January 6/7th 2010 - Producer Conference

Harper 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

2009 Programme now complete. Thanks to hosts and all who attended. Please contact James if you have ideas or suggestions for 2010. The Committee remains keen to promote low cost regional events where ever possible

Monday 5th October – Diversifying to beat the crunch

Coleshill 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 seed

Elsoms 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.