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agriculture specifically? The word "sustainable" is often overused, but for me it came down to something very personal: creating something that wasn't harming anyone in the process. It was about building a system that felt right for me, for people, and for the wider ecosystem I'm part of. What gap did you see that inspired The Veg Box? People didn't really know where their food came from, even though there was growing interest in local, organic produce. There were already a few organic farmers in Malta, but access was fragmented. People had to go directly to farms, which sounds ideal, but in reality farmers didn't have the time to host constant visits or explain everything individually. We created a system that brought produce together in one place and coordinated collection times. It made things easier for both farmers and consumers, while also building a stronger connection between them. How has The Veg Box evolved since moving to Manikata in 2019? The Veg Box has always been a place that people would be drawn to for the local organic produce and that special, unusual space, to take a breath from the busy urban life. When we moved to Manikata this feeling just grew. We were no longer in a private garden in the urban region of Attard but now we had a larger space, open and accessible to all in the rural north west of the island which is so loved by many people. The sense of community after our move grew even bigger and from the get go there were people interested in visiting and supporting a concept that already worked but now was located in a new place that was once in disuse and now coming back to life to give back to the community. The building that houses The Veg Box has a fascinating history. What attracted you to this former armoury, and how did the idea of "The Farmoury" emerge? The building was originally constructed in 1939 as a British military armoury for storing arms and ammunition. When we moved from Attard, we connected with a local farmers' cooperative and shared our vision. They supported the idea of creating a rural space for people, by people. We brought new life to the building with a completely different intention. The Farmoury is about arming people with something else entirely: the tools and knowledge to live more sustainably. You describe The Farmoury as a place that equips people to live more sustainably. What does that look like in practice? It means access to local organic food and products that are environmentally responsible, but also a space to slow down. People can learn about farming, spend time in nature, and reconnect with where food comes from. It's also a place for education, creativity, and community gathering. It's about stepping away from the speed of modern life and reconnecting with a more grounded relationship to land and food. Community is at the heart of everything we do. There is a shared responsibility between farmers and consumers. We depend on