Contact
Who to talk to
The group is run by its members. The administrator coordinates visits and records; the committee reviews every assessment and records the decision.
The administrator
Coordinates farm visits, keeps the records and answers questions about fees, forms and the assessment process.
email phone
contact details to confirm
Follow the group
Visits, events and seed swaps are announced on the group's own accounts.
How the group is governed
The committee plans and implements the group's work and reviews every farm assessment. Its composition is renewed at each annual general meeting, and farmers must make up no less than half of it.
- Chairperson Overall vision and leadership; coordination and the effective functioning of the PGS; chairs meetings and represents the PGS externally.
- Vice-chairperson Supports the chairperson, acts in their place when required and ensures continuity of leadership.
- Secretary Organises meetings, prepares agendas, records and circulates minutes, manages day-to-day administration and record keeping.
- Treasurer Maintains financial records, manages income and expenditure, follows up on membership fees and ensures financial accountability.
- Farm visit administration and reporting Coordinates and schedules farm visits, compiles and reviews reports, handles certification documentation and follows up on corrective actions.
- Technical farming support Guidance on organic farming practice, on applying the SAOSO standard, and on technical compliance.
- Communications and events Written and video content, media channels, the website, quarterly newsletters, and talks, workshops and market events.
- Consumer representatives Represent consumer interests, take part in farm visits, and ensure a minimum of two consumer representatives attend each visit where feasible.
- Retail and market representatives Support visibility and sales of organic produce, take part in visits, and strengthen the link between producers and markets.
- Academic representatives Technical and scientific knowledge, and learning and research that links agriculture, biodiversity and sustainability.
OPP §3.1
Meetings and visits
- Members are invited to quarterly meetings to discuss the group's work, share knowledge, assist one another with production problems and exchange seeds.
- Members are required to attend the annual group meeting.
- All farmers attend at least two other farm visits a year.
- Farm visits are open to all members and non-members.
OPP §3.2, §3.3