Links

Below are links to organic and enviromental organisations Far North Organic Growers support:

• OrganicFarmNZ – an organic certification system for producers supplying the New Zealand market. OrganicFarmNZ certification is designed for the small-grower to be low-cost, educative and supportive.
• Bio-Gro New Zealand – New Zealand Biological Producers and Consumers Council.
• Organic NZ – magazine produced by the Soil & Health Association of New Zealand Inc.
• Organics Aotearoa New Zealand – the umbrella organisation for the New Zealand organics sector.
• Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association in New Zealand – promoting Biodynamics in New Zealand.
• NZ Landcare Trust – sustainable living information centre for the Far North.
• Far North Environment Centre – sustainable land management through community involvement.
• Community Business and Environment Centre – working in our community for jobs and the environment.
• The New Zealand Organic Register – a directory of over 1000 organic products and services available in New Zealand.
• Te Waka Kai Ora – the national Maori Organics Authority of Aotearoa.
• Taitokerau Organic Producers Incorporated Society – Taitokerau collective of Hua Parakore (pure product) producers.
• Transition Towns Bay of Islands – Moving to renewable energy, sustainability, community support....

Links to Growers

Takou River Farm

Ian and Anna Sizer
Takou River Farm
PO Box 55
Waipapa 0246
Phone: 09 407 8065
Web: www.takouriver.com

Certified organic by OrganicFarmNZ
Cert No: FN-168-2003

Organic beef

Mahinga Oranga

Rob Downing and Pamela Baker
Mahinga Oranga
68 Whakataha
Waimate North 0472
Phone: 09 405 9435
Web: www.mahingaoranga.co.nz

Certified organic by OrganicFarmNZ
Cert No: OFNZ1071

At Mahinga Oranga we grow pure food to New Zealand certified organic standards and teach people practical skills to achieve their own garden of wellbeing. We believe one of the keys to holistic wellbeing is the fertility of soil and support the philosophy (Healthy soils feeding Healthy plants feeding Healthy people or let your food be your medicine).