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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	biodynamic preparations, books, information, seminars, certification, consultants, seed, education, groups	..	David Wright	PO Box 39045	Wellington	04 589 5366	04 589 5365	biodynamics@clear.net.nz	www.biodynamic.org.nz
Garuda	Homeopathic Biodynamic preparations for may specific uses as plant growth controls as well as pest and disease control.	pest and disease management, biodynamic preparations	BioGro i#2753	Glen Atkinson	PO Box 385,	TePuke	07 573 5859	07 5735839	garuda@xtra.co.nz	http://get.to/garuda
Hohepa Home	Retail: vegetable seeds - send SAE for list. Biodynaimc preparations. Wholesale: vegetable seeds, medicinal herbs, rosemary oil, garlic, Demeter vegetables.	seed, biodynamic preparations, medicinal herbs, garlic, vegetables, herb oils rosemary oil	Demeter #38 full	Chris Hull & Grant Hughs	Fryers Rd, RD 2 PO Box 7385	Taradale, Napier	.	06 8444 943	.	.