Many operators entering organics need advice and information to assist them in converting their operation, or a part of it, over to organic systems. While NASAA can advise on matters relating to compliance with Standards, our role as a certifier precludes us from giving detailed growing, technical or marketing advice because of the conflict of interest, which would arise.
Regional Organic Groups
There are a number of regional organic groupings that are often the first port of call for new operators. Contact a local group in your area and join up as a member to receive peer support, advice, and information on the practicalities of organic farming and production. More >>
Local Certified Operators
Get in contact with local producers and operators in your area. NASAA provides listings with contact details for organic operators across Australia, spanning the organic supply chain.
State Agricultural Departments
State Departments for Agriculture and Primary Industries may also be a useful point of contact for information. As Organics has moved toward greater acceptance as an agricultural practice, State Governments are increasingly funding roles dedicated to providing advice on organic practices, management and marketing. More >>
Private Consultants
Private consultants may also be engaged to provide specific advice in relation to organic management. NASAA provides a listing of a range of consultants and advisers within the broad field of organics as private providers of consultancy services. More >>
Kenneth Scott
Piber Pastoral Company
'Piber' Roma QLD
Tel/Fax: (07) 4623 0213
Email: piber@ripnet.com.au
Website: www.maranoa.org.au/kenscott
The owner and manager of a 2100 ha cattle grazing property, Ken Scott is a registered QA, HACCP and Organic Auditor specialising in Cattlecare, Flockcare, Graincare, Woolcare and Goatcare. He is a licensed auditor with Meat Standards Australia and is the preferred auditor for Bluegum Beef Marketing Group, Agforce and the Organic Food Chain. He has conducted more than 300 audits to date including cattle, sheep, grains, pulses, legumes, vegetables, fruits, poultry and eggs and brings over 30 years of sound, practical industry experience.
Steven David
Organic Farming Systems
PO Box 419
Cottesloe WA 6911
Tel: (08) 9384 3789
Fax: (08) 9384 3379
Email: admin@organicfarming.com.au
Website: www.organicfarming.com.au
Organic Farming Systems has developed into a leading
provider of consultancy services focused on organic
farming practices in WA. The business has two
main areas of operation - providing advice
on organic farming methods and large-scale
compost operations, and the supply of organic
fertilisers including compost, fish emulsions
and humic acids. Services include: organic farm
plans and certification advice, crop and soil
health monitoring and testing, natural fertiliser
recommendations, advice on organic weed, pest
and disease management and seminar presentations.
TM Organics
PO Box 207, Stirling SA 5152
Tel: (08) 8339 1250
Fax: (08) 8339 1251
Website: www.tmorganics.com
TM Organics is a business focusing on organics
in consulting, training and publishing and runs
Australia's largest organics training initiative
providing support for conversion to organic.
TM Organics is working with all sectors of the
organics industry and brings together the organics,
sustainable agriculture and environmental experience,
knowledge and contacts of Tim Marshall (one of
NASAA's founders) with the business and technology
experience and contacts of Doug Adamson. For further
information visit our website.
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