· Buying certified/known organic food only or food of a known origin that meets the groups values
· Minimising waste (food & packaging etc)
· Purchasing and supplying food as fresh as possible
· Purchasing food seasonally
· Purchasing biodynamic food wherever possible
· Supporting local farmers (minimise food km and middle people)
· Supplying information on food origins (farmer, locality, methods etc.)
· Purchasing food at a fair price (for both group and growers)
· Including meat for members who want it
· Providing a flexible and open group and structure
· Staying a democratic and decentralised group
· Encouraging similar values in the community
· Having a transparent decision making process (especially on types of food)
· Preferentially buying Australian produced food
