Woodland Valley Farm’s Remarkable Journey
From their beginnings as egg farmers at local markets, Woodland Valley Farm has grown into
an award-winning business producing premium pasta, sauces, ready meals, custards, and
mayonnaise. Jody and Fabian’s passion for sustainability and innovation has taken them from
selling eggs under a marquee to running their own thriving shop and kitchen.
Most recently, Woodland Valley Farm celebrated triple gold at the Tweed Business Excellence
Awards, winning in Excellence in Agriculture and Primary Production, Small Business, and
Manufacturing. These accolades recognise not only their quality products but also their
regenerative farming practices, which include rotational grazing of cattle, chickens, and ducks,
alongside native riparian restoration to improve soil health and sequester carbon.
What began as a way to use second-grade eggs has evolved into a full gourmet range. Their
signature fresh egg pasta contains an impressive 33% regeneratively farmed eggs, delivering
both high protein and exceptional flavour. Alongside fresh pasta, they now produce slow-dried
durum semolina pasta, five varieties of sauces (including bolognese, creamy mushroom,
basilico, zucca and venison ragout, and a growing collection of ready meals such as lasagne
and cannelloni. For those with a sweet tooth, their custards have also won acclaim, with the
chocolate custard named Grand Champion at the Queensland Dairy Awards.
After the 2022 floods destroyed their on-farm kitchen, the couple opened a shop in
Murwillumbah, now operating six days a week from early morning until evening. The shop not
only provides take-home meals but also offers hot pasta lunches and dinners.
Woodland Valley Farm’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and community connection.
From small market beginnings to national recognition, their journey reflects a deep commitment
to regenerative farming, sustainable food production, and creating nourishing meals for their
customers.
Find Woodland Valley every Tuesday from 8 am – 11 am at New Brighton Farmers and every
Friday at Mullum Farmers Market from 7 am-11 am
