What do Organic School Gardens, Taekwondo and Facebook have in common?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:27:49 +1000

 The answer is Lauren Burns!  Lauren Burns is best known for winning an Olympic gold medal in taekwondo when the sport made its debut at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Lauren has now joined the BFA Organic School Gardens Program as an ambassador and brings with her a wealth of knowledge as a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, and cookbook author.

Lauren, a mother of two, says that teaching children how to grow their own vegetables, prepare meals and understand about organic certification and standards to avoid the unseen chemicals used in most food consumed today is an incredible gift for this generation.

Australian Organic Producer magazine - summer 2011/12 edition OUT NOW!

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:22:51 +1000

HIGHLIGHTS from Australian Organic Producer Summer 2011/12 Edition

Time to take that step to reduce fertiliser use by Joel Williams
Reducing chemical inputs is key to moving towards biological agricultural practices. While many producers may not be ready to move to fully organic production, biological farming methods will reduce their chemical inputs and put them on the roads to conversion.

In this article, Joel Williams takes a look at how producers can make the move away from chemical inputs by reducing their fertiliser use, understanding what nutrients their crops might be deficient in, and developing skills in biological farming methods.

Preventative medicine as part of holistic livestock management by Nadia Wong
Managing livestock within the realms of organic farming brings with it certain challenges. Animal welfare and care is an important part of organic agriculture to both livestock managers and consumers. Nadia Wong has a strong interest in veterinary practices which support management of livestock within the organic industry. In this article, she explores a range of problems faced within the livestock industry for producers following organic management principles.
 

AUSTRALIAN CERTIFIED ORGANIC MAGAZINE - FINAL 2011 EDITION OUT NOW!

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:09:04 +1000

FINAL 2011 EDITION OUT NOW!

…the quarterly magazine for those wanting to learn about retail, trade and consumer trends in the organic industry. With features on  food, health, childcare, retail, cosmetics and more,  the Australian Certified Organic Magazine is a winning combination.                                                                                                                   

The No. 1 Voice of Australian Organics

Reaching more of the Australian organic industry than any other publication, the Australian Certified Organic magazine is an essential resource for anyone involved in the organic industry – from farmers and processors through to suppliers, retailers and consumers.
At the forefront of trade and industry trends and all the latest research, innovation, news and events, ACOM is a ‘must read’ for anyone with an interest in organics.
 

AUSTRALIAN ORGANIC PRODUCER MAGAZINE

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:48:03 +1000

SPRING 2011 EDITION OUT NOW!

…the quarterly magazine for those wanting to learn about biological production,
the organic market, and solutions to agricultural & environmental issues affecting production. 

Consumer demand for organic produce continues to outstrip supply for a number of sectors, and this can only bode well for the industry as it continues to steadily grow. Education is the key to ensuring consumers are aware of the health, animal welfare and wide-spread environmental benefits organic production offers.
The Australian Organic Producer provides a place for those working in the industry, in its many and varied forms, to allow readers to benefit from their experience through shared stories and knowledge. It’s also a forum to look at scientific research findings, trials and case studies that will assist producers in their own operations.

Welcome to the latest edition of the magazine. We hope you’ll enjoy it.