Berrycroft Farm

Berrycroft Farm in Newlyn, Victoria, is a proper small-scale place that really focuses on doing things the old-fashioned way. They're set on five acres of good volcanic soil, and you can tell they put a lot of care into how they grow their spray-free berries and veggies. They even talk about their production areas like an extension of their garden, working in native plants and regenerative methods to keep the land healthy. It's a cracking example of human-scale farming, where the flavour of what they grow is the main goal. They pick their fruit and vegetables when they're perfectly ripe and turn them into artisan jams and preserves. They do this in small batches, using traditional wide-mouthed pans, so you know there are no shortcuts with chemicals or industrial processes. They also get seasonal ingredients from other local growers they trust, so it's all about good, fresh stuff. What's really neat is they hand-print their labels on a vintage 1926 letterpress printer. It just shows they love the whole process of making things with care. You can find their jams and preserves at spots like Redbeard Historic Bakery in Trentham or Cliffy's Emporium in Daylesford. If you're keen to grab some directly, you can also arrange farm pick-ups for bigger orders. They're regulars at farmers markets too, like Ballarat, Castlemaine, and Woodend, and pop up at Daylesford and Creswick Farmers Markets in summer. It's clear they value traditional methods and looking after the land, which you can taste in every jar.