GROUNDED Live - 2025: Jade Miles - Huddle Book Launch

One of the things we love at GROUNDED is shining a light on the writers, thinkers and storytellers who help shape the way we understand farming, food and community. Today’s presentation features Jade Miles — a barefooted force of nature and one of Australia’s most vital voices in the food movement.

Jade is a food advocate, educator, podcaster, author and CEO of Sustainable Table, based at Blackburn Farm: a biodiverse orchard and nursery in north-east Victoria. She founded the Beechworth Food Co-op and the North East Local Food Strategy, and her Futuresteading podcast spans 140 episodes across seven seasons, alongside her beloved book of the same name.

From grassroots organising to values-led strategic leadership, Jade’s work bridges communities, regions and generations. In this session, Jade launches her newest book, Huddle — sharing stories, ideas and practical wisdom about living, farming and organising for a better future.

It’s warm, heartfelt, grounded and inspiring — a beautiful contribution from someone who works every day to build stronger food systems and more connected communities.

Settle in and enjoy Jade Miles on GROUNDED Live.

GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a food festival, a farming conference and a field day. It combines science and technology with ancient wisdom, provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively-managed farm.

GROUNDED is also Australia's only annual, roaming food and farming festival, held in a different farm location every year, so each festival is a unique, unmissable event celebrating local expertise and culture with an inspiring line up of speakers.

In 2026, with the support of the local Upper Barwon and Central Otway Landcare Networks, following successful festivals in Tasmania and Western Australia, GROUNDED FESTIVAL will be held at leading regenerative farm, Yan Yan Gurt West, in the Victorian Otway Ranges, two hours from Melbourne in an area renowned for regenerative agroforestry, tourism, local hospitality and great food and wine.

Tickets are on sale now - head to the GROUNDED website for information on speakers, the location, and to secure your spot today.