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 Events diaryOrganic Centre Wales regularly organise and attend sector events and these are listed below.If you know of any events relating to Organic Food and Farming that are not listed, please send us the details. For events in England and Wales organised by other organic farming organisations see the following: Soil Association Organic Farmers and Growers Institute of Organic Training and Advice (IOTA) Organic Growers Association Organic livestock auctions are organised regularly by: McCartneys, Brecon 01874 622386 Welshpool Livestock Sales 01938 553438 Carmarthen 01267 236268 Herb Production Workshop 14 May 2013 10.30 – 15.30A practical guide for herb production in Wales for established and new growers. The day will include hands on demonstrations and there will be ample time for discussion. Booking is essential.Location: Penpont House, Brecon, Powys, Wales, LD3 8EU Contact details: Sally Davies 07949 793000 or e-mail read more… Sustainable Agri-tourism- Working with Organic suppliers to help your business 18 May 2013 14:30An opportunity for agri-tourism businesses to find out more about the growing importance visitors attach to green tourism. Join us for a cup of tea and talk to businesses that profit from their commitment to sustainability, find out how you can develop your tourism offer and help local and organic suppliers.Location: RWAS Spring Festival, International Pavilion Contact details: Dafydd Owen [email protected] 01970 622953 read more… Ten Minute Talk Shop 18 May 2013Organic Centre Wales are hosting a Ten Minute Talk Shop in the Green Horizons area at the Spring Festival, which will take place over both days, the 18th & 19th May. Featuring an exciting line up of speakers, the talks will cover a range of subjects, such as; organic wool, permaculture, meadow creation and community supported agriculture.We hope you can join us in attending one or more of these interesting and informative talks; seats are limited so to help you plan your visit take a look at the programme here. The Talk Shop is free, but to see the talks and enter the Spring Festival at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells you will need to purchase a ticket to the festival here. Location: Builth Wells Wales Farming Conference 2013…the business of farming 23 May 2013Plans are being drawn up for the first Welsh Government Farming Conference which will take place at the Metropole Hotel, Builth Wells on Thursday, 23 May 2013.Hosted by Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Alun Davies, keynote speakers at the event will include First Minister Rt. Hon Carwyn Jones; John Griffiths, Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development and the Welsh Government’s Chief Economist, Jonathan Price. The event, which is expected to attract farmers from throughout Wales, together with representatives from all the key stakeholder organisations, will also include a number of interactive workshops led by senior Welsh Government policy officials and representatives from the industry. “A collaborative approach with open two-way communications is essential in order to safeguard the future of agriculture in this challenging economic climate. This conference will bring together the key players in Wales today. It will create a platform for the Welsh Government to not only set out its stall on our plans for Welsh agriculture during the next twelve months and longer term, but also to take on board the views of the industry, so that we are responsive to its needs,” said the Deputy Minister. Location: Builth Wells Contact details: Rachel Coles at Menter a Busnes on 01970 636292 or email: [email protected] read more… Reaping the rewards of Glastir 30 May 2013Farming Connect will be running a series of open days and drop in surgeries for farmers wishing to discuss Glastir.For further information and guidance how your farm business could benefit from 80% support, please contact your regional farming connect coordinator or contact Elliw Evans on 07772694116 or email: [email protected] read more… Wales a sustainable food nation 04 Jun 2013 9.00Conference organized by the Institute of Welsh Affairs with support from Organic Centre Wales and others.Location: Cardiff Contact details: 029 2066 0820 / read more… Engaging with the media and getting your message across 05 Jun 2013 09:30This course is a rare chance to work with professional news broadcasters and will give you the confidence to make the most of media opportunities. The intense day includes sessions on developing the messages you want to communicate and practice interviews. The afternoon includes an overview on using Facebook and Twitter, without spending your life online, and why they can help your business develop.‘I found the training course to be particularly beneficial. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first – however by the end of the day I had developed my public speaking skills and media techniques and it was a real confidence boost.’ Emily Davies, Capestone Organic Poultry. Thank you for an excellent workshop today. Both Roger and I were saying that this has to be one of the best training meetings we have ever attended in 12yrs. The venue was a real plus. Please thank you team for arranging everything and let Juliet know that her presentation was very well received and Geraint’s prespective as a Professional Cameraman was an insight. Roger & Emma Stevens, Lasswade Country House. Location: North Wales Venue tbc Contact details: Dafydd Owen [email protected] 01970 622953 read more… | |
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