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We're a group of producers based on the Far South Coast of NSW, Australia. Our farms and small holdings yield a range of products – organic fruit and vegetables, native flowers, meat rabbits and more – and we share the belief that agriculture must be sustainable.
Decisions about SCPA's aims and activities are made by a small Board of volunteers, all of whom are themselves small-business owners in sustainable agriculture or related areas. SCPA's Constitution may be viewed here.
Much of our efforts are directed towards:
- researching new rural opportunities
- organising specific industry training for members
- establishing member support networks that meet regularly
- setting up co-operative marketing opportunities for members
- publishing a quarterly magazine for members.
In recent years, the combined efforts of SCPA volunteers have helped members to produce successes such as:
- increasing amounts of exported Australian and exotic flowers sold into Japan, USA, Canada and Germany, as well as large amounts being produced for the Australian domestic market
- organic honey exported to Japan
- organically grown chillies sold to specialty restaurants in Sydney
- organically grown garlic sold to food processors in Sydney
- production of an Australian Native Flower "Starter Kit" – a how-to manual which has helped many local first-time flower growers start their ventures.
Our activities are often funded by local, state and federal government grants.
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