, and long-term farm resilience.

Focus areas include:
Farm tools and systems • composting and soil biology • propagation systems • infrastructure design • workflow efficiency • practical farm setup • wash and pack • greenhouse growing • vertical growing • fast crops •  microgreens

Hear it from others
Jodi Roebuck, the visionary behind Roebuck Farm, brings three decades of experience in agriculture. His belief in the potential of cross-pollination between different agricultural sectors and climates has been a driving force in his work.

With a deep-seated passion for sharing his innovative strategies, Jodi actively mentors fellow growers, guiding them towards profitable and sustainable food production. His dedication to this cause underscores his role as a forward-thinker and advocate for a more sustainable future in agriculture.
One of the most important things you can do as a grower, whether advanced or a beginner, is seeking out support and guidance from those with more experience + expertise.

I turned to Jodi for guidance in taing my growing skills to the next level + I was blown away by his professionalism, depth of knowledge + generosity with sharing.

As i start my new farm enterprise, I can clearly see how Jodi's support + guidance has set my up for success.

Do yourself a favour - call Jodi Roebuck'

MIKEY DENSHAM
FIVE TALES FARM
MELBOURNE
Oct 2022
“The exquisite Roebuck farm in the famed Taranaki region of Aotearoa is nothing short of the best example of small-scale, commercial biointensive gardening
that we have seen.

Tanya and Jodi, their family and their team have not only created an incredible powerhouse of production, but also a system of great beauty.

Their integration of sheep into the broader landscape follows Holistic Management planned grazing principles and demonstrates high levels of skill and quality of output.

As the world reaches all manner of critical resource peaks, Roebuck Farm is one of the leading models to manage the necessary transition"

DARREN DOHERTY
CPAg (AIA)
REGRARIANS Ltd.
AUSTRALIA
"I came in eager to learn about regenerative market gardening, but I left with so much more than just technical knowledge. I found a passion within myself that I didn’t know existed, a deep connection to the land and the processes that nurture it."

Gogla Sarjveladze
Lost Ridge Inn, Brewery & Ranch
KAKHETI, REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA
Jodi has been our go to through all stages of our design and bed layout as well as greenhouse selection, microgreen setup, wash and pack design and staff training. The seamlessness and ease with which this project has come together is both due to the direct input of Jodi as well as the fact that our lead market garden manager is trained by Jodi. The knowledge provided took into consideration everything from sun maximisation, wind direction, efficiency of process and labour, tool selection, NP1 certification and so much more.

What Jodi made possible through his knowledge and ready availability to answer any questions or concerns has made this a fabulously enjoyable experience. From breaking ground in mid October we were selling vege bags with 6 to 10 items weekly by mid January.

JULES MATTHEWS
MANGAROA FARM
WELLINGTON
NEW ZEALAND
"There's no better learning experience for Market Gardners than hands in the soil, although it's a supercharged experience alongside Jodi Roebuck."



With a key focus on profitable, lean farming and dealing with the realities of day to day growing, my time at Roebuck farm was an essential  experience to kick start our farming career."



LOUIS PITTIGLIO
FOLK SMALL FARM
QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA
"Together, Jodi and Tanya have provided a world class training programme in a setting that is a must for any would-be market gardener. Jodi's willingness to share knowledge of all aspects of market gardening, together with a razor sharp business mind has been a game changer for me. No pretence, just down to earth real information to set you up for success in your own context"

Jeff Maclennan
Flinders Farm
QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA
I have just finished the market garden workshop with Jodi and Tanya. I cannot recommend this course enough! It was an incredibly inspiring, informative and entertaining experience. Jodi's wealth of knowledge and the level of detail he can go into crunching numbers and sharing his personal experiences of the many trials over decades that have failed or been successful is gold. His knowledge of the best gardening tools and machinery is next level. The food also that Tanya provided was five star!
Awesome people sharing vitally important information.

ZOE MITCHEL
TOAD HALL GARDENS
MOTUEKA
NEW ZEALAND

 

What You’ll Learn Across the Tour

Small-scale market garden systems from propagation to sales

Composting and biological soil building

Efficient wash-pack and workflow design

Crop planning for consistent production

Tools, infrastructure and labour efficiency

Farm-to-plate relationships with chefs and restaurants

Diversified production (vegetables + flowers + systems integration)

 

Who This Is For

Market gardeners and small-scale farmers

Trainees and farm staff

Growers refining systems and efficiency

People building commercial micro-farms

Chefs and farm-to-plate operators wanting deeper understanding of production systems

 

 

In a nutshell

2-day intensives at each farm working commercial market garden, 9am to 5pm

Practical, in-field learning

Limited numbers per site, first-in first-served basis

Designed for working growers and serious trainees

Lunches included, catered from the farm + locale.

 

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