Hugo DIsler, Farming Secrets continues to ask Andy Monk, BFA Director, what do farmers need to know to becomes certified organic farmers.
Organic Certification. An Interview with Andy Monk – Part 2
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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Organic certification: Andy Monk discusses the different types with Hugo Disler Part 1
www.farmingsecretsblog.com Hugo Disler asks Dr Andy Monk from the Biological Farmers Association (BFA) to explain the types of ways that farmers can be certified organic.
“Walk the Talk” Sneak Peek 5 of 6 – Selling dairy products to Asia
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The certified organic logo ‘True Organics’ creates a market in Asia. Find out why they are popular there.
“Walk the Talk” Sneak Peek 4 of 6 – The Dairy Cows Know What’s Good For Them
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Watch as the cows visit the ‘breakfast bar’ which offers a range of mineral supplements.
“Walk the Talk” Sneak Peek 3 of 6 – Why did you go organic?
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Wendy hates chemical sprays and seeing her husband use them. Her philosophy is that if you are producing food “Why not produce the best that you can?”
“Walk the Talk” Sneak Peek 2 of 6 – What Stock Supplements Are Offered?
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“Walk the Talk” Sneak Peek 1 of 6
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As part of the “True Organic” co-operative, the range of products is diverse and because it is organic allows easy access onto the supermarket shelves.
“Walk the Talk” Sneak Peek 6 of 6 – Organic Dairy farmer tells of marketing to Asia
www.farmingsecretsblog.com Wendy Wallace who along with her husband Peter runs a certified organic dairy farm. Here she tells us of their successful marketing in Asia and
the advantages of being certified to do this. Their farm is part of the ‘True Organic’ co-operative.
Stock Supplement- Cows Love Seaweed Meal! Part 10 of 10
Walk The Talk Stock Supplement Sneak Peek 10 of 10 – Gerhard brought some seaweed meal with him to put in the ‘salad bar’ and here’s the response!
Stock Supplement – Free choice ‘salad bar’ for animals. Part 9 of 10
Walk The Talk Stock Supplement Sneak Peek 9 of 10 – Peter tells us more about his free choice ‘salad bar’