WELCOME TO THE GROWER GROUP ALLIANCE
The Grower Group Alliance (GGA) is a non-profit, farmer driven organisation connecting grower groups, research organisations and agribusiness in a network across WA. For more information on the GGA project, click here.
GGA Comes to You
Grower group staff and committee are invited to discuss plans for 2010; 2009 achievements; and group issues at regional meetings through March and April. Following record turnouts at last year's meetings, these meetings will continue the opportunity for sharing ideas and boosting relationships with other groups.
| DATE | LOCATION | DETAILS |
| 16 March | Merredin | 12:00pm - 3:00pm, lunch included (following Merredin Crop Updates) |
| 17 March | Corrigin | 8:00am - 10:30am, breakfast included, (following Corrigin Crop Updates) |
| 22 March | Geraldton | 12:00pm - 3:00pm, lunch included |
| 23 March | Moora | 9:00am - 12:00pm, morning tea included |
| 25 March | Katanning | 2:00pm - 4:30pm, afternoon tea included (following Katanning Crop Updates) |
| April | Esperance | TBC, (followed by SEPWA Wine & Pasta Night) |
Student Scholarships
The Grower Group Alliance is calling for a second round of research project ideas from fourth year students who wish to undertake their project in conjunction with a grower group. Two scholarships worth $2000 are on offer for 2010, including $1000 for field costs and $1000 for the student.
Applications close Friday, 19th March, 2010. For more information and further application details click here.
New in 2010
As the third phase of the GGA enters its final stages, we have a number of activities lined up.
The year will kick off with evaluation training for GGA staff, before we hit the road for a series of regional meetings in February and March. Watch out for these dates!
The group exchange program is still open, and we are happy to help your group plan a visit to another group and offer financial support.
We are also offering support for group committee and staff to attend industry conferences and expos, to take the information back to your group, and urge you to contact the GGA if an event catches your eye.
Two intra-state tours are also on the agenda, with full details in coming editions of Newswire.
The GGA project aims to always remain farmer-driven, so please contact us if we can support your group in any way.
GGA Evaluation Report
A copy of the GGA Evaluation Report - compiled by Viv Read of Steadystate Consulting - is now available. For more information, click here.
