Josh Williams

Ngarrindjeri and Narungga man Josh Williams was previously a landscape gardener who had travelled the world extensively but felt the pull to do something different – something more connected to Country and more sustainable. Josh’s approach to market gardening has helped form a successful horticulture business.

Find out more about Josh’s story in the resources below, which can be downloaded and/or shared through networks that help promote First Nations peoples’ connection to agriculture or in conversations relating to First Nations’ careers, skills and training for jobs across this sector.

Building a successful market gardening business based on a First Nations’ food culture

Reciprocity and shared values creating solutions

When it comes to agriculture, all skills are transferrable

Josh’s story

Read or download this case study about Josh’s connection to agriculture:

• Bringing culture, food and equity   [PDF File - 7.7 MB]
• Bringing culture, food and equity – accessible file [MS Word Document - 40.8 KB]

More information

For more information about:

• Tumpinyeri Growers, go to Tumpinyeri Growers – Organic Farming
• studying horticulture at TAFE, go to the Victorian Skills Gateway, search for ‘horticulture’ to find a TAFE or training provider near you. Victorian government subsidies are available to eligible students. If you call a TAFE directly, don’t forget to ask for the First Nations contact officer.

To speak to someone with a general enquiry about courses and qualifications, call the TAFE and Training Line on 13 18 23, Monday–Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm; or email your query to tafe.courseline@djsir.vic.gov.au (a free service).