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"Reminder - General Meeting of Levy Payers to discuss the Plant Health Australia (PHA) Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) levy, is due to be held Saturday 4th February, 2012 at 9:00 am Beechworth, Victoria"
For more details click here
For those planning to attend, biosecurity protocols will be adhered to on the day, when entering the property a footbath will be in place, please ensure you are wearing sturdy footwear, no thongs or open sandals please.
For more details on PHA and the EPPRD please go to http://www.planthealthaustralia.com.au/
Welcome to the Chestnuts Australia Inc. website, you will find all kinds of good info, whether you are a member of the Association, a grower, an existing consumer of chestnuts or somebody who wants to learn more about our fascinating product. There are many recipes contained on the website, and you can contact our office for much more information and recipe pamphlets.
Chestnuts Australia Inc., participated in several festivals during the 2011 season around North East Victoria; our giant chestnut roasting pan was a huge crowd pleaser, (see photos above) we look forward to seeing you next year, when next we will be cooking up a storm!
Annual Meetings and the Landcare Sustainable Practices Project Field Day were held Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October, 2011 in Bright. It was an extremely intersting round of meetings, where among other matters Dr Heather Kane was appointed as new CAI President. All presentaions from the annual meetings will be posted in the Members Only section of the website. Field day presentations will be posted under the Landcare Sustainable Practices Project section.
In light of events with the discovery of Chestnut Blight, CAI are working to assist DPI and growers to achieve the best possible outcome for the industry. This response has been possible because we have an active association supported by grower members. The Chestnut Industry is estimated to worth $10m in NE Victoria alone, this is a viable industry and we need to work together to keep it that way. The best way to support CAI to tackle this issue on behalf of ALL growers is to become a financial member - NOW! Its a great time to join as the one off joining fee of $55.00 has been waived to gain as many growers as possible. Please feel free to contact us with any queries or comments you may have.
Please CLICK HERE for a copy of the CAI Membership application form
John Morton
(outgoing) President
"Chestnuts are unique in so many ways! Gluten free, contain no fat, have low GI and no cholesterol.
Chestnuts are versatile! They can be used in savoury and sweet recipes or eaten as a delicious snack on their own"
Click on the following link to view our new "Chestnuts how to" video
http://www.thefoodcoach.com.au/
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