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Re: Conference: Organic Produce
Delma Clifton wrote:
> Colleagues,
>
> While the Northern Hemisphere battles with environmental and pollution
> problems, Australia's isolation gives it the potential to expand into
> markets demanding cleaner, greener foods. A move away from pesticides and
> chemical fertilizers to organic farming practices has the potential to
> firmly establish an export industry in this area.
>
> To this end, Central Queensland University Mackay Campus in association
> with Mackay Tourism and Development Bureau and Queensland Department of
> State Development are organizing a conference on Organic Farming in
> September 1999.
> The conference is intended to provide a forum to exchange and disseminate
> knowledge on markets for organically grown produce and organic industry
> practices, and to discuss the environmental and economic consequences of a
> change to such practices.
>
> Best Wishes,
>
> Dr Rod Jewell
> Acting Head of Campus and Conference Chair
> Central Queensland University Mackay
>
> ______________________________
>
> FARMING FOR THE FUTURE:
> ORGANIC PRODUCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
>
> Hosted by: Central Queensland University Mackay
> in co-operation with: Mackay Tourism and Development Bureau
> and: Queensland Department of State Development
>
> Place: Mackay, Queensland
> Date: 22nd & 23rd September 1999
>
> ****CALL FOR PAPERS AND PARTICIPATION****
>
> OBJECTIVES:
> To demonstrate the economic and environmental sustainability for organic
> production (farming and value adding).
> To provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge of organic farming
> practices.
> Identify issues of market access for domestic and international trade) e.g.
> certification, protocols, packaging etc).
> Address the role of Governments in assisting the development of organic
> industry.
>
> KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (current list)
>
> Negotiations are underway with a number of prominent industry participants.
>
> Topics may include but are not restricted to:
>
> Market Intelligence
> New Zealand Experience in Organics
> Sustainable Farming Practices
> Becoming an Organic Farmer
> Value Adding, Manufacturing and other industries
> Role of Chemicals in Organic Farming
> Genetic Engineering in the Organics Industry
>
> Important Dates:
> Abstract submission: 16th April 1999
> Notification of preliminary acceptance: 21st May 1999
> Paper submission: 25th June 1999
> Notification of Paper acceptance: 23rd July 1999
> Conference Dates: 22nd & 23rd September 1999
>
> DETAILS:
> Extended abstracts of 500 words should be submitted in MS Word format to:
> Organizing Committee Chair
> P O Box 5606
> Mackay Mail Centre Q 4741
> Australia
> or email to : OFC@cqu.edu.au
>
> Accepted abstracts will be included in the Pre-Conference Notes.
>
> Each paper must include a title, a 200-300 word abstract, a list of key
> words, names and addresses of all authors (including email addresses,
> telephone and fax numbers) and the body. The length of the paper must be
> no more than 8 single spaced, single column pages including all figures,
> tables and bibliography.
> 4 hard copies and 2 copies in MS Word 97 format on disk
> Submitted to:
> Organizing Committee Chair
> P O Box 5606
> Mackay Mail Centre Q 4741
> Australia
>
> Field workshops may also be organized during the Conference. Proposals
> should be submitted by email to:
> OFC@cqu.edu.au
>
> EXHIBITS / VENDOR PRESENTATION
> Companies and R & D Centres are encouraged to present their exhibits during
> the Conference. For details, please contact:
> OFC@cqu.edu.au
>
> COMMITTEE
> Conference Chair:
> Dr Rod Jewell
> Acting Head of Campus
> Central Queensland University Mackay Campus
> P O Box 5605
> Mackay Mail Centre Q 4741
>
> Organizing Committee Chair:
> Ms Delma Clifton
> Lecturer
> Central Queensland University Mackay Campus
> P O Box 5605
> Mackay Mail Centre Q 4741
>
> Mackay Tourism and Development Bureau
> Mr Wayne Spencer
> Chief Executive Officer
> 320 Nebo Road
> MACKAY Q 4740
>
> Qld Department of State Development
> Mr Matthew Magin
> Principal Trade and Investment Officer
> P O Box 91
> MACKAY Q 4740
>
> Conference Secretary
> Ms Kerry Millar
> Central Queensland University
> P O Box 5605
> Mackay Mail Centre Q 4741
>
> ------------------------------
> Delma Clifton
> Co-ordinator
> Arts, Health and Science
> Mackay Campus
> Central Queensland University.
> ph (07) 4940 7403
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