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.Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association The following are products and services available to the Association members. Some are also sold to non-members.
Magazine: Harvests
The Association's magazine Harvests covers different aspects of biodynamics in New Zealand in its quarterly schedule. It offers home gardener and professional farmer alike a valuable forum for sharing problems, solutions and insights both practical and conceptual, related to the work.
Field Days and Seminars
Regular field days and seminars are held in different parts of New Zealand, enabling those interested to come together for talks, discussions and practical activities. These are arranged by local groups and may engage the services of specialists for lectures and practical demonstrations. Overseas specialists are sometimes available as guest speakers.
The Hawke's Bay Education Group also runs seminars and a full time five month diploma course through Taruna College, PO Box 8103, Havelock North, ph. 06 877 7174, fax 06 877 7014.
Biodynamic Calendar
A comprehensive farming and gardening calendar, containing broad explanation for its use, is provided free to members or can be bought from the Association office by non-members.
Biodynamic Preparations
An essential element of biodynamic practice is the use of special plant, animal, mineral preparations. These are made by the Association and supplied to members at a reasonable price.
Lending Library
A small postal lending library is available, containing a range of publications relating to various facets of biodynamics and sustainable agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
New Books
Grasp the Nettle by Peter Proctor - provides a basic guide to biodynamic farming, including details of how to make and use the biodynamic preparations.
Biodynamic Perspectives - an anthology of articles by members of the Association on practical and philosphical topics (Published 2001)
Demeter Certification
Demeter is an internationally recognised certification trademark, indicating that the produce carrying this mark has been grown to the highest possible standards using biodynamic methods. Full Demeter certification, renewable annually, can be applied for after three years of biodynamic practice.
Advisory Service
Advisors are available for farm visits and input at local field days and seminars. Fees are kept to the minimum necessary to cover costs. All members working toward Demeter Certification require an annual advisory or inspection visit, according to the stage they have reached. Other visits are made by arrangement with the Association office.
Seed Bank
This is a service whereby both members and non-members are able to obtain quality non-hybrid vegetable, herb and flower seed. Contact: Chris Hull, C/- Hohepa Homes, Fryers Road, RD 2, Napier. Ph. 06 844 2670
Bio Dynamic Opportunities in Training: Practical Experience
A number of Association members are prepared to offer interested people the opportunity of working experience on their properties. Period of stay is negotiable, with accommodation and board usually exchanged for work.
Regional Group Contacts
Northland - Bert Johnston, Ph. 09 434 3312
Auckland South - Ian & Kate Buckingham, Ph. 09 233 6006
Auckland North - Bernadette Blair, Ph. 09 415 9044
Bay of Plenty - West - Marcus and Barbara Reibstirn, Ph. 07 552 0750
Tony and Jocelyn Daamen, Ph. 07 552 0075
Bay of Plenty - East - Grant Young, Ph. 07 315 7895
Waikato - Tanja Benthien, Ph. 07 872 2545
Gisborne - Jack Wanklyn, Ph. 06 862 5484
Hawke's Bay - Hawkes Bay Biodynamic Organic Education Group: Cleone Armon, Ph. 06 878 3128
Hawkes Bay Biodynamic Group: Helen Gilbertson, Ph. 06 857 7006
Wairarapa - Frank van Steensel, Ph. 06 304 8116
Manawatu - Del and Jim Rutherford, Ph. 06 329 4882
Horowhenua - Tony Robinson, Ph. 06 368 9265
Canterbury - Annalie Mulholland, Ph. 03 381 0909
South Canterbury - John Guthrie & Dominique Davaux, Ph. 03 689 4880
Otago - Warrick Thomson, Ph. 03 418 3357
Southland - Robyn Guyton, Ph. 03 234 8249
National Council:
Roger Gillatt (Chairman) , Dargaville, Ph. 09 439 5904
Peter Bacchus, BOP, 07 542 0606
Tanja Benthien, Waikato, Ph. 07 872 2545
Nevill Pomare, Wairoa, Ph. 06 837 8818
Gill Cole, Shannon, 06 362 7729
Marinus LaRooij, Ph. 03 381 1237
Demeter Manager: Ian Henderson, Ph. 03 314 3712		 .. David Wright PO Box 39045 Wellington 04 589 5366 04 589 5365 biodynamics@clear.net.nz
www.biodynamic.org.nz
Aoraki Polytechnic . . . Ag/Hort Dept.
Arther Street		 Timaru 03 684 8240 . .
Biodynamic Organic Education Trust Biodynamic courses and practical field days for both commercial and amateur growers and farmers. Courses can be tailor-made for particular situations. . Cleone Armon 604 Maddison St Hastings 06 878 3128 06 878 3128 armon@xtra.co.nz
Christchurch Polytechnic Certificate in Organic Growing - one year full time.
Certificate in Certified Organic Production - distance. Designed for existing or new growers who want to work towards certified organic production. This programme can be started at any time. Find out more on the website.
Herbs and seedlings and vegetables for local market. Echinacea tincture.		 Bio-Gro full #326 Holger Kahl PO Box 22 095 Christchurch 03 364 9074 03 364 9019 kahlh@cpit.ac.nz
http://www.chchpoly.ac.nz/hort/
Earthcare Education Bio-Regional Training in sustainable land management, organic growing and permaculture design . Robina McCurdy Tui Community, Wainui Bay
RD 1		 Takaka 03 525 8488 03 525 8659 robina@win.co.nz
Eastern Institute of Technology . . . Ag\Hort Dept.
Gloucester Street		 Taradale, Napier 06 844 8760 . .
Eco-Agri-Logic Consultancy for ecological production systems. Course provider of National Certificate in Organic Horticulture. Research in organic production systems. . Frank van Steensel 2494A Moroa Road, PO Box 19 Greytown 06 304 8116 06 304 8120 ecofarm@wise.net.nz
Gaia's Garden Wholesale and Retail: Growers of organic herb plants - wholesale and mailorder retail. A comprehensive catalogue of all plants is available (wholesale or mail order). We run monthly workshops covering all types of herb use, ranging from culinary to creating gifts. Far North Organic Growers (transitional) Chris McIvor Kapiro Rd, RD 1 Kerikeri 09 407 5941, 021 250 8029 09 407 5941 gaias@xtra.co.nz
Hutt Valley Polytechnic . . . Ag\Hort Dept.
10 Manchester Street		 Paraparaumu 04 902 2666 . .
Kapiti Horowhenua Organic Cluster Group District Organic Directory (published July 2000). Organics Festival (March 2001) Access to a range of local growers, retailers, wholesalers and other industry participants. . Georgie Pate C/- Enterprise Horowhenua
PO Box 197		 Levin 06 367 0524 06 367 0524 enterprisehorowhenua@xtra.co.nz
www.enterprisehorowhenua.co.nz
Kiwi Worms Ltd. Wholesale small quantities to bulk vermicast, vermiliquid, worms. consultations and presentations for clubs ans schools. Bio-Gro pending 2001 Joanne Gundry . Tauranga 07 544 0763, 025 283 0833 07 544 0763 .
Lincoln University Organics, education, training, research, demonstration.
Lincoln University, in conjunction with research and business partners, offers a unique opportunity for 'hands-on' learning about organic systems. Opportunities are available at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, masters and PhD level. The Biological Husbandry Unit (BHU) on campus, and 'Kowhai Farm' adjacent to campus, provide ample opportunities for practical studies of the science of organics.		 . Professor Steve Wratten PO Box 84 Lincoln, Canterbury 03 325 2811 extn. 8221 03 325 3844 wrattens@lincoln.ac.nz
www.lincoln.ac.nz
Nelson Polytechnic Education for horticulture at Nelson Polytechnic, Richmond Campus includes a core 20 week programme graduating in the National Certificate in Horticulture, Level 3 (Starts July and February) Organics are included in a range of short courses whcih are tailored around National Qualifications. Contact us for further details. . . The Manager,
Centre for Land Based Studies
Richmond Campus, Private Bag 19		 Nelson 03 544 7796 03 544 7756 info@nelpoly.ac.nz
http://www.nelpoly.ac.nz
New Zealand Earthworm Association inc. An association of breeders, educators, enthusiasts and resources on earthworms. . Patricia Naidu C/-PDC Matakana Matakana 09 422 7879 09 422 9081 potts@wave.co.nz
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Organics Courses by Open Learning Distance Education from the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.
You can enrol at any time of the year and have 12 months from your enrolment date to complete a course. You can study at home without attending classes. You have access to one on one tuition from an organic growing lecturer via a freephone number.
Courses available include
Organic Growing
A good introduction to the principles and practices of organic growing. Modules cover organic production systems, soil and plant nutrition, nutrient recycling, crop rotations, organic pest and disease control, managing weeds, saving seeds, growing herbs, using bees, marketing organic food and business options.
Organic Horticulture
A range of courses teaching to unit standards on the National Qualifications Framework. Courses available on accreditation standards, integrated pest and disease management, composting, soil management and crop rotations with other courses under development.
For more information about courses and fees, ring Freephone 0800 650 200. For enrolment or general enquiries contact info@mail.topnz.ac.nz. For course and tutorial enquiries contact Mike Burtenshaw, Email burmik@topnz.ac.nz. Check out our website: www.topnz.ac.nz		 . Mike Burtenshaw Private Bag 31 914 Lower Hutt 0800 658 200 extn. 5952 64 4 560 5614 burmik@topnz.ac.nz
www.topnz.ac.nz
Otago Polytechnic . . Ag/Hort Dept. Forth Street Dunedin 03 477 3014 . .
Polytechnic Marlborough . . Ag\Hort Department 85 Budge Street Blenheim 03 578 0215 . .
Tai Poutini Polytechnic . . Ag/Hort Dept. 7 Puketahi Street Greymouth 03 768 0801 . .
Taranaki Polytechnic . . Ag\Hort Department Main Bel lStreet New Plymouth 06 757 3100 . .
Telford Rural Polytechnic . . Ag\Hort Department Owaka Highway, Otanomomo Balclutha 03 418 3192 . .
The NZ College of Holistic Animal Therapies . . . PO Box 906 Tauranga 07 543 0078 07 544 3853 nzhata@clear.net.nz
UCOL . . Horticulture Department Private Bag 11022 Palmerston North 06 952 7000 . .
UCOL, Levin Campus . . John Cudby Vincent Drive Levin 06 368 1322 06 368 5185 .
UNITEC Institute of Technology Education Short Courses: Permaculture and Organic Gardening, which can be followed by Intermediate Organic Farming. One year programme - Certificate in Horticulture Skills, has one paper in organic husbandry. Two year programme Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture. The diploma has many opportunities for organic and sustainable subjects. . Ingrid Ennis C/- School of Landscape & Plant Science
PB 92025		 Auckland 09 815 4321 extn. 7274 or 7278 09 815 4346 iennis@unitec.ac.nz
www.unitec.ac.nz
Waikato Poytechnic . . Ag\Hort Dept. Collingwood Street Hamilton 07 834 8815 . .
Wanganui Regional Community Polytechnic . . Ag/Hort Dept. 57 Campbell STreet Wanganui 06 345 0997 . .
Wellington Institute of Technology We offer a Certificate in Organic Growing.  Programme includes natural pest and disease control, principles of organic horticulture, organic weed management, certification and organic soil management, composting, herbs and edible landscapes. . Mary Beckett Private Bag 39803, Wellington 0800 935 832 04 920 2401 information@weltec.ac.nz
www.weltec.ac.nz
Whitirea Polytechnic . . Ag\Hort Dept. Main Highway North Kapiti, Paraparaumu 04 298 0205 . .