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2007 June:
Commencement of a review of SA's GM Crops Management Act 2004. In September, the SA Government will recommend whether to accept GM or to continue the Moratorium. This decision will have a determining impact on the final decision of all the states (Vic, NSW, SA) reviewing the case for GM by April 2008. 2008 The Food Forest, Gawler: Workshops The Food Forest is a multi-award winning, certified organic permaculture farm and learning centre. Tours can be made by appointment. For details of forthcoming events, contact Annemarie Brookman Ph: 08 8522 6450 Email: brookman@bigpond.com Website: www.foodforest.com.au
February: OFA will again be having a stand at Biofach Germany this month. Anybody interested should contact: Catherine De Danann, Secretariat, OFA Ltd, Ph: 02 6655 1037, or Email: dedanann@aapt.net.au
Tuesday 19th: Introduction to Governance - Summer School Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm. Location: City of Playford Operations Centre, 12 Bishopstone Rd, Davoren Park. For more details, contact Volunteering SA, Ph: 8221 7177 or Email: training@volunteeringsa.org.au
Thursday 28th : ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Guest Speakers: Kris Hanna (Independent MP (Member for Mitchell) and Grahame Murray (Stirling Organic Market) Topic: What makes for good food? Election of new committee - All positions declared vacant. In particular, nominations are requested for the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Bookkeeper, Minutes Secretary, Publicity/PR Officer, Event Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Annual Field Trip Coordinator, Ordinary Committee Member (3), Fleurieu Rep. Time: 6:30 for 7:pm start Venue: Scots Church - cnr Pulteney St and North Tce, Adelaide. (No parking available on the premises)
Friday 29th (to 2nd March): ABC Gardening Australia Expo, Adelaide Showground, Wayville. For more details, contact Katherine Jackson, Ph: 02 9452 7540 or Email: katherine@expertiseevents.com.au ************* Volunteers needed for SASA stall - Please contact SASA. Write to SASA, PO Box 2497, Adelaide SA 5001 or Email: sasa@picknowl.com.au****************************************************************
March: Saturday 15th: ABC Car Park Caper, Collingswood car park, Main Northeast Rd. *************Volunteers needed for SASA stall - one shift, 9am to 2pm (with time off during this shift to explore) Please contact SASA. Write to SASA, PO Box 2497, Adelaide SA 5001 or Email: sasa@picknowl.com.au*****
Willunga Waldorf School Autumn Fair: Date will be near Easter but yet to be announced. For further information, Ph: 8556 2655.
April: Sunday 20th: Home Garden Visit to Barry and Rosita Sweetman's property at Womma Rd, Penfield, 5 minutes from Elizabeth. Members' get-together; you are welcome to bring guests. Enquiries: Barry Sweetman - Ph: 8284 8360.
June: SASA is planning a field trip to an organic market garden in Virginia. Please contact SASA if you are interested.
October: Field Trip (Southern Flinders Ranges - Wirrabarra) Participants on this tour will explore the unique qualities of this region. South Australia's North has a virtually hidden horticultural district which holds many surprises. Enjoy eating regional and organic foods. Hear about the challenges and solutions of growing, through to marketing of fresh produce. Guest speaker, Ulrike, will talk on cultural aspects of setting up a permaculture group in the district. Visit the Tarcowie Phosphate Company and learn about their product, Fecondo, and why and how it can assist SA organic growers. Stay 2 nights at the Taralee BD Orchard (camping or a comfy bed in their Apricot or Ruby cottages) in the heart of the Wirrabara Forest - the state's oldest plantation forest - where a wander through the Old Nursery will fill your senses. Contact Jackie (oreillysorchard@esat.net.au) to reserve a space on the coach from Adelaide or inform her of your preference to drive. PLEASE NOTE THAT PLACES ON THE TRIP ARE FILLING FAST AND IT IS BEST TO BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
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