Olga Davis, a recent arrival in regional Victoria, has embarked on an inspiring homesteading journey, driven by her passion for sustainable living and community empowerment. In her professional life as an Economic Development Officer at the Rural City of Wangaratta, she dedicates herself to fostering the prosperity and economic advancement of local communities.
Fueled by her recognition of the growing prevalence of nutritionally deficient fast food in rural and regional communities, Olga plans to use her Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant to launch the Down Under Homestead project. Her endeavor seeks to resurrect and disseminate skills in growing, preserving and preparing wholesome meals, enabling a return to healthier lifestyles for those living in rural areas. Raised in a family where food cultivation and preservation were ingrained practices, Olga brings a wealth of hands-on experience and a profound appreciation for self-sufficiency to the project.