Mini Farm Investments Pty Ltd
Funding Farms to Feed Aussies in need and train young people in agriculture.
About Us
Mini Farm Investments is a purpose-driven investment company that acquires and grows profitable businesses to fund charity farms across Australia. As a wholly owned subsidiary of The Mini Farm Project, we channel business success directly into feeding Australians in need.
Mission
To build a portfolio of sustainable, high-performing businesses that generate ongoing funding for charity farms — turning profit into purpose.
Vision
To create a future where every Australian has access to fresh, healthy food by linking business success with social impact.
Our Team
Our Board
Our Advisors
Lisa Chesterfield - Board Chair
A Certified Advisory Board Chair, Lisa is experienced in leveraging innovation to enhance value, elevate customer experience, improve operational efficiency & create desirable customer value propositions central in changing markets to drive growth. Lisa brings a possibility mindset and energy, providing strategic facilitation to business leaders, facilitating a formal Advisory Board structure to support objectives leveraging Advisory Board best practice.
Lisa is a seasoned strategist, business advisor and management consultant, with passion for solving complex problems and scaling impactful end-to-end experiences that balance desirability with commercial viability and profitability. As a serial entrepreneur, Lisa understands first-hand the challenges organisations face to grow customer value, improve operational efficiency & adopt emerging business models central in changing markets to collectively make a positive impact through purposeful action.
Previously, Lisa has supported the Not For-Profit Sector by Chairing and serving on several boards and committees, and holds a long-term active involvement with Common Ground Queensland, aimed to end homelessness one person at a time through a unique supportive housing model. In addition to Chairing the Mini Farm Project Board, Lisa is currently the Chair for Ocean Crusaders, taking an ecosystem approach to protecting our Oceans specialising in cleaning up our waterways through commercial and community events, whilst changing behaviour through education.
Morgan Elliot - Director
- Non-Exec Finance Board Advisor – DD Group International 2018 - 2023
- Finance Director & CFO – Invoice Management Solutions Jun 2017 - Present
- Director – Starling Finance Advisory (Capital Solutions) Jun 2017 - Present
- Senior Finance Executive – Scotpac Business Finance June 2012 – June 2017
- Senior Manager – Vincents Chartered Accountants Sept 2008 - Jun 2012
- Senior Manager – Frost Group Ltd (London) 2006 – 2008
- Senior Manager – Financial Services Authority (UK) 2002 – 2008
- Founder Wyld Smoke BBQ
Nick Steiner - Founder/ Director
Nick Steiner, the Founder and CEO of The Mini Farm Project, is a relentless advocate against food insecurity in Australia. His journey began by transforming his own backyard into a thriving farm. Recognised for his exceptional community contributions, Nick received the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship and became an AMP Tomorrow Maker alumni. His dedication was further acknowledged when he was named Moreton Bay Citizen of the Year. Through The Mini Farm Project, particularly the Loganlea State High School charity farm, Nick bridges communities, businesses, and youth to combat food scarcity, offering fresh sustenance to thousands in need, while fostering community collaboration and dismantling barriers for students and the community.
Bill Ross
- Consultant – FTI Insolvency 2022 to present
- Consultant – IMS Risk Management 2022 to present
- Chief Executive Officer - Vintage QLD Reds Rugby Nov 2018 – Aug 23
- Department Head - Savills Australia Jan 2009 - Nov 2018
- Chief Executive Officer - Standfast Enterprises Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
- Managing Director - Strophairs Group Jul 1988 - Dec 2006
- Banking Executive - Barclays Bank Jan 1987 - Jun 1989
Involved with Spinal Injuries Association
Chris Todd
- General Manager – Elders Central Queensland Oct 2023 to present
- General Manager - Santa Gertrudis Breeders Australia Association Jun 2019 – Oct 23
- Director - CSMDG PTY LTD (Rural Property and Cattle Sales) Nov 2009 - Jun 2019
- Director of Rural Sales - Colliers International Apr 2005 - Dec 2008
- General Manager - Mort & Co Jan 2001 - Jun 2003
- General Manager Livestock Procurement - Consolidated Meat Group 1999 - 2001
- QLD & Northern Rivers Livestock Manager - Primac Elders Ltd 1999 - 2000 · 1 yr