FITZGERALD BIOSPHERE GROUP
Aim
The Fitzgerald Biosphere Group (FBG) is a newly emerging non-profit community agricultural organisation working in the Shire of Jerramungup on the southern coast of Western Australia.
The group works with farmers, researchers, industry groups and federal and state agencies to address local production (ie: diseases, pests and nutrient limitations) and natural resource management issues (ie: salinity and soil acidification) to ensure the long-term sustainability of the agricultural industry and the communities within the region.
FBG Aims
- To identify and service the needs of our members and the wider Fitzgerald Biosphere community.
- To develop, demonstrate, promote and support the adoption of sustainable farming and ecological systems in the Fitzgerald Biosphere region through collaborative partnerships.
- To become financially self-sufficient.
- To develop, maintain and enhance partnerships with agencies, other community groups and private industry.
AIMS
1. To develop, demonstrate, promote and support the adoption of responsible and profitable farming systems in the Fitzgerald Biosphere region.
2. To encourage and motivate commitment within the region for a long-term viable agricultural industry through collaborative partnerships.
3. To identify and service the needs of our members and the wider local community.
To maintain and enhance our relationships with private industry
Website
Contacts
Anne Sparrow
P: 9835 1127
F: 9835 1329
E: anne@fbg.org.au
A: PO Box 49, Jerramungup WA 6337
Committee
Chair: Nathan Brown
P: 9835 2011
M: 0427 351 057
E: nathanbrown@westnet.com.au
Vice Chair: Stuart Bee
P: 9835 5030
M: 0409 116 932
E: laurinya@bigpond.com
Secretary: Jolene Hodges
M: 0457 895 829
E: Jolene.hodges@pioneer.com
Shires Covered
Jerramungup Shire - 645 110 hectares, incorporating the towns of Jerramungup and Bremer Bay and the districts of Needilup, Jacup, Gairdner and Boxwood Hill
Number of Members
80
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