Here you will find details of events connected with OFNZ or our members.
If you are a member and would like your event featured please email ofarmnz@gmail.com with the details – date, time, place, cost (if any), and a brief description. If you have a photo or flyer please attach that as well.
Location is: Waimauku. You will be sent the address after registering with Bridget Tour Fletcher Farm where gardener Seth and landowner Kirsty are cooperating to create a self-sufficient permaculture oasis. Starting two years ago their project is now flourishing and includes a food forest, annuals vegetable garden, compost making and extensive perennial and tree plantings. …
Papers for consideration need to be submitted to ofarmnz@gmail.com TEN working days before the meeting. The agenda will be sent to participants ONE week before
Spend 1.5 hours with experienced organic grower Jenny Lux going through garden bed preparation, spacing, fertilisation and crop care, so you can have your best shot at growing decent garlic for year round supply. We know that in the last few years it has become increasingly difficult to grow good garlic with the widespread abundance …
The decision was taken at the April NCC meeting to change the frequency of meetings to every two months. This meeting will therefore not take place. Papers for consideration need to be submitted to ofarmnz@gmail.com TEN working days before the meeting. The agenda will be sent to participants ONE week before
The OFNZ Working Group has considered the proposed MPI standard and will be hosting a webinar to discuss our findings and listen to yours. You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: OFNZ Brief on Proposed MPI Organic Standard Time: May 9, 2023 07:30 PM Auckland, Wellington Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8903... Meeting ID: 890 …
WEBINAR: OFNZ Brief on Proposed MPI Organic Standard Read More »
As per article 10.1 of the Constitution all registered members are informed the AGM date has been agreed for 26th August, 2023
As per 14.1 of the Constitution voting is required for the election of a member to represent a Regional Body. This year it is the turn of the North Island regions. Nominations are now open and forms can be downloaded from the website https://www.organicfarm.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/North-Island-Nomination-form-2023.pdf Email completed forms to ofarmnz@gmail.com The last day for North Island …
Call for nominations for North Island representation to the NCC Read More »
The OFNZ Regulation Working Group is currently working on the proposed MPI National Organic Standard and will be hosting a webinar to discuss the definition of GMO. Wednesday 31 May 7.30pm – 8.30pm Special Guests: Professor Jack Heinemann (University of Canterbury) and Stephanie Howard (Sustainability Council) Claire Bleakley (Organic Farm New Zealand) You are invited …
WEBINAR: Defining GMO for our Organic National Standard Read More »
Please ensure nominations are received before 5pm. They can be emailed to the National Office on ofarmnz@gmail.com
Papers for consideration need to be submitted to ofarmnz@gmail.com TEN working days before the meeting. The agenda will be sent to participants ONE week before
Papers for consideration need to be submitted to ofarmnz@gmail.com TEN working days before the meeting. The agenda will be sent to participants ONE week before
The Annual General Meeting of OFNZ is online, register here. AGM Draft agenda 1pm to 3.30 1. Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting 2. National Coordinating Committee’s report 3. Budget 4. Set Certification fees for producer members for the next year. 5. Announce results of North Island NCC Representative/ confidence votes/ elections 6. Any …
Members are welcome to attend an NCC meeting. Please complete and return this confidentiality agreement at least THREE days before the meeting so we can arrange to send you the agenda and link. Form to be emailed to ofarmnz@gmail.com
