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OGAWA
e-newsletter is published at the beginning of each
month. For enquiries please contact enews_editor@ogawa.org.au.
OGAWA has a new post office box address. OGAWA
Inc. PO Box 1512. Booragoon WA 6954 |
| President's report December
09 |
Hi Everyone,
First of all I would like to thank Maggie Lilith and all the other organisers of the GM rally held on Wednesday 18th November. It is hard work to put on anything let alone a rally. These people do a lot of hard work that goes unnoticed and at times very unrewarding. Thanks to all of you, you all do a fantastic job and are very much appreciated.
I would like to also commend Emily and her family at Highvale Orchards, who put on the Biodynamic Festival last Sunday 22nd November. What a great day, and such a lot of people attended. I even had great pleasure in meeting some of our members from the Gwelup and Fremantle local groups who saw the OGAWA banner on display.
Lastly, the committee and I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a safe one and I hope to catch up with you all next year.
Leesa Caldwell
sales@thegreenhouseorganic.com
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
The OGAWA Committee is calling a “Special General Meeting” at City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth, on Saturday 23rd January, 2010 at 12.30pm.
At the meeting a Special Resolution will be proposed to change the name of the association to: Organic Association of W.A. Inc
The Committee has for a long time recognised that the current name does not fully represent all people with an interest in organic food production and consumption. Feedback from members has also suggested this is the case.The association represents, organic growers, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, consumers and gardeners, biodynamic producers, consumers and retailers. We feel that the new name will be a positive move to represent all those with an interest in the importance of promoting and consuming organic foods.
(We have thoroughly researched a number of alternative names and some suggested names are already currently in use by other organisations in Australia)
All members will be sent an official email, with full details late December or early January, asking for you to attend to ensure we have a quorum.
Leesa Caldwell
President OGAWA |
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Check out the slideshow from the Trust Organic Festival
held at City Farm in Perth
Click link to view photos |
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OGAWA Organic Update News |
Queensland
firm claims Organic Retailer of the Year award
Wray Organic, a leading Queensland organic produce retailer, was recently awarded
both the Queensland Award and the National Award for Organic Retailer of the
Year 2009. The presentation was made by the Hon. Tim Mulherin, Queensland Minister
for Primary Industries and Fisheries, at the Queensland launch of National Organic
Week late last month organised by the [..]
(source: Food week online)
Government
announces panel for food labelling review
The Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mark Butler, has announced
the members of an independent panel to undertake a comprehensive
review of food labelling law and policy. They will join former
health minister Dr Neal Blewett whom the Australia and New
Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council appointed on 23
October as the Chairman for the review.
(source: food week on line)
USDA
invests in organics
03-Nov-2009 - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has
announced $19m in funding for organic agricultural research
across the country as part of a drive toward a more sustainable
supply of organic ingredients.
(source: food navigator)
$400,000
boost for organic food producers
The Victorian Government will bolster its support for the
state's organic food industry with a new funding program.
(source: Food magazine)
Organic
preservative and disinfectant in one
Efficiency and environmental protection are the twin benefits
claimed for what is said to be Canada's first organic preservative
and disinfectant for use with food products from food to table.
(Source: Food Mag )
Perfect grant opportunity for Food and Beverage manufacturers
Manufacturers and processors, which implement energy and water
efficiencies into their business may be eligible for up to
$500,000 in grant funding. Matched funding grants from
as little as $10,000 are available through the Retooling
for Climate Change initiative with a number of Australian
food and beverage manufacturers cashing in on the grant opportunity. Successful
F&B business applicants include Sunraysia Dried Fruits
(VIC), Morton Seed and Grain (WA), Buderim Ginger Limited
(QLD), Belgrave Park Pty Ltd (NSW), Burrangong Meat Processors
(NSW), Rocland Estates Pty Ltd (SA), Derby Industries (WA),
Fertal Holdings (WA) and Miss Maud Bakehouse (WA). This
program is ideally suited to the food and beverage manufacturing
industry because of the high energy and water use and the
significant potential to reduce the carbon footprint by implementing
technology or process changes
To find out more call Anne on 0419 190 359 or email anne.furey@foodindustry.org.au Next
round closes in November with a final round closing in March
2010.
(source: FIA)
New network for WA Farmers' Market operators
Farmers' market operators met at Bunbury last month to
discuss common issues and exchange views on successful farmers
markets. Outcome of the meeting was a general agreement to
create an informal network to share information and ideas.
Co-ordinator of the network is Australian Farmers Market Association
WA representative, Jenny Payet. For more information contact
Jenny on Jenny.Payet@health.wa.gov.au |
Steven McCoy
Development Officer, Organic Food and Farming
Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia
Ph 08 9368 3960
Mb 0424 147 408
Fax 08 9368 3355
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| FREMANTLE |
OGA
Freo next meeting:
| when: |
Thursday 11th February at 7pm |
| where: |
The Meeting Place
245 South Terrace Fremantle |
| price: |
members free $5 non members |
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Saving seeds and growing vegetables from seed |
Myths and Fairytales Rally
Myths and Fairytales Rally
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Message from Leanne Reid |
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Hi Fremantle Growers,
Our November meeting was a great talk by Harry Mazza from Wandilla
Garden and Gifts. Harry talked about the many ways for
caring for your fruit trees over summer. Some interesting
points he discussed included;
- Wind is the most damaging of all the elements. Keep
young fruit trees protected from the wind – hessian bags
provide a good wind break.
- When netting trees use white netting. Birds cannot
see black netting and so can get tangled in it.
- Cover juvenile fruit trees with shade cloth in summer – until
the roots develop (2-3 years).
- Sheep and poultry manure is very acidic, therefore they are
not good to be used alone as mulch. If used, they should
always be composted first.
The following table is a tentative list for the Fremantle meetings
for 2010. It is subject to availability and may change,
however it is a good rough guide.
Date |
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11th
Feb |
Seed
saving and growing vegetables
from seed |
11th
Mar |
Worm
Farms and Composting |
April
8th |
Green
Life Soil Company |
May13th |
Biodynamic
Gardening & Moon Planting |
June
10th |
Wandilla
Nurseries -
Fruit Trees - Pruning |
July
8th |
Slow
Foods - Bring a Plate |
Aug
12th |
Seed
potting day |
Sep
9th |
Chickens
- Judy Howe - U Can Hatch Us |
Oct
14th |
Herb
Society |
Nov
11th |
Meal
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It was great to see some Fremantle members at the anti GMO rally
on the 18th November. Terry Redman, Minister for Agriculture,
Food & Forestry was there to hear our message, let's
hope he listened!
As there is no December or January meeting, it will be February
when we meet as a group again. I wish you good times in
the months ahead and enjoy your gardens.
Leanne
Please contact Leanne
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| ROLEYSTONE |
OGA
Roleystone next meeting
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March |
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Message from Lisa |
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Roleystone meeting resume in March.
If you want to know
more about our local activities have a look at our web calendar http://ogawa.roley.net/month.php?date=20080401
Enjoy the good gardening weather,
Cheers,
Lisa
porter4@aapt.net.au
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| GWELUP |
OGA
Gwelup next meeting
| when: |
every 4th Saturday |
| where: |
phone for details |
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Entry $3, members free. |
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Message from Linda |
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Hi Everyone
Our November meeting was held at Tom and Margaret's beautiful
garden. Wow, what a wonderful array of colours and clever
use of recycled materials. Pipes have been painted for
use as colourful pot stands, pieces of trench mesh support climbers
and even a bird cage houses a fuchsia. The plants are healthy
and well cared for with tomatoes, carrots, bananas and a grafted
mango to name just a few. Some topics discussed today were
how to treat dieback, figs (they don't need pollination
as the fruit is the flower), natural pest control
(fruit fly and cabbage whites always get a mention!) and the up-coming
protest at Parliament House against GM foods. Most of
us will be attending the Biodynamic Festival at Highvale Orchard
on Sunday 22nd November.
For details on our next meeting please give John a call on 0413
978 091.
Cheers 'til next time…
Linda
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| MUNDARING |
OGA
Mundaring next meeting
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Dec 8th (second Tuesday of the month) 7.30.pm |
| where: |
Mundaring Sharing, Craig Place, Mundaring. |
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Entry $3, |
| speaker: |
Ralph |
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Planning meeting for2009
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Hi everyone,
Firstly, congratulations to Maggie and Janet for a great result
at Parliament House The speakers were good, the
inclusion of our farming friends to address their concerns to
the meeting was great. Thank you Maggie, Janet and helpers,
without you the push for a GE free WA would not have happened. It's
up to us now, to contact our 'Pollies' and tell them
how we want them to vote on the moratorium issue.
Great rain and weather for our gardens this week! Not
so good for our Farming friends. Let's hope that
the wet weather doesn't cause them too many problems.
Our meeting last week was about saving seed from our gardens. It's
become an issue now that Monsanto is buying up all the seed companies
it can get. We have a range of smaller seed companies
in Australia that save and distribute open pollinated and Heritage
seed. Our hope for our gardens lies with them, but saving
your own seed is fun and allows you to grow plants that have
been acclimatised to your growing conditions. Here in the
Perth environs, we have the most difficult of growing conditions
in Australia. Hot, dry and no soil, just sand, rocks or
clay. Seeds and plants that come from 'the east' and
from overseas always seem to struggle, but talking from experience,
seed that you have saved from your garden over a few years do
really well. They germinate quickly and handle the heat
much better that the others'. Just be very
particular about choosing the plant that you are saving from,
and that it hasn't been cross pollinated from some other
unwanted plant.
One of the best books to get hold of on this subject is: The
Seed Savers Handbook by Michel and Jude Fanton.
Our next meeting on 8th Dec, is our Xmas meeting, apart from
the ‘nosh', we will be discussing the programme for
the coming year.
Our members don't want to stop in January, our meeting
is on the 12th Jan 2010. Our member Robyn Everist is going
to speak. Topic is: Chooks in the Organic
Garden, Feathered pigs, or Bountiful Goddesses.
May you all have a great Xmas and a prosperous and Bountiful
New Year.
Ralph D.
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Any OGAWA members in the vicinity would be welcome
at our meeting
email Ralph: darlington2@bigpond.com |
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| BROOME |
OGA
Broome next meeting
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January 16th 3.30pm |
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12 Mile Café |
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Compost
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What a good turn out! There
were a few new people so we spent a bit of time getting to know
each other. It was decided that from the first meeting next year
a small charge would apply for anyone attending the meeting who
is not a member of OGAWA. This way we can raise funds to use
towards guest speakers and events.
Jason then got the pruners and chainsaw out and demonstrated pruning techniques
on a mango tree. As soon as the mangoes have been picked is a good time to prune.
This encourages more fruit in the following season. It's also a good time
for compost making so don't let those prunings go to waste!
There is no meeting in December. Meetings will start again on the 16th of January
and below is a list of topics for most of the year; We meet the third Saturday
of the Month 3.30pm at 12 Mile Café.
January- Compost
February- no dig gardens
March- Raising seedlings
April- Maintenance of irrigation system, discussion on types of reticulation
May- Pest Control
June- Garden Visit
July- Soil analysis and telltale signs in your plants
August- Garden Visit
September- Seed Collecting
October- Tropical fruit
Contact:
Tan fusionherbs@westnet.com.au or
9192 8552
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| Fresh Report by Lyndon from Organic on Charles |
Summer fruit
is now in full swing with tasty peaches and nectarines in good
supply. The last week has also seen the first apricots and cherries
arriving on the shelves. There's also really
sweet pineapples from Queensland coming across and strawberries
from Albany are in excellent supply, so fruit salads are starting
to look like the gourmet fare that us organic officianados are
used to. Capsicums are still nowhere to be found, but the local
zucchini is looking fantastic now as are the lettuce, spinach
and chards. Last, but certainly not least, the staple onion,
which was in sorry, short supply last month has kicked into its
new season, with brown, red and white varieties all now available.
Enjoy!
Regards,
Lyndon
organiconcharles@bigpond.com
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| WHAT TO PLANT IN DECEMBER - New writer needed for this column! |
Basil (herb) Sow as seedlings. Harvest from January - February
Beetroot Direct in rows. Harvest from January - February
Broccoli Sow as seedlings. Transplant into rows. Harvest from January - March
Brussel sprouts Sow in trays then plant seedlings. Harvest from February - March
Cabbage Sow as seedlings. Harvest from January - March
Carrot Direct in rows. Harvest from February - March
Celeriac Sow direct. Harvest from March - April
Celery Sow as seedlings. Harvest from April.
Chilli Sow as seedlings. Harvest from February.
Chives Sow direct or in seed trays. Harvest from 50-80days.
Climbing beans Sow direct. Harvest from February.
Coriander sow direct. Harvest from January.
Cucumber Sow direct. HarvesT from January - February
Dwarf beans in rows, or broadcast. Harvest from January - February
Eggplant (also Aubergine) Sow as seedling. Harvest from March.
Kohl Rabi Sow direct. Harvest from January - February
Leeks Sow as seedling. Harvest from March - April
Lettuce Sow Direct or seedlings. Harvest from January - February
Oregano Sow Direct .
Parsley Sow direct. Harvest from February - April
Parsnip Sow direct. Harvest from April.
Pumpkin Sow direct. Harvesting from March - April
Radish Sow direct. Harvest from January.
Rockmelon Sow as seedlings. Harvest from February - March
Silverbeet Sow direct. Harvest from January - February
Sweet corn Harvest from February - March
Tomato Sow as seedling. Harvest from January - April
Turnip Sow direct. Harvest from January - February
Watermelon Sow as seedling. Harvesting from February - March
Zucchini Sow as seedling. Harvest from January - February |  |
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At the Greenhouse we only use non-hybrid organic or biodynamic
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Josh Byrne Recognised With Prestigious National Horticultural Media Award
Josh Byrne, WA's Presenter and Writer for ABC Gardening Australia, was awarded the prestigious 2009 Horticultural Media Association (HMA) Television Laurel Environmental category for outstanding achievement in communicating through a television programme, segment or series, at the Botanic Gardens in Adelaide on Thursday 29 October. These 'Laurels' recognise the best performers of Australian Television, Radio, Print and Information Technology in the Horticultural Media over the past two years.
Josh's entry “Creating a School Garden” featured on ABC Gardening Australia's Favourite Gardens DVD and was released earlier this year. The 6-part series showed Josh designing and constructing a productive, educational garden and wetland from scratch. Working with students, parents and teachers at SVACS, a school community in Perth's Swan Valley, a wonderful space for learning and growing was created over an 11 month period.
“I am really pleased to receive this recognition from industry peers and grateful for the opportunity to help inspire our schools and communities create productive gardens. Gardening is now being seen as more than just a hobby, it's also being valued as a way to help young people establish a deep respect for the environment”, Josh said.
Josh has previously been awarded the HMAA Television Laurel in 2007 for his Permaculture and Organic Gardening DVD (ABC TV) and the HMAA Anita Boucher Young Achiever's Award in 2006.
“How we design and manage our gardens can make a major contribution to improving the sustainability of our homes, suburbs and cities. We can address pressing environmental challenges whilst still creating beautiful and productive landscapes”, said Josh.
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Hi everyone,
November 18ths “Myths and Fairy Tales” Rally at Parliament was a
great success. We were surprised by the number and we hope that you were
heartened by the various speeches.
Maggie Lilith presented a break-down of the recent review of the moratorium on
GM. The results are that 89% of the 424 submissions request that the moratorium
be retained and even strengthened. The opposition (35 submissions) came from
the usual suspects such as Monsanto, AgriFood Awareness and Bayer, and some large
agricultural associations. It will be hard to see how the government can turn
these figures to their advantage.
Janette Liddelow and Jo Fowler, canola farmers
from Williams, spoke of their concerns regarding contamination
and loss of livelihood. Janette's speech was particularly
heartfelt, as she implored Minister Terry Redman (who was present
throughout the Rally) for answers as to who will be responsible
for loss of markets once GM contamination becomes widespread.
The minister's speech was met with heckling, and he had
nothing new to tell us and suggested that people should voice
their concerns to him, which is exactly what we have been doing!
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My speech was to inform everyone that this year we have seen
seed companies reject GM canola in the Eastern States, and a
massive movement of food producers in demanding GM free canola
for their food production. International markets already prefer
GM free canola, as well as a growing demand from consumers for
the right to know whether their foods contain GM ingredients.
Mick Murray, shadow Agriculture Minister, confirmed Labor's
commitment to keeping WA GM free, and this was enforced by Greens
Lynn MacLaren who encouraged all present to keep up the pressure,
as they will in parliament.
Bee Winfield has been collecting signatures from organic growers,
who have signed up to a letter to Terry Redman voicing concerns
over loss of accreditation from contamination from GM crops. The
letter warns…
“In the event of a loss of accreditation, I along with all other
farmers and organic retailers will have little choice but to commence legal
action against the department and government for the loss of our certification,
markets and income.”
I was delighted to present the letter, containing 34 signatures,
to the minister, and I hear that Bee has since increased that
to 43. If you have not signed this letter yet please contact
Bee at beewinfield@westnet.com.au
On Friday the Network's Margaret River branch held a demonstration
outside Australis where Premier Colin Barnett was attending an
event. Sally Wylie says
“Barnett spoke to us, which we appreciated, but he appears to know very
little about the subject. He continues the only argument they think will appeal
which is feeding the hungry - in particular India.
We received massive support from the passing motorists - lots
of hooting and waving. - and it didn't rain.” All great
work by the group in MR.
The deadline for the federal food labelling review closed on
Friday 20th November, so I hope that you were able to meet the
deadline.
All of these events add up in the end, and if each of us
makes that extra effort to keep up the pressure, whether it be
writing letters to the papers, to local members, or phoning GM
free food producers to thank them for their support, we will
keep our hopes of maintaining a GM Free WA, and that has to be
worth it.
Cheers, Janet
www.no-gmo.asn.au
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Results from the GM Crops Free Areas 2003 Act Review
Total number of submission 424
Those in favour of the Act being retained and for the moratorium on GM crops to be extended (total 376 = approx. 89%)
Number of individuals 336
Number of individuals (overseas) 4
Number of overseas markets/organizations 5
(including Consumer Union of Japan representing 2.9m Japanese consumers)
Number of shires 5
(Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Manjimup, Williams, Subiaco, Northam)
Number of organizations 26
These include:
Doctors for the Environment, Natural Health Society, WA Local Government Association (WALGA), Greenpeace, Conservation Council of WA, The Wilderness Society, Gene Ethics, Friends of the Earth, Organic Growers Association WA, Leeuwin Environment, Network of Concerned Farmers, Margaret River Region Environment Centre, Mothers are demystifying Genetic Engineering (MADGE), York ratepayers association, Busselton Community Garden, Environment Defenders office, Busselton Dunsborough Environment Centre, Environment House, GM Free Consumers Network .
Those in favour of the Act being revoked and for GM crops to be grown in WA (total 35)
Number of individuals 5
Number of individuals (overseas) 0
Number of organizations 30
These include:
Bayer, Monsanto, Nufarm, Pioneer Hi-Bred (owned by Dupont), Dow – Agrosciences, Molecular Plant Breeding CRC, Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics,
Edstar Genetics, National Farmers Federation, Australian Seed Federation, Pastoralists and Graziers Association, WA Farmers Federation, State Agriculture Biotechnology Centre, Plastics and Chemicals Industries Associations, South East Premium Wheat Association (SEPWA), Aus Biotech, Stirling to Coast farmers WA (committee are GM canola trial farmers), GRDC, Agrifood awareness, WA Pork Producers Association, Australian Oilseeds Federation, Cotton Australia, Aus-Oils P/L, Canola Breeders, WA Liberal Rural Policy Committee, Council of Grain Growers Organisations ltd, Producers Forum, Oilseed Industry Association of WA, Dairy Australia |
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Leading Aussie Brands Commit to GE-Free Ingredients
Greenpeace
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The Guide was launched by celebrated chef Martin Boetz (Longrain Bar & Restaurant), Australian cook and food icon Margaret Fulton, and Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore MP as part of the Sydney International Food Festival.
The Guide rates over 1000 of Australia's top food and beverage brands for the presence of GE ingredients. It is the only comprehensive shopping guide that empowers Australians to avoid GE food.
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List of forthcoming events
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
The OGAWA Committee is calling a “Special General Meeting” at City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth, on Saturday 23rd January, 2010 at 12.30pm.
At the meeting a Special Resolution will be proposed to change the name of the association to: Organic Association of W.A. Inc
The Committee has for a long time recognised that the current name does not fully represent all people with an interest in organic food production and consumption. Feedback from members has also suggested this is the case.
The association represents, organic growers, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, consumers and gardeners, biodynamic producers, consumers and retailers. We feel that the new name will be a positive move to represent all those with an interest in the importance of promoting and consuming organic foods.
(We have thoroughly researched a number of alternative names and some suggested names are already currently in use by other organisations in Australia)
All members will be sent an official email, with full details late December or early January, asking for you to attend to ensure we have a quorum.
Leesa Caldwell
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OGAWA Member Discount Scheme - Supporting
businesses that promote organic food and farming
WA organic food and farming businesses offering discounts to members
of OGAWA continues to grow. We thank these participating businesses
for supporting the OGAWA and encourage all members to tell your
friends about these great organic products and services available.
See below for the list of participating organic businesses.
The MDS is only available to current OGAWA members as shown
by a valid membership card.
OGAWA Member Discount Scheme - Ask for your
member discount from these participating businesses. Simply
display your member discount card with some ID to verify your
OGAWA membership.
Membership Renewals Download
Ordinary Membership Forms $30
Download
Commercial Membership Application $60
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ph (08) 9574 2857
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Phone 9622 8529 Fax 9621 2772
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organic citrus orchard produces delicious Navel and Valencia
oranges, mandarins, limes and lemons.
eco peko
www.ecopekoshop.com.
Ph 0448 218 135
20% off anything - on the online store only.When a member
puts in the code at checkout, they will receive 20% off the clothing
(shipping not included). The number code will be given to them,
once they email saying they are a OGAWA member, They will then
be emailed the code
Beautiful clothes that don't cost the earth. Eco Peko's range
of beautifully soft organic baby clothes comprises of t-shirts,
kimonos and bibs.
Esselmont Estate
Lot 513, 86 Timberden Drive, Toodyay.
ph 9574 5419
www.esslemontestate.com
10% discount on farm gate sales of olive products
Visit Esslemont Estate, Toodyay, producers of
award winning olive oils. Dukkah, tapenade and table olives also
available at our shop for tastings and sales. Open most
days.
Figcreek Farm
72 South West Highway Donnybrook 6239
Ph 9731 8137
email: mdreaver1@optusnet.com
10% discount on all farm produce
The farm grows beef fruit and eggs. .
Gardeners Direct
www.gardenersdirect.com.au
10% discount on our range of garden and home care products
(excluding items already discounted, advertised specials, bulk
delivered products and raised garden beds).
Offers a comprehensive range of eco-friendly, chemical free,
garden, home & personal care lines including home delivery.
Good Life Health Food Dogswamp
Catherine HANCOCK
Shop 7, Dog Swamp Shopping Centre
6 Wanneroo Rd
YOKINE
WA. 6060
Phone (08) 9443 1553
Fax (08) 9443 1553
Mobile 0416 140 027
catherine@goodlifehealth.com.au
10% discount – not including already discounted
items
We are a family run Health food store stocking a large
array of bulk and packaged organic foods as well as organic
skin care, environmentally friendly cleaning products and nutritional
and sports supplements. We also stock a large range of Gluten
free foods. We have a full time Naturopath, Homoeopath and
boost staff with over 40 years experience within the health
food industry.
Harris Organic Wines
Baskerville WA 6056
(08) 9296 0216
duncan@ledaswan.com.au
www.harrisorganicwine.com
10% Discount on case sales (12 bottles) to members & on display of current OGAWA membership card we will donate 10% of sale to OGAWA. No member discount on already discounted lines.
Herriot Wine
Graphite Road, Manjimup.
www.herriotwines.com.au
ph 9772 1048
10% discount on all purchases of cases of white or red
wines including mixed or straight cases
If you're looking for distinctive wines that are full of
character, then Herriot Wines will not disappoint. This family
owned and operated boutique vineyard and winery is situated in
the picturesque Karri Forests of Manjimup in the south west of
Western Australia. Grapes are grown on the property, they are
hand picked and the wine is made in the winery, bottled, labelled
and sold through the cellar door and online. Our wine reflects
the natural environment and the individuality of the site and
region, which is evident in the enhanced aroma, structure and
longevity.
High Vale Biodynamic
35 Merrivale Rd, Pickering Brook,
www.highvale.com
ph 0400 819 191
5% discount on retail farm gate sales
High Vale Biodynamic Orchard is regarded as a showcase for
sustainable farming. Established in 1939 and set on an idyllic
property only 30 minutes from the CBD, High Vale offers some
of the finest biodynamic fruit and organic vegetables available
in Perth. With their tasting room under construction, you can
soon enjoy a relaxing place to enjoy a glass of our refreshing
CORE cider, or gourmet treats with our range of biodynamic
preserves. High Vale is open to the public on Thursdays
(9am-4pm) and Saturdays (10am-2pm). or phone through special
orders at other times
LedaSwan Organic Winery
179 Memorial Ave, Baskerville.
www.ledaswan.com.au
ph 9296-0216
10% Discount on case sales (12 bottles) to members and
on display of current OGAWA membership card we will donate 10%
of the sale to OGAWA. No member discount on already discounted
lines.
From the only family owned certified organic winery in the
Swan Valley, Duncan Harris grows and produces organic wines on
the premises. Open for tastings and sales from 11.00 am to 4.30
pm every day except Tuesdays.
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Mardo Farm
VP& EA Farrell, 14 Hawke Road, Pemberton, Pemberton
www.mardofarm.com.au
ph 9776 1326
10% discount on avocados trays. 10% discount on whole baby
beef. Conditions apply
We supply consistently high quality, nutrient dense, avocados
and beef cattle vealers. Certified organic and practicing biodynamic
methods. Our small holistically managed farm is located 16km SW
of Pemberton, a scenic area of the state and the farm is tucked
in beside the Warren National Park.
Marine Solutions WA
PO Box 408
Melville WA 6156
Phone: 9314 1427
5% Discount off retail prices only
Merri Bee Organic Farm
Bee WINFIELD & Stewart SEESINK
Thomas Road
NANNUP
WA. 6275
Phone (08) 9756 1408
beewinfield@westnet.com.au
www.members.westnet.com.au/beewinfield/
Two free bottles of plum sauce with every purchase over
$90 at City Farm Organic Growers Market.
Producers of delicious organic NASAA certified
vegetables and fruit, preserves, eggs, pork, beef, dairy products
and wood smoked bacon.
Mimsbrook Organics
65 Etwell Street
East Victoria Park
Ph 94701011
carmelb@mimsbrook.com
www.biodynamic-food.com
10% discount on Mimsbrook grown Fruit & Vegetables
Ninaorganics Personal Care
Nina Stick
0423 088 803 (after 5pm)
Email: ninaorganics@yahoo.com
www.ninaorganics.com
15% off MIESSENCE Lines (excluding, sachets, party packs, literature, dry body
brushes)
Certified organic Personal care range including dry body brushes
ORANJE TRACTOR WINES
Murray Gomm & Pam Lincoln
198 Link Road, Albany.
Ph 98425175
email: info@oranjetractor.com
www.oranjetractor.com
10% discount on case orders of red,white or sparkling
wines.
Organic Farming Systems
Sue David
PO Box 419 Cottesloe WA 6911
Phone : (08) 9384 3789 Fax: (08) 9384 3379
www.organicfarming.com.au
5% Discount on soil and plant tissue analysis
Organic farming fertilisers and soil enhancers; soil
and plant tissue analysis.
Redtail Ridge Olive Farm
Peter GAEBLER
3021 Donnybrook Road/ Boyupbrook Road
MUMBALLUP
WA. 6225
Phone (08) 9732 2146
Fax (08) 9732 2146
Mobile 0428 933 939
www.redtail-ridge.com
redtailridge@gmail.com
10% discount on Olive Oil and Table Olives
Producer of certified organic cold pressed extra virgin
olive oil and table olives. Grown and bottled on the property
by the founder, Peter Gaebler. Also produce prime beef and
honey. Available at Western Farmers Market, Fremantle and City
Farm Organic Farmers Market, East Perth.
Shoreline Essentials
Seashells Resort, Shop 3, Dolphin Drive,
Mandurah Ocean Arena, Mandurah,
http://www.shorelineessentials.com
5% blanket discount plus free membership to our
'frequent buyers' club. every dollar spent = 3
points. eg $330 spent = 990 and $25 gift voucher given
to spend at shoreline essentials.
A new store opening next month in the Award Winning Mandurah
Ocean Marina in the Seashell Resort complex, Mandurah.We aim
to specialize in offering local produce from the Peel Region
and South West of the state, including fresh veg, organic eggs,
milk and cheeses, meats, gourmet food lines and other delicious,
tasty fresh produce. Fresh made takeaway food is also available
and a large range of giftware and baskets.
Spencers Brook Farm
Info@spencersbrookfarm.com.au
www.spencersbrookfarm.com.au
free 1 kg packet of our preservative free and gluten
free sausages (variety subject to availability) with every 'pig
in the box' or 'sheep in the box' order.
Our certified organic farm produces premium meat from our
rare breed pigs, sheep and cattle. We make a delicious range
of preservative and gluten free bacon, ham and sausages and also
offer freezer boxes of our meat. We sell directly to our customers
through farmer's markets and our website.
The Green Life Soil Co.
Lot 40 Farrall Rd North, Midvale, Ph 92504575
www.greenlifesoil.com.au
10% discount on bulk vegetable mix, vegetable concentrate
soil mix, picked up from our yard.
Suppliers of Certified Organic soil mixes (available
bagged or bulk), composts, manures, mulches, minerals & fertilisers,
vegetable seedlings, heritage seeds, herbs, live worms and worm farms,
native fish, composting toilets - etc! We promote the practical
use of Permaculture and organic gardening, and offer free advice
to help get you started. Open 8.30 - 5.00, Thurs -
Tues. (Closed Wednesday).
The Greenhouse
www.thegreenhouseorganic.com
Ph 0400 239 258
50c off per punnet ordered online
Suppliers of premium certified organic herb and vegetable
seedings. Direct orders available online.
The Sandcastle
11/396 South Terrace, South Fremantle. Ph 9335 2445 www.sandcastleorganic.com.au
week nights (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) 25% discount up to
the value of $45 (ie highest main course), not including public
holidays or special events
The Sandcastle is a dining room experience in South Fremantle.
Specialists in organic wine and local, low food miles and organic
veg, organic meat and sustainable seafood. Sandcastle is a fine
food wedding and corporate caterer, offering private dining in
two rooms
Veggie Patch
www.veggiepatch.com.au
10% discount (excluding freight)
We supply a long lasting row cover fabric called Mikroclima that
creates an ideal growing environment and protects plants from
most insect pests and frosts, hail, high winds etc. It is available
in packs suitable for home gardens and in rolls for horticultural
use. The VeggiePatch web site has an on line shopping cart for
easy ordering and payment.
Wambyn Olive Farm
York, ph (08) 9641 1491
10% discount on 20 litre drum of extra virgin olive.
Limit of one per member per year.
Situated in the fertile Avon valley west of York, we hand
produce on farm certified organic olive oil, table olives as
well eggs, lupins and oats.
WR & MG Brock
102 Chittering St, Muchea. Ph 0418 886 451
5% Discount on all produce
Biodynamic Demeter certified producers of top quality seasonal
fruits, vegetables, pork, baby beef and olive oil. Suppliers
to top restaurants and hotels. Available from Mt Claremont Farmers
Market, City Farm Organic Growers Market and Maggies Market.
Your Patch Organic Vegetable Gardening
http://yourpatchorganic.com/
|Phone: 1300 880 744
free first month maintenance on installed garden patch.
We install an organic vegetable garden for you and plant
it out with a delicious crop. And drop by every fortnight to
take care of it and plant new seasonal crops. You get to pick
fresh produce from your own garden every day.
12 Mile Café & Fusion Herbs Shop
Cable Beach WA 6726
Phone: 9192 8552
Email: fusionherbs@westnet.com.au
10% Discount Herbs, vegetables, tropical fruits,
seedlings, seeds, drying & processing mango
OGAWA Member Discount Scheme Supporting businesses
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