Cupitt's Winery is raising money over the June Long Weekend to help a drought affected local goat milk farming family.
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Rosie Cupitt and her family decided to support the family after Maple Ridge Goat Dairy foreclosed in May due to financial pressures of the rising price of feed for over the past year.
Caleb and Meghan Graham set up their goat dairy at Falls Creeks, five years ago.
Mr Graham is from a dairy farming family near Nowra and wanted to diversify into goat's milk as there is a big demand for goat milk.
The impacts of the drought inland are well documented but farmers on the South Coast of NSW are also heavily impacted by the dry conditions.
Mrs Cupitt said for farmers in coastal areas, where there is still some green pastures, the toll of the drought is not always as clear.
"Tthe green landscape on the coast can be deceptive. Things have been tight for some time for many farmers in our region. As a cattle farming family, we understand how stoic and proud farmers are and know Caleb would not have asked for help. We have offered to help raise money for his family, to show support and let them know that the community is here for them," she said.
"The cost of feed, and lack of it, is extremely worrying and we hope that all farmers doing it tough reach out for support during this dry time."
Cupitt's is always busy over the June Long Weekend and the family saw an opportunity to help support the goat dairy farmer who they have been purchasing goats milk from to make artisan cheese for over three years.
Mrs Cupitt said locals and visitors can help support the Graham family during their visit to the winery over the long weekend.
Cupitt's is working with Milton Ulladulla Apex to bring the fundraising initiative to fruition and proceeds from ticket sales will be given to the Graham family.
"We live in a very generous community who care about each other support people in a time of need," Mrs Cupitt said.
"Working with Caleb for a number of years it is something that is very close to my heart. Also as the Slow Food South Coast Leader, the need to support our farmers and pay a fair price for produce is also such an important discussion we need to keep having and find solutions for. It's in everyone's best interest to support the hands that feed us."
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Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
