Among the aims
of the Group are:
- to promote the
production and marketing of existing Shetland organic produce
- to promote the
further development of organic production in Shetland
- to gather
experience and resources from within the membership
- to generally
provide assistance to members
- to provide
regular communication between membership.
At present there are seventeen members, ten of whom are involved in agricultural production, predominantly sheep. The majority of the current members are crofters, while a few are farmers. Other members are engaged in organic trout, salmon and cod production and processing.
Most of the agricultural membership have now completed conversion and have 'full organic status', while others are currently in a 'simultaneous conversion' period.
There are also seventeen associate members who are interested in furthering the aims of the Group.
For further details contact:
Pete Glanville (Secretary), North Hamarsland, TINGWALL, Shetland, ZE2 9SG
tel: 01595 840345 e-mail: pete.glanville@virgin.net