BFA Membership offers those involved and interested in the organic industry a diverse range of benefits. These include:
NETWORKING & MEETINGS
BFA members have access to the largest organic network in Australia! BFA members have the opportunity to connect with industry by participating in industry forums, roadshows & trade events and are invited to meet and learn from successful organic operators and industry experts.
RESEARCH, DATA & REPORTS
As a BFA member, you will automatically receive the latest data, industry research and statistics direct to your door (including the Australian Organic Market Report). Through the continued support of BFA members, BFA is able to invest in regular organic sector research.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS (EVENTS & PROMOTION)
BFA members save dollars when it comes to event participation and receive significant discounts on sponsorship or promotion in BFA events and publications. Members are able to access member-only offers and discounts from related service and product providers.
TRADE, MARKETING & MARKET ACCESS
BFA is actively involved in the continued development of Organic Standards and trade in an effort to find markets and premiums for organic operators. BFA members can take advantage of free commodity marketing online, and receive free trade and trade contact advice at any time.
RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS - KEEP INFORMED
Resources are available to BFA members who want to keep ahead when it comes to organic sector information. BFA provides members with over 30 publications each year, including two quarterly magazines, annual market reports and several e-newsletters.
RAISING AWARENESS
The BFA realises many organic operators want a better understanding of organic in the wider community. BFA will continue to build on its consumer awareness campaigns, providing greater educational resources to retailers and consumers, including a new consumer- orientated organic website. BFA will also be focused on extending educational resources to schools and students.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
BFA members have access to complimentary industry promotion and marketing resources to help educate customers; for e.g. the BFA ‘Why Organic?’ brochures and other related materials.
MEDIA BENEFITS
BFA has a dedicated media department which works to ensure the many stories and successes of the organic industry and BFA members are recognised by media nation-wide.
INDUSTRY & STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
BFA actively works to ensure the organic industry is represented at a high level to Government agencies and regulatory bodies. BFA works to develop organic standards with an emphasis on industry and member involvement, to ensure standard-setting remains in the hands of the organic sector.
CONCERNS & FEEDBACK
BFA helps oversee industry by providing an accessible avenue for complaints, comment and feedback from both operators and consumers. BFA’s ‘Organic Crusader’ initiative provides a mechanism that helps the sector monitor issues.
A VOTE THAT COUNTS
All BFA Members are entitled to:
- Participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Formally contribute to all BFA Board Meetings and the AGM
- VOTE in the election of Director's at the AGM
- Stand for election as a Director
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TO JOIN:
CLICK HERE to become a member today.
Or contact the BFA office on (07) 3350 5716 or Email: info@bfa.com for further information.