Farmer and grower board
The Soil Association Farmer and Grower Board is a representative group of organic producers from a range of backgrounds. The Board aims to ensure a balance of representation across all sectors through its members. Being typical producers, the Soil Association will regularly consult with the Board on a range of topics. The purpose of the board is to:
- Represent producer members, including licensees of Soil Association Certification Ltd
- Bring producer related issues to the notice of all relevant departments of the Soil Association
- Put forward matters for debate at the Soil Association Council.
2009 farmer and grower board election results
"On behalf of your Farmer and Grower Board, I am delighted to welcome two new co-opted members on the Board. Hayden Edwards and Nick Walton were chosen by the Board from a number of very able and enthusiastic nominees. Their background and experiences will bring a new perspective to the Board and give improved representation from Wales, as well as new coverage from the East of England. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mark Komatsu, who is now standing down, for his sterling contribution to the Board over several years. Finally a big thank you to all the members who put themselves forward for election - please don't give up as there is always next year!"
Phil Stocker, director of farmer and grower relationsNext board meeting date
February 2010 (DATE TBC) at Soil Association, South Plaza, Bristol.
Contact the board
Board meeting minutes