OBDA News

OBDA Field Day at B.-d. Farm Paris Creek - June 2013

The first OBDA field day of 2013 was hosted by Helmut and Ulli Spranz at the B.-d. Farm Paris Creek on Sunday 30th June, including a tour of the cheese factory, presentation by Ulli Spranz, and lunch prepared by Simon Bryant.

Tickets sold out faster than ever before, and over 100 people attended on the day including children.

Huge thanks to everyone at the B.-d. Farm Paris Creek for making this field day a huge success.

Also thanks to others who contributed time/produce to the day:

• Triple B Biodynamic Beef
• Beach Organics
• Four Leaf Milling
• Monikas Organics
• Ngeringa Vineyards
• BD Farm Paris Creek
• Organic Corner Store Market
• Organic Sustainable Market
• Simon Bryant
• Whistling Kite Wine
• Sleeping Bear (for the flyers and facebook!)

Stay tuned for details of the next field day!

Relaunch of OBDA Facebook Page - May 2013

The OBDA facebook page was relaunched shortly after the March Against Monsanto Adelaide, and now has more than 200 followers. You can keep up to date with all OBDA events and news, plus updates from OBDA members and general organic industry buzz, by following us at facebook.com/organicbiodynamicalliance.

March Against Monsanto Adelaide - May 2013

In may 2013 people all over the world Marched Against Biotech giant Monsanto. OBDA President, Monika Fiebig gave a speech on the steps of the South Australian Parliament House supported by the OBDA commitee, and alongside Independent Senator for South Australia Nick Xenophon.

National Food Plan Submission - September 2012

The Government have released a green paper to develop a National Food Plan. To read the OBDA submission click here. 

GM Free Australia - April 2012

OBDA committee members Graeme Schultz, Monika Fiebig and Gavin Dunn attended the GM Free Australia meeting at the Box Factory Community Centre on February 8th to get a better perspective on the issues surrounding the production of GM crops in Australia and the impact they may have on our food systems. Again, Dr Judy Carman was on hand to share her insights, her passion and commitment to keeping SA GMO–free, and was inspiring. We affirm our State Government’s decision to maintain a moratorium on the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms into and we believe this will provide enormous benefits to consumers who want to buy and consumer GMO-free food and for our farmers whose produce can be marketed to a world actively seeking safe food.

The GM-Free Australia Alliance as part of its continuing advocacy for a GM free Australia, held a public forum on April 16, 2012 at the Box Factory Community Centre. Why GM-free SA? Forum with Nick Xenophon 16 April. 

Plains to Plate Conference - February 2010

The Plains to Plate Conference was held from February 10-13 to discuss how to make SA’s food systems more resilient in the face of intensifying environmental, social and economic challenges. The chair of BOAB, Graeme Schultz was invited to provide a farmer’s perspective of SA’s food chain in one of the information sessions.

Conference speakers came from all corners of the fraternity and included gardeners, industry leaders, students, educators, environmentalists and academics. Highlights included scientist, Dr Judy Carman speaking of the dangers of Genetically Modified crops in our food system; and Carol Vincent, Chief Executive of SA Farmers Federation.

Website Launched

Newly founded organic group, the Organic & B-D Alliance launched its new website. The group was created out of a need to help growers and consumers to communicate. OBDA creates a chance for growers to let consumers know how their food is produced, and for consumers to talk directly with growers about what is important to them about the attributes of the food they consume.

We hope the website will help us to meet our objective of “linking growers to consumers”.