Events

    Biofach 2009

    The world organic fair turns 20 this year. Organisers will defy the pervading economic gloom to showcase the best of an industry that topped $US40 billion in 2007. Last year’s Biofach attracted more than 2700 exhibitors and more than 46,000 visitors, with high hopes to build on those numbers for its birthday.   More →

 

Eco Farm Day

Ramada Inn, Cornwall, Ottawa, February 27-28
Renowned American farmer and proponent of small-scale organic farming Eliot Coleman is the keynote speaker at the Canadian Organic Growers’ Eco Farm Day. The former executive director of IFOAM, who was also an advisor to the US Department of Agriculture, is the author of The New Organic Grower, regarded as a bible   More →

Pumpkin Day

Garden Organic, Ryton, UK, October 26
‘Tis the season of the pumpkin and where better to celebrate than in the outdoors at Garden Organic’s Pumpkin Day. The UK’s leading organic charity offers activities for the entire family. Pick a pumpkin from the patch, watch it carved into a jack-o-lantern; sample various dishes featuring the fabulous gourd;   More →

All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show

McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, June 16-18, 2009
All Things Organic will be even bigger and better when the annual trade show joins forces with the leading Hispanic and Asian shows in the market, Expo Comida Latina and All Asia Food, next year. Organisers say there is synergy with the events, because it brings into focus the   More →

Organic Expo 2009

Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, July 24- July 26, 2009
Discover the delights of all things organic at Oceania’s leading and largest organic and green show for consumers and trade. This annual expo, which alternates between Sydney and Melbourne, showcases certified organic and environmentally friendly products and services. It promotes healthier, sustainable and practical living options,   More →

Organic Week

Saturday, October 11 to October 19
Australia celebrates the growing significance of all things organic with its first official Organic Week with a host of events across the nation. To be launched by agricultural ministers in the five states, it will feature everything from organic wine tasting to farm tours and government conferences.   More →

The NOFA-NY Organic Farming and Gardening Conference

The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York hosts its 27th annual conference. With the motto \”Meals without wheels – revitalising our local, organic foodshed\”, NOFA-NY aims to bring consumers and farmers closer together through demonstrations and education.   More →

MENOPE 2008

Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, November 16-18, 2008
The Middle East Natural and Organics Product Expo, now in its sixth year, has drawn interest from around the world. Organised by Dubai-based Global Links and supported by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health and Ministry of Environment and Water, MENOPE has attracted more than 100   More →

WA Biodynamic Festival

High Vale Biodynamic Orchard, Western Australia, Sunday November 23, 2008

What’s so specal about biodynamic? How is it different from organic? What can you buy from biodynamic producers in Western Australia. All these questions and more will be answered at the inaugural WA Biodynamic Festival on November 23. To be held in the picturesque High Vale   More →

Ethical Supply Chain Summit

Berlin, October 16-17, 2008
Representatives from major corporations L’Oreal, Cadbury and Toyota, as well as Fairtrade, carbon and labor groups are among the speakers at this year’s summit. Run by Ethical Corporation, issues on the agenda include:

Practical ways to measure your carbon footprint
Auditing: How to use both social and environmental audits to achieve positive long term   More →