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Harcourt organic farming ALLIANCE © Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens – helping you Grow Great Fruit www.mafg.com.au

Organic orchardists in Harcourt (central Vic) 6,500 trees 140 varieties of stone and pome fruit Certified organic with NASAA since 2008 Wholesale, farmers markets, pick-your- own, online © Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens – helping you Grow Great Fruit www.mafg.com.au

How & why the co-op was born Farming challenges Needing a succession plan Capacity for farm to be more productive—but not by us Not wanting to sell the farm Young farmers needing access to land

FARMING TOGETHER Meetings, food, fun Approved Feb 2017 From Oct 17—Apr 18 worked on: Individual business maps Potential for collaboration Co-op structure Nuts & bolts Access to consultants: Clare Fountain Duncan Ashby Jeremy Fisher Antony McMullen Meetings, food, fun

STRUCTURE Gung Hoe Dairy Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op Orchard Co-op membership Leases Gung Hoe Dairy MOU: Grow Great Fruit Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op Orchard Landowners MOU: Maidenii Vermouth Nursery New New Independent Secretary © Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens – helping you Grow Great Fruit www.mafg.com.au

Harcourt organic farming co-op:

Weekly Fruit Tips newsletter mafg.com.au Stay in touch with us Weekly Fruit Tips newsletter mafg.com.au © Mt Alexander Fruit Gardens – helping you Grow Great Fruit www.mafg.com.au