Organic Expo & Green Show

9:30am - 10:00am Official Opening of the Organic Expo & Green Show

Presented by: Andre Leu, OFA; Lena Smeaton, SHE

Opening of the show and the 2010 Organic Expo & Green Show Awards Presentation

10:00am - 10:30am Media Launch - 2010 Australian Organic Market Report

Presented by: Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA); Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL)

What is the value of the certified organic industry? Where are the opportunities?

A brief overview and tantalizing snapshot of the report from researchers, sponsors and ministers. This highly anticipated report by media, governments and industry alike will assist and influence future planning and investment in the sector over the next two years.

A full analysis of the findings from the two researchers who compiled the report will then be discussed at 11.15 am as part of the Sustainable Profits Conference, being held alongside the Expo. This session will give you a complete understanding of the facts and how they relate to the industry and operation of your business, to ensure you stay ahead and make the most of market conditions. This is a ticketed event and will sell out fast so book your tickets now by clicking here  http://www.organicexpo.com.au/conference/events

The report will provide details on farm gate value by sector; retail, import and export values; the reported unit price range for each sector; numbers of organic operations and operation growth; areas of organic production in Australia; and demographic information for organic stakeholders and consumers.

12:00pm - 1:00pm Overview of International Markets – Picking the Winners

Presented by: Katherine DiMatteo, President IFOAM (Keynote Speaker)

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Some argue that the only way to predict the future is to study the past. By looking closely at trends within the organic industry over the last five years, we can adapt our businesses, influence the demands of our customers and most importantly stay in profit. Katherine and Andre will provide a detailed view of what’s happening to organic and sustainable industries from a global perspective with a particular focus on the industry’s largest growth area – Asia.

1:00pm - 2:00pm Reports From The Regions

Presented by: Brendan Hoare, Organic Systems Ltd

A concise guide to what has been happening over the last year in the organic sector from the five different regions of Oceania Pacific and the Pacific Rim represented at the expo; Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, USA & Argentina.  Short presentations from each country followed by Q&A

Panel Comprises:

Australia - Andre Leu, Organic Federation of Australia

New Zealand - Michelle Glogau, BioGro

Pacific Islands - Karen Mapusua, Secretary of the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom)

Argentina - Sebastian Sala

USA - Michael Bronner, Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps 

2:30pm - 3:30pm The Future of Organics In The Oceania Pacific Region

Presented by: Professor Stuart Hill, founding editor of the Journal of Organic Systems

3 young and successful business people from 3 very different regions of Oceania Pacific discuss the organic sector, its relationship with their businesses and the community and their vision for the future. An interesting, lively and forward thinking panel discussion which will also highlight how the organic community operates in different countries.

Panel comprises:

Antonio Ramos - Australia: Wholesaler & manufacturer of his own organic food brand Olive Green Organics, Antonio set up partnerships with farming groups and food processors from the Andes Region in South America to bring to Australia products with value added at the source, a form of trading fairly. Born in Chile and raised in Cuba, Antonio has lived in Australia for the past 15 years where he has studied Environmental Science. Understanding both Australian consumers and the producers in developing countries has enabled him to create products that cater for everyone's needs.

Mere Tokako - New Zealand: Mere is a founding Board Member of national Maori organics authority, Te Waka Kai Ora. She is currently Managing Editor of Koha Magazine. She hopes to bring together commercial Maori entities with the NGO community to pursue opportunities to promote Native Trade.

Karen Mapusua - Samoa: Karen has 12 years living and working with communities and producers in the Pacific. Since 2004 she has served as Associate Director for Women In Business Development in Samoa and is actively involved in the organic certification and fair-trade efforts. Karen is also serving as the Secretary of the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom), the governance body for organics and ethical trade network in the Pacific Islands.

4:00pm - 5:00pm Why Standards Matter & How To Utilise Them For Our Benefit

Presented by: Catriona Macmillan, Organic Traders & Consumers Network

A matter of fact look at the standards from the inside-out and outside-in. A series of short presentations followed by a panel discussion and open questions from the audience.

Panel Comprises:

Craig Sahlin, Chair of the Standards Australia Organic & Biodynamic Committee FT032 who will give an overview of the current standards

Michael Bronner, Vice President of Dr Bronner's Magic Soaps who will discuss how standards have been utilised in the natural personal care industry in America via the Coming Clean Campaign to prosecute offenders

10:30am - 11:15am The Beauty Chef

Presented by: Carla Oates

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Learn how to look after your skin using fresh organic ingredients from your garden and kitchen with The Beauty Chef, Carla Oates.

Carla will be available after her session for one-on-one advice at stand number 126.

11:30am - 12:30pm Paddock To Plate with Tobie Puttock

Presented by: Tobie Puttock / Paul Kurtz / Tony Jenkins

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Panel Discussion / Q&A / Demonstration. The farmer, Paul Kurtz, the butcher, Tony Jenkins & the chef, Tobie Puttock share their respect for the produce they rear, prepare & cook by showing you how to make the most out of the whole animal. Tobie will then create a delicious and inexpensive organic meal for the audience.

12:45pm - 1:30pm Dig Your Dinner - Winners Presentation & School Grown Family Meals

Presented by: Costa Georgiadis

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Costa announces the winners of the Dig Your Dinner school competition and presents the prizes. He then cooks a quick, easy and delicious family meal with the winning school's veggies whilst sharing some warm and wonderful observations on the benefits of growing your own food.

Costa will be available after this session to take questions from 1.30pm to 2.00pm at the Organic Kids Fun Zone

1:45pm - 2:30pm Tobie's 'Real Food'

Presented by: Tobie Puttock

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Tobie will cook mouth-watering organic meals for around $20 for 2 people showing that eating organically doesn't have to be expensive - you just need to know how.

2:45pm - 3:30pm Back to Basics - Gardening For Everyone

Presented by: Jerry Coleby-Williams

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Jerry will give a practical & interactive demonstartion on how to grow your own at home. He will show us how to make seed balls & worm farms from styrofoam boxes. There will also be a slideshow titled 'Organic Basics - showing foster gardening'

Jerry is running a Plant & Soil Clinic after this session at the Organic Kids Fun Zone. Bring your problem plants and soil samples for analysis. This session will be approx 30 mins - 3.30pm to 4.00pm

3:45pm - 4:30pm ANCIENT GRAINS - What you can to with Spelt, Quinoa and Amaranth

Presented by: Simon Lawson, Agape

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Simon will explore the nutritional and health benefits of these ancient grains whilst also cooking three delicious recipes - Cinnamon and vanilla rice pudding with amaranth and royal red quinoa, Haloumi, vine leaves, quinoa, beetroot & olives and Roast pumpkin, royal black quinoa, spelt, barley and brown rice risotto.

10:30am - 11:30am Paddock To Plate with Kylie Kwong

Presented by: Chef: Kylie Kwong, Farmer: Paul Kurtz, Butcher: Tony Jenkins

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Panel Discussion / Q&A / Demonstration.

The farmer, the butcher & the chef will share their respect for the produce they rear, prepare and cook. They will show you how to make the most out of the whole animal and create delicious and inexpensive organic meals for the family.

11:45am - 12:30pm Straight From The Farm

Presented by: Simon Lawson, Agape

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Simon will be taking a look at organic pasture perfect pork. gundooee organic wagyu beef and organic lamb from a sustainable perspective. He will be using the whole animals and showing some tips on cost effective sustainable cooking.

12:45pm - 1:30pm Back to Basics - Gardening For Everyone

Presented by: Jerry Coleby-Williams

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Jerry will give a practical & interactive demonstration on how to grow your own at home. He will show us how to make seed balls & worm farms from styrofoam boxes. There will also be a slideshow titled 'Organic Basics - showing foster gardening'

Jerry is running a Plant & Soil Clinic after this session at the Organic Kids Fun Zone. Bring your problem plants and soil samples for analysis. This session will be approx 30 mins - 3.30pm to 4.00pm

1:45pm - 2:30pm Sustainable Food & Why It Tastes Better

Presented by: Kylie Kwong & Rob Bauer

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Kylie cooks mouth-watering & sustainable meals showing that eating organically doesn't have to be expensive - you just need to know how. Also featuring veggies from the Dig Your Dinner Schools competition & Rob Bauer's farm.

Kylie will be signing her new cookbook “IT TASTES BETTER” after her demonstrations so please bring your copy to the show.

2:45pm - 3:30pm The Beauty Chef

Presented by: Carla Oates

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

Learn how to look after your skin using fresh organic ingredients from your garden and kitchen with The Beauty Chef, Carla Oates.

Carla will be available after her session for one-on-one advice at stand number 126.

3:45pm - 4:30pm Now and Zen

Presented by: Samantha Gowing

Sponsored by: Neoflam Demonstration Stage

In this session, therapeutic chef Samantha Gowing will inspire you with her signature "Surf Spa Food" by incorporating the fundamental organic elements of the healing cuisines from Japan and Bali to nourish your body and enlighten your awareness.