Objectives – Northwest Organics

• Build a support Network for organic growers
  • Access to a group of people with expertise in a diverse range of subjects
  • A medium to communicate & exchange information (TBD)
  • Build a knowledge repository
• Develop knowledge & skills through training and learning
  • Training courses on the fundamental skills (in progress)
  • More advance courses on specific subjects (soil, compost, permaculture, design)
  • Talks by individuals doing innovative things
• Highlight & promote small craft businesses
  • A need for a flourishing indigenous economy especially in food, horticulture, agriculture
  • Viable BUT sustainable
  • Lifestyle businesses & small to medium enterprises
• Promote & support environmental causes
  • Choose a number of initiative that are aligned with our thinking
  • Environmental protection, waste, recycling, sustainability