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NATIONAL EVENTS
Looking for Market Opportunities?
Contact BFA to have your products on show at domestic events. Email events@bfa.com.au for more information.
JULY
July 11 - 16, 2010,
Hugh Lovel Quantum Agriculture Intensive workshop
Tropical Mossman, Far North Qld
Attendees must have attended a previous workshop or have purchased and be familiar with Hugh Lovel's DVDs. The workshop will provide a deeper understanding of the energy, patterns and frequencies that work in agriculture.
23-25 July 10'
The Vital Health Expo
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
For more information please visit: www.vitalhealthexpo.com.au
19 – 22 July 10'
NTS Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Four days of comprehensive presentations and workshops with an optional field day on the Friday. Learn key strategies (mineral, microbe, plant and pest management) for sustainable and biological farming that can be implemented into everyday farming practices. Learn from Graeme Sait and biological Agronomists and receive one on one free consultations. Bookings essential and places tend to fill quickly. Australian primary producers can receive full reimbursement on course fees as well as reimbursements on associated costs such as travel, accommodation and meals.
For more information, please contact Suzi Nicholas on +61 7 5472 9900 or E: info@nutri-tech.com.au
27-28 July 10'
Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping - Advanced Course: Cropping Solutions in a Changing Climate
"Gillinghall" Spicers Creek, NSW
The course has FarmReady accreditation, so primary producers can receive full reimbursement for course costs as well as expenses associated with travel and accommodation. Eligibility criteria and guidelines are available at www.farmready.gov.au
The Advanced Pasture Cropping Company is offering one free place for a tertiary student at each of the introductory courses.
For more information about any of the courses, please contact danielle@pasturecropping.com or phone 0402 211 657.
AUGUST
31 July - 1 August 10'
The Gluten Free and Healthy Options Expo
Gold Coast Convention Centre
6th August 10'
Value-adding Workshop
Adelaide SA
To register your interest, please contact BFA office on 07 3350 5716 ext 232 or events@bfa.com.au
6th August 10'
Adelaide BFA Networking Dinner
Adelaide
Networking Dinners are an excellent chance to mix not only with primary producers, but value-adders, food, clothing and cosmetics manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, marketers and others.
For more information, please ph (07) 3350 5716 ext 232 or E: events@bfa.com.au
7th August 10'
Barossa Valley BFA Roadshow
Kalleske Wines, Barossa Valley
The BFA Roadshows – aim to foster knowledge, information sharing and networking amongst farmers who are interested in lowering their inputs, and gaining an understanding of how to manage an environmentally and financially sustainable farming business. The roadshows interest those in the fields of sustainable, biological, organic and biodynamic agriculture and feature guest speakers from successful A-Grade organic operations; as well as soil specialists, wholesalers and other experts in their fields.
For more information, please ph (07) 3350 5716 ext 232 or E: events@bfa.com.au
20-22 August 10'
Organic Expo & Green Show
Hall 1, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
Your healthy food, home and lifestyle destination
For more information, please visit:
http://www.organicexpo.com.au/
The BFA will help make this year’s Organic Expo & Green Show the most memorable yet when it unveils the highly anticipated 2010 Australian Organic Market Report on Friday morning 10am on Centre Stage. The BFA has secured the prime spot within the show to promote everything organic including the Market Report, the free Organic School Gardens Program, the Organic Crusader and more. Tickets available online at www.bfa.com.au.
23rd August 10'
Certification Workshop
Port Macquarie NSW
The Certification Workshops is open to all interested in seeking information and assistance with the organic certification process. The day is open for all business types, however will have a focus on supporting small-scale growers.
The Organic Growers of Australia (OGA) Small Producer Program is Australia’s first certification program to specifically cater to the needs of the small-scale producer. Growers certified under this program have the benefit of reduced costs and simplified certification process due to fewer requirements for servicing smaller domestic markets.
The Certification Workshop is free of charge to attend; times, venues and further details will be available soon.
To register your interest, please contact BFA office on 07 3350 5716 ext 232 or events@bfa.com.au
24th August 10'
Certification Workshop
Coffs Harbour NSW
The Certification Workshops is open to all interested in seeking information and assistance with the organic certification process. The day is open for all business types, however will have a focus on supporting small-scale growers.
The Organic Growers of Australia (OGA) Small Producer Program is Australia’s first certification program to specifically cater to the needs of the small-scale producer. Growers certified under this program have the benefit of reduced costs and simplified certification process due to fewer requirements for servicing smaller domestic markets.
The Certification Workshop is free of charge to attend; times, venues and further details will be available soon.
To register your interest, please contact BFA office on 07 3350 5716 ext 232 or events@bfa.com.au
25th August 10'
Certification Workshop
Lismore NSW
The Certification Workshops is open to all interested in seeking information and assistance with the organic certification process. The day is open for all business types, however will have a focus on supporting small-scale growers.
The Organic Growers of Australia (OGA) Small Producer Program is Australia’s first certification program to specifically cater to the needs of the small-scale producer. Growers certified under this program have the benefit of reduced costs and simplified certification process due to fewer requirements for servicing smaller domestic markets.
The Certification Workshop is free of charge to attend; times, venues and further details will be available soon.
To register your interest, please contact BFA office on 07 3350 5716 ext 232 or events@bfa.com.au
SEPTEMBER
4 & 5 September 10'
Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
The ACO has partnered with the Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo – Australia’s premier spa and beauty event - to bring you the ACO Pavilion, home to those cosmetic and skincare products certified by Australian Certified Organic. CLICK HERE to download an organic exhibitor pack.
6th September 10'
Value-adding Workshop
Sydney NSW
To register your interest, please contact BFA office on 07 3350 5716 ext 232 or events@bfa.com.au
6-7 September, 2010
Sustainable Councils 2010
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sustainable Councils 2010 is your opportunity to interact with the decision makers and project managers from local government working to meet sustainability requirements and targets.
www.sustainablecouncils.com.au
14-17 September 10'
2010 Queensland Landcare conference
Caloundra, QLD
The central thread of the conference is the evaluation of a selection of four sustainable land management strategies. The four strategies selected will be used as examples around which to demonstrate the principles and processes of integrated, whole of property, planning and implementation of sustainable land management. One of the strategies chosen is Organic Farming.
For more information, please visit their website: www.landcare.com.au
OCTOBER
23rd October 10'
BFA AGM
Brisbane
For more information, please ph (07) 3350 5716 ext 232 or E: events@bfa.com.au
23rd October 10'
Brisbane BFA Networking Dinner
Brisbane
Networking Dinners are an excellent chance to mix not only with primary producers, but value-adders, food, clothing and cosmetics manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, marketers and others.
For more information, please ph (07) 3350 5716 ext 232 or E: events@bfa.com.au
30th October 10'
Bungendore BFA Roadshow
Bungendore
The BFA Roadshows – aim to foster knowledge, information sharing and networking amongst farmers who are interested in lowering their inputs, and gaining an understanding of how to manage an environmentally and financially sustainable farming business. The roadshows interest those in the fields of sustainable, biological, organic and biodynamic agriculture and feature guest speakers from successful A-Grade organic operations; as well as soil specialists, wholesalers and other experts in their fields.
For more information, please ph (07) 3350 5716 ext 232 or E: events@bfa.com.au
NOVEMBER
4th November 10'
Launceston BFA Roadshow
Launceston
The BFA Roadshows – aim to foster knowledge, information sharing and networking amongst farmers who are interested in lowering their inputs, and gaining an understanding of how to manage an environmentally and financially sustainable farming business. The roadshows interest those in the fields of sustainable, biological, organic and biodynamic agriculture and feature guest speakers from successful A-Grade organic operations; as well as soil specialists, wholesalers and other experts in their fields.
For more information, please ph (07) 3350 5716 ext 232 or E: events@bfa.com.au
6th November 10'
Margaret River BFA Roadshow
Margaret River
The BFA Roadshows – aim to foster knowledge, information sharing and networking amongst farmers who are interested in lowering their inputs, and gaining an understanding of how to manage an environmentally and financially sustainable farming business. The roadshows interest those in the fields of sustainable, biological, organic and biodynamic agriculture and feature guest speakers from successful A-Grade organic operations; as well as soil specialists, wholesalers and other experts in their fields.
For more information, please ph (07) 3350 5716 ext 232 or E: events@bfa.com.au
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