Third Biennial Convention 2010
"Cool Farming for a Hot Planet"
Organizer:
Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI)
Venue:
Bhaikaka Krishi Kendra, Ravipura [Anand-Sojitra Road], District Anand, Gujarat.
Description:
The Organic Farming Association of India (OFAI) organises its convention of organic farmers every two years in a different State. This year’s convention is scheduled to be held near Anand, Gujarat. Earlier conventions were held in Wardha (Maharashtra) in 2006 and Trichy (Tamilnadu) in 2008.
The venue for the 2010 event is the outstandingly successful biodynamic farm of OFAI President Shri Sarvdaman and Mina Patel. OFAI is grateful to this wonderful couple for agreeing to host the TBC 2010 despite all the inconvenience it may cause them.
The convention will be limited to 670 persons, on a first-come, first served basis. All OFAI State Secretariats have been allowed quotas for participation. OFAI members will get priority for registering.
Participants must plan to arrive on 14th evening or early 15th morning either at Anand or Vadodara.
Registration Fee
s:
The Convention is Rs. 500/- to Rs.1000/- for farmers (pay according to ability) and Rs. 1000 to Rs.2000/- for non farmers [NGOs/Promoters, Scientists, Students, others]. Fee includes food and accommodation. Those small and marginal farmers who need sponsorship/concession may contact their respective OFAI Secretariats.
Registration will be on first-come, first-served basis.
OFAI members will have priority.
Contact details:
Gujarati language:
Jatan
Vinoba Ashram, Gotri,
Vadodara-390 021
Ph : 0265-2371429
Fax : 0265-2372593
Email : jatantrust@gmail.com
Website: http://ofai.org/
All other languages:
OFAI Secretariat,
G-8, St. Brittio’s Apartments,
Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa-403 507
Ph : 0832-2255913
Fax : 0832-2263305
Email : myofai@gmail.com
Website: http://ofai.org/