If you’re curious about how farmers and growers around the UK are producing “organic plus” food, now’s your chance to find out more.
Stockfree organic is the term used to describe vegan-organic methods for commercial growing purposes. Commercial stockfree farms have been feeding people for many years and have often found that, along with the environmental and ethical benefits, these methods provide a better finanical return for growers than conventional farming.
The Vegan-Organic Network (VON) is organising a series of unmissable opportunities to visit commercial growers, enjoy a farm walk, ask questions and discuss with others the ins and outs of growing stockfree organic food. Advance booking is essential.
Sunday 13 June 1pm
Fir Tree Community Growers, St Helens, Merseyside
www.climatefriendlyfood.org.uk
Meet Jenny Hall, co-author with Tolly (see below) of VON’s successful book “Growing Green – Organic Techniques for a Sustainable Future”
£10 entry fee
Saturday 17 July 11am
Growing with Grace, Clapham, near Lancaster
Free entry
To book your place on the above, contact John Read, 13 Woodland Ave, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0BJ 01925 753653 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Saturday 7 August 1.30pm
Oakcroft Organic Gardens, Malpas, Cheshire
A new project just getting started
Donations invited to cover costs
Contact Tim Carey 07726 266501 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Friday 20 August 10.30am
Tolhurst Organic Produce, Hardwick, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Pangbourne, Berkshire
Tolly, as he’s known by everyone in the organic trade, is widely acknowledged as “the master” of stockfree organic growing and an inspiration to all. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore his wonderful farm.
£10 entry fee
Contact Graham Cole, Coach House, Holywell, Swanmore, Southampton SO32 2QE
01489 896471 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Notes to Editor
(1) Founded in 1996, the Vegan-Organic Network is an ambitious charity with an international network of active supporters. It aims to research and promote vegan-organic (stockfree) methods of agriculture and horticulture so that clean, green, cruelty-free, food becomes widely available. It publishes a magazine “Growing Green International” and advice leaflets. There is also a free advice service for members of the public, home growers, smallholders and farmers. The Network organises farm walks, allotment and garden visits and volunteer placements on stockfree holdings.
(2)VON’s stockfree organic standards inspected by the Soil Association are available for farmers and growers who wish to grow produce in the most ethical and environmentally-friendly way. The stockfree organic symbol is the consumer’s guarantee of “organic plus” food.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sally Ford – Press Officer
01584 872224 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 20 May 2010 ref. S1022
