Beyond the Farm Gate
Beyond the Farm Gate
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness
The Whipbird way: Insights into the rewarding nature of farm-to-table hospitality at Whipbird Cafe
33 minutes Posted May 19, 2025 at 2:01 pm.
0:00
33:29
Download MP3
Show notes

Zarly Steffensen and Devon Hansen are the husband and wife duo behind Whipbird Cafe near Kingaroy. Whipbird Cafe is a farm-to-table restaurant serving unique, seasonal menus that use produce grown on their farm and a dedicated nose-to-tail philosophy.

In this episode, Zarly and Devon share how they incorporate meat and produce grown on their farm into the restaurant and how a commitment to using whole animals has reduced food waste and led to more creative menus. They also discuss how they support the local community, the challenges in maintaining staff as a small business in a rural area, and why they still describe themselves as lucky.



Resources and links:

 

Send us your story:

  • Do you know someone (or are you someone) who’d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at [email protected].

 

Connect:

 

In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.