Australia

This section lists the various clubs, farms and markets in the rest of Australia that are connected with organic gardening, permaculture, bio-dynamics or other sustainable form of gardening/farming.

Services

Conservation Farmers Inc is a non profit organisation built on the information and experience shared and collected amongst farmers for profitable and sustainable farming and for environmental preservation. They are based in Toowoomba, Queensland.
Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre aims to increase awareness of the urgent need for people everywhere on the planet to begin living sustainably NOW. We are developing the Centre as a place where information about sustainable living practices and the opportunity to gain skills are available to all. Located on the campus of the University of Western Sydney at Richmond.
Mallee Sustainable Farming Inc. Focusing on dryland mallee of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. They enable farmers, researchers, extensionists and agribusiness to improve their knowledge and skill in farming
Organic Crop Protectants are a leading manufacturer and distributor of Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) Certified Organic Crop Protection and Nutrition products.
Permaculture International Ltd provides services to members in support of their work in permaculture design, service and permaculture related activities. Based in Nimbin, northern NSW.
Permaculture Visions. Permaculture by distance learning. It is based on an one acre suburban village block with a sub-tropical climate on the outskirts of Wollongong, NSW.
The Food Forest Permaculture Farm and Learning Centre, based in Hillier on the outskirts of Gawler, South Australia.
The Permaculture Research Institute The Institute is involved in design and consultancy work, and actively supports several aid projects around the world.
Western Australian No-Tillage Farmers Association are a farmer group looking for sustainable ways of growing healthy, high yield food crops without destroying the soil. They also aim to improve soils that have been damaged by years of tillage. Their goal is to share our experiences with others.
 

Clubs/Associations

Australian and New Zealand Organic Olive Association
Biodynamic Agriculture Australia is a not-for-profit Association, with a governing council and participation by all members. We started in 1989 to promote the practice and understanding of the Biodynamic system of Agriculture.
Biological Farmers of Australia delivers invaluable services and support for members which assists in the development and prosperity of the industry and the progressing of the ideals of the organic movement.
Canberra Organic Growers' Society is a non-profit organisation with the aim of providing a forum for organic growers to exchange information and encourage society to adopt organic growing methods.
Organic Growers' Association of Western Australia for those who are interested in Organic Growing, whether as a consumer, a home gardener, or a commercial grower, producer, retailer or consultant.
Organic Growers of Australia is a national organic body providing certification for farmers, processors and manufacturers. OGA members produce organic herbs, fruit, vegies, bushfoods, eggs, processed goods and more
Organic Producers Association of Queensland is an agri-political organisation run by organic primary producers, aiming to fulfill a unifying statewide role for the organic industry. Founded in Cairns in May 1997.
Permaculuture Melbourne exists to promote the application of Permaculture principles in the design of communities and the landscapes that support them, support its members in the pursuit of these goals and network with like minded organisations.
Permaculture North is a friendly group of volunteer residents within the Northern Sydney region which meet once a month to plan and implement projects to raise awareness in sustainable living and to circulate their knowledge and resources of permaculture within the group.
Sapphire Coast Producers Association are a group of producers based on the Far South Coast of NSW, Australia. Our farms and small holdings yield a range of products organic fruit and vegetables, native flowers, meat rabbits and more and we share the belief that agriculture must be sustainable
Soil Association of South Australia encouraging organic methods of farming and gardening.
The Organic Federation of Australia promotes the Australian certified organic Industry to all relevant bodies including governments, statutory authorities, public bodies, international organisations, lobby groups, the agricultural industry, the media and consumers.
Tweed Richmond Organic Producers' Organisation (TROPO) is a grassroots local action group dedicated to fostering organic agriculture and gardening on the New South Wales North Coast.
Willing Workers On Organic Farms, Australia
 

Markets

Australian Farmers' Markets Association was convened to form a framework for best-practice farmers' markets operators to exchange information, coordinate policy, and promote grower-centric farmers' markets across Australia
Vibrant Markets certified organic market based at Manly West Public School, Balgowlah NSW. Every Saturday 8am to 12pm.
 

Farms

AllSun Farm is a small scale farm near the village of Gundaroo in the Southern Tablelands of NSW. They farm vegetables and free range poultry. They also sell market garden tools online.
Mimsbrook Farm located in Perth, Western Austalia is a biodynamic farm that includes an organic food store. They also support Community Supported Agriculture.
OBE Beef certified organic beef, a bold new direction in beef production from the Channel country in outback Queensland
Rosnay is an organic farm producing quality food and wine, whilst preserving a rich and productive environment and contributing to the local commuity. Now in its seventh year as a certified organic farm, Rosnay is a Community Title development with five owner growers, and scope for more to join. They have developed the site as a resource for those wishing to learn about organic farming, regionality of food, and ways of "living well" - balancing and combining work and creativity as much as possible. Located between Cowra and Orange in NSW
 

Certification Organisations

Contacts for Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service organic program and approved certify organisations.
Australian Certified Organic provides certification services to operators from all sectors of the organic industry
The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia Limited
Safe Food Queensland is a Queensland State government initiative, established to ensure the reliability and safety of Queensland food chain.
Organic Growers of Australia
Organic Food Chain based in Toowoomba, Queensland
 

Seed suppliers

Eden Seeds aims to distribute Old Traditional Open pollinated varieties of vegetable seed, preferably old Australian varieties and organically or bio-dynamically grown where possible
Diggers Club have built up stocks of the best plants and seeds to help you create the finest of gardens, whether you live in Brisbane or Hobart. They list nearly 800 plants and seeds you wont find at your local nursery. Their magazines have stimulating articles about growing healthier food and flowers without chemicals, creating harmonious flower gardens without water, environmental issues; in short the art and craft of gardening.
The Seed Savers Network is a non-profit organisation, founded by Michel and Jude Fanton in 1986. It has both national and international significance promoting and organising the preservation, free distribution and exchange of open-pollinated seeds.
Greenpatch Organic Seeds Taree NSW
Pleasance Herb Seeds NSW. Certified organic seeds.
 

Other Information

Australian Community Foods For people interested in healthy, local foods
 

Australian Governments

This includes agencies appointed by the various levels of government

Federal

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Organic and Bio-dynamic program is responsible for the management of organic and bio-dynamic produce via a co-regulatory arrangement with AQIS approved certifying organisations. AQIS keeps an upto date list of names and contacts if you want to become a certified farmer.
AQIS Organic Industry Export Consultative Committee (OIECC) is composed of relevant industry stakeholders and government agencies. OIECC acts as a consulting vehicle between the competent authority, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) and its key stakeholders.
Australian Government - Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
Austrade Organic food to the United Kingdom
Austrade Organics capability overview
Export Control (Organic Produce Certification) Orders
National Standard for Organic and Bio-dynamic Produce Third edition December 2002
 

Queensland State Government

DPI and organics
DPI note: Organic gardening
State Development and Innovation: Organic food cluster feed business opportunities 17 March 2003
State Development and Innovation: Natural Products Europe 11 July 2003
 

NSW State Government

NSW Department of Primary Industries Organic farming
NSW Department of Primary Industries Organic farming: an introduction
 

Victorian State Government

Department of Primary Industries Organic Agriculture in Victoria
 

Western Australian State Government

Department of Agriculture home page. Select "Advanced Search" then choose "Organic farming" in the Topic selection for search criteria. Some of the documents found are given below:
 

Tasmanian State Government

Organic Farming main index page including the following:
 

South Australian State Government

The Market Opportunity for Organic Products in South Australia Report July 2003
 

Northern Territory Government

Principles of Integrated Pest Management in Tropical Tree Crops February 2002