Organic Southwest
19d Normandy Way
Walker Lines
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 1RB
01208 78988
01208 78989
osw@soilassociation.org
Organic South West is a Soil Association project, part funded by the EAGGF and Defra through the Objective One Programme, to help grow the organic market in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. They provide technical, business and market support across the supply chain to businesses that produce, process and retail organic produce. For more information see: www.organicsouthwest.org
Thinking of going organic? Hydroc Suite, Lanhydrock Hotel, nr Bodmin 15 March, 10am - 4pm
Aims and objectives:
Hosted by Organic South West (OSW) and support by Business Link Devon and Cornwall, this event is designed for farmers and growers who are considering going organic. Notable speakers will provide advice and information on the principles of organic farming; namely soil, fertility, rotations and livestock management techniques. We will also cover the practicality of how to convert a farm; veterinary treatments, what organic grants are available and market opportunities for the farming industry.
Cost £15, including buffet lunch - To book contact OSW on 01208 78988 or osw@soilassociation.org
Other Organic South West Producer Events
20 February
New Entrants, new enterprises: Pigs, poultry and horticulture
Walnut Tree Hotel, North Petherton. £10 including lunch
Tel. Soil Association food & farming: 0117 914 2400
20 March
Arable and stockless systems
Cothelstone Estate, near Taunton. £10 inc. lunch
Tel. Organic South West: 01208 78988
17 April
Horticultural Symposium with Helen Browning
Eden Project, St Austell. £20 inc. lunch
Tel. Organic South West: 01208 78988
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