January 6/7th 2010 - Producer ConferenceHarper Adams College.
Organised by Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm. Booking now being taken. Several sessions being led by OGA growers. Programme at www.organicresearchcentre.com/manage/authincludes/article_uploads/Conference Flyer for website.pdf
Monday 5th October – Diversifying to beat the crunchColeshill Organics,
Coleshill
Swindon,
SN6 7PT.
Join Pete Richardson and Sonia Oliver for a day at their successful holding. The day will include a tour of the walled garden, polytunnels and before centering on a talk on how they are taking practical steps to adapt and diversify in a changing marketplace. www.coleshillorganics.co.uk
£10 for all. Coffee at 10.00. Start at 10.30am.
Thursday 15th October – The Future of Organic Vegetable seedElsoms Seeds,
Spalding,
Lincolnshire .
Join the team at Elsoms for a tour of their facilities near Spalding in Lincolnshire. This event is coupled with there annual open day and is an excellent opportunity to see a wide range of exhibitors. The day will include a tour of their Brassica trials ground as well as a talk on plant breeding and the processes necessary for producing clean seed. www.elsoms.com
£25 OGA members, £35 for non-members (plus VAT)
It is essential to book in advance for all events:
Contact: James Clapp, OGA events
Email: jamesclapp@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07973426152
Evenings: 01874 636399
For other events of relevance to organic horticulture click here to visit the Garden Organics events list.