This document provides information on growing wildflowers, but advises that some information, such as chemical recommendations, financial figures, and contact details, may be out of date since the publication was last revised in 2000. It directs readers to other sources for updated information and lists grower associations, nurseries propagating wildflowers, seed merchants, consultants, and other contacts that can assist wildflower growers. The state of Queensland does not guarantee the accuracy of the information in the publication.
The document summarizes events at SDI headquarters in Rahway, NJ. Mary and Irene from the second floor suspended distributing bagels and donuts, causing the stock market to tumble and riots to break out on the third floor. Multiple arrests were made during the riots. In response, free concerts will be held featuring Jim Merchant to help replenish the candy jar. The company calendar will also be updated to avoid future scheduling mix-ups.
Butterfield Gardens faxed Manich Floral Distribution to confirm an order and check flower availability. The fax included contact information for Isamar Martínez Padilla at Butterfield Gardens and Debbie Manich at Manich Floral Distribution. Martínez Padilla requested that Manich check the purchase order and confirm if the flowers were available.
Vithavat Vonn is a second year student studying Hospitality Management and Business Administration in Switzerland, seeking an internship starting in October or January 2016. He has experience in banquet planning and operations from an internship at Hotel Europe Events, as well as experience in restaurant service and operations from internships at One5 and Gate85. Vithavat is fluent in English and Khmer, with elementary skills in French and Turkish. He has strong computer and graphic design skills.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of an Animal Control Officer (ACO). It states that ACOs perform duties overseen by senior staff and are responsible for responding to calls, enforcing laws and policies, providing customer service, and properly handling, transporting, and caring for animals. Some key responsibilities include arriving on time and in uniform for shift briefings, prioritizing calls, completing paperwork, driving and maintaining vehicles, using radios and technology to communicate, and ensuring the humane treatment of all animals.
This document establishes guidelines for investigating alleged inhumane treatment of animals in Orange County. It outlines policies, procedures, and definitions for both routine and emergency investigations.
For routine investigations of issues like lack of food/water or minor medical neglect, officers will educate owners and issue compliance notices. If owners do not comply, animals may be seized after a pre-seizure hearing. For emergency cases involving animal cruelty, officers request police assistance, secure evidence, and impound injured animals for treatment. Veterinary reports are provided to support criminal prosecution when applicable. Thorough documentation and evidence collection procedures are defined.
This document provides procedures for issuing new pet licenses in the field by Animal Control Officers and Animal Control Services Representatives. It details how to complete the Pet License Receipt Form, including license information, owner details, and payment collection. It also outlines the distribution of the license form copies and entry of license data into the Chameleon database. The goal is to establish a uniform process for recording field license payments that will later be entered into the licensing system.
The document is a response letter from Jeffrey Kirkpatrick, the Custodian of Records for OC Animal Care, to Summer Parker regarding her Public Records Act request about animal welfare conferences attended by OC Animal Care management over the last 3 years. OC Animal Care conducted a search and provided responsive records with some personal contact information redacted. The redactions were made pursuant to relevant sections of the California Government Code and Constitution to protect personal privacy and allow citizens to provide information to OC Animal Care without fear of disclosure.
Agenda followed by Introduction, both by Summer Parker
MEETING AGENDA
OCAC* Euthanasia Analysis
March 19, 2016
*Orange County Animal Care
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to our Analysis of OCAC Data provided via the Sharon Logan lawsuit!
Statement by Sharon Logan
Introduction to Eugene Gochicoa
3 PART ANALYSIS:
Raw Data Spreadsheets
Pivot Table
Charts
CONCLUSION:
Please make sure to join our Facebook groups: No Kill Shelter Alliance & Save
More Kill Less OC Animal Care Protest Group.
Please join us at our next protest which is being held in front of the Board of Supervisors meeting this Tuesday, March 22nd please arrive by 8:00 a.m. Location is: Hall of Administration 333 West Santa Ana Boulevard in Santa Ana CA.
Statement by Jennifer Hawkins Director of OC Animal Care to The Orange County Register August 26, 2015:
Dr. Hawkins stated, “We maintain our commitment to providing quality treatment to the animals in our care. This includes employing our best efforts to avoid euthanasia of healthy animals or animals with no known temperamental defect. The outcome of this settlement agreement is not so much a win for either party but rather a win for animals that might otherwise be surrendered for the purpose of euthanasia.”
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INTRODUCTION:
Thank you everyone for attending this meeting today. My name is Summer Parker and I am the Founder of the Save More Kill Less OC Animal Care Protest Group.
Today we will be covering the data analysis of euthanized animals from October 2015 through February 2016 provided by OC Animal Care via the Sharon Logan lawsuit. We will conduct this meeting in three parts that will include
Section one: Raw Data Spreadsheet
Section two: Pivot Table
Section three: Charts.
We also suggest you use the chat window to introduce yourself and also use the chat window to type your questions so that we are able to address each question as soon as we can get to a stopping point.
Next, I would like to introduce Sharon Logan:
Sharon Logan is an Animal Activist, Founder of Paw Protectors and Plaintiff in the Sharon Logan Lawsuit vs. OC Animal Care lawsuit. Regarding the lawsuit, there were some very serious allegations, violations, State and Federal statutes and laws that Sharon Logan has named in her 13 page lawsuit that Sharon Logan claims the Orange County Animal Shelter has continually and habitually violated.
Portions of Sharon Logan's lawsuit reads:
- Defendants have engaged and continue to engage in an ongoing pattern of abuse and failure to follow state law at the Orange County Animal Care. Defendant's consistent violations of law in this petition and complaint have resulted in the senseless and wrongful killing of impounded animals in direct contravention of the State of California's policy codified into law to promote rescue and adoption over death for these animals.
PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT FOR THE REST...
The document summarizes events at SDI headquarters in Rahway, NJ. Mary and Irene from the second floor suspended distributing bagels and donuts, causing the stock market to tumble and riots to break out on the third floor. Multiple arrests were made during the riots. In response, free concerts will be held featuring Jim Merchant to help replenish the candy jar. The company calendar will also be updated to avoid future scheduling mix-ups.
Butterfield Gardens faxed Manich Floral Distribution to confirm an order and check flower availability. The fax included contact information for Isamar Martínez Padilla at Butterfield Gardens and Debbie Manich at Manich Floral Distribution. Martínez Padilla requested that Manich check the purchase order and confirm if the flowers were available.
Vithavat Vonn is a second year student studying Hospitality Management and Business Administration in Switzerland, seeking an internship starting in October or January 2016. He has experience in banquet planning and operations from an internship at Hotel Europe Events, as well as experience in restaurant service and operations from internships at One5 and Gate85. Vithavat is fluent in English and Khmer, with elementary skills in French and Turkish. He has strong computer and graphic design skills.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of an Animal Control Officer (ACO). It states that ACOs perform duties overseen by senior staff and are responsible for responding to calls, enforcing laws and policies, providing customer service, and properly handling, transporting, and caring for animals. Some key responsibilities include arriving on time and in uniform for shift briefings, prioritizing calls, completing paperwork, driving and maintaining vehicles, using radios and technology to communicate, and ensuring the humane treatment of all animals.
This document establishes guidelines for investigating alleged inhumane treatment of animals in Orange County. It outlines policies, procedures, and definitions for both routine and emergency investigations.
For routine investigations of issues like lack of food/water or minor medical neglect, officers will educate owners and issue compliance notices. If owners do not comply, animals may be seized after a pre-seizure hearing. For emergency cases involving animal cruelty, officers request police assistance, secure evidence, and impound injured animals for treatment. Veterinary reports are provided to support criminal prosecution when applicable. Thorough documentation and evidence collection procedures are defined.
This document provides procedures for issuing new pet licenses in the field by Animal Control Officers and Animal Control Services Representatives. It details how to complete the Pet License Receipt Form, including license information, owner details, and payment collection. It also outlines the distribution of the license form copies and entry of license data into the Chameleon database. The goal is to establish a uniform process for recording field license payments that will later be entered into the licensing system.
The document is a response letter from Jeffrey Kirkpatrick, the Custodian of Records for OC Animal Care, to Summer Parker regarding her Public Records Act request about animal welfare conferences attended by OC Animal Care management over the last 3 years. OC Animal Care conducted a search and provided responsive records with some personal contact information redacted. The redactions were made pursuant to relevant sections of the California Government Code and Constitution to protect personal privacy and allow citizens to provide information to OC Animal Care without fear of disclosure.
Agenda followed by Introduction, both by Summer Parker
MEETING AGENDA
OCAC* Euthanasia Analysis
March 19, 2016
*Orange County Animal Care
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to our Analysis of OCAC Data provided via the Sharon Logan lawsuit!
Statement by Sharon Logan
Introduction to Eugene Gochicoa
3 PART ANALYSIS:
Raw Data Spreadsheets
Pivot Table
Charts
CONCLUSION:
Please make sure to join our Facebook groups: No Kill Shelter Alliance & Save
More Kill Less OC Animal Care Protest Group.
Please join us at our next protest which is being held in front of the Board of Supervisors meeting this Tuesday, March 22nd please arrive by 8:00 a.m. Location is: Hall of Administration 333 West Santa Ana Boulevard in Santa Ana CA.
Statement by Jennifer Hawkins Director of OC Animal Care to The Orange County Register August 26, 2015:
Dr. Hawkins stated, “We maintain our commitment to providing quality treatment to the animals in our care. This includes employing our best efforts to avoid euthanasia of healthy animals or animals with no known temperamental defect. The outcome of this settlement agreement is not so much a win for either party but rather a win for animals that might otherwise be surrendered for the purpose of euthanasia.”
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INTRODUCTION:
Thank you everyone for attending this meeting today. My name is Summer Parker and I am the Founder of the Save More Kill Less OC Animal Care Protest Group.
Today we will be covering the data analysis of euthanized animals from October 2015 through February 2016 provided by OC Animal Care via the Sharon Logan lawsuit. We will conduct this meeting in three parts that will include
Section one: Raw Data Spreadsheet
Section two: Pivot Table
Section three: Charts.
We also suggest you use the chat window to introduce yourself and also use the chat window to type your questions so that we are able to address each question as soon as we can get to a stopping point.
Next, I would like to introduce Sharon Logan:
Sharon Logan is an Animal Activist, Founder of Paw Protectors and Plaintiff in the Sharon Logan Lawsuit vs. OC Animal Care lawsuit. Regarding the lawsuit, there were some very serious allegations, violations, State and Federal statutes and laws that Sharon Logan has named in her 13 page lawsuit that Sharon Logan claims the Orange County Animal Shelter has continually and habitually violated.
Portions of Sharon Logan's lawsuit reads:
- Defendants have engaged and continue to engage in an ongoing pattern of abuse and failure to follow state law at the Orange County Animal Care. Defendant's consistent violations of law in this petition and complaint have resulted in the senseless and wrongful killing of impounded animals in direct contravention of the State of California's policy codified into law to promote rescue and adoption over death for these animals.
PLEASE SEE DOCUMENT FOR THE REST...
INFO GROUP is a leading water conditioning company in Turkey that ensures high quality service and no competition. With experience in Turkey and participation in foreign projects, INFO GROUP continues to expand its market presence. The goal of INFO GROUP is to contribute to the economy by protecting customers' investments in expensive equipment and providing long equipment lifetime through quality monitoring and control of water treatment equipment and chemicals.
This document outlines the policies and procedures for inventorying and tracking controlled substances at OC Animal Care. It requires regular auditing and inventory of controlled drugs according to DEA and state regulations. All staff who handle controlled substances must follow the security, recordkeeping, and disposal policies to ensure drugs are only used as intended and prevent diversion. Veterinarians are responsible for ordering, storing, dispensing, and recordkeeping for controlled substances.
No Kill Shelter Alliance Key Documents re OCAC for JVR Shelter StrategiesNo Kill Shelter Alliance
This document provides a list of key documents and presentations related to Orange County Animal Care (OCAC) that are available on the No Kill Shelter Alliance (NKSA) slideshare account. It summarizes over 15 documents, including letters, analyses of OCAC euthanasia statistics, policies and procedures, presentations made to the Board of Supervisors, grand jury reports, and information related to the Logan vs. OCAC lawsuit. The documents contain information about OCAC's performance, processes, training programs, and defenses of their approach to animal sheltering.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of Animal Control Officers (ACOs) assigned to the graveyard shift (GSO). It details that the GSO handles all calls by priority and performs duties in uniform. Unless classified higher, GSOs cannot carry firearms, use chemical capture equipment, or administer euthanasia solution without approval. GSOs must complete training to use euthanasia solution. The duties of the GSO include receiving service requests, responding to calls in a specified priority order, maintaining records, transporting injured animals, and notifying supervisors of any incidents or injuries.
This document outlines cash handling and payment acceptance procedures for OC Animal Care personnel. It details starting cash procedures, cash transaction procedures, check and credit card payment procedures, and close of business procedures. All personnel handling cash are responsible for counting and verifying funds, completing paperwork correctly, and reporting any discrepancies to supervisors. Supervisors are responsible for recounting funds, maintaining logs, enforcing policies, and providing training.
1) The document establishes a procedure for delivering rabies post-exposure vaccination to hospitals treating individuals bitten by suspect rabid animals after normal business hours.
2) The county's public health services physician will determine if vaccination is needed and animal care will transport the vaccine to the designated location.
3) Animal care watch commanders are to notify the clinic veterinarian if a bite victim's doctor requests information on vaccination or if animal care investigates a bite involving certain species exhibiting abnormal behavior so the need for vaccination can be determined.
OC Animal Care received a Public Records Act request regarding dog TJ (ID #A1009398). They conducted a search and found responsive records, including medical and kennel records for the dog. Some information was redacted from the records as it is exempt from release under provisions of the Public Records Act and state law regarding personal contact information.
This document provides an overview of over 200 slideshare presentations and documents related to animal welfare and operations at the Orange County Animal Shelter (OCAC) in California. The majority of the presentations were created by OCAC and focus on topics like shelter policies and procedures, statistics, audits, lawsuits, and community outreach efforts. A smaller portion were created by third parties like the No Kill Shelter Alliance and Orange County Grand Jury to evaluate and improve animal welfare at OCAC.
Mrs. Kerry Happe teaches first grade at Creek View Elementary School. She provides details about her background, education, and experience. She outlines the daily schedule, curriculum for math, science, social studies, and health. She describes the math routine, specials classes, grading policy, behavior system, homework expectations, classroom management, snacks/lunch, volunteers, and parent-teacher conferences. The document gives parents an overview of the classroom, teacher, schedules, curriculum, policies and opportunities for involvement.
This document outlines the procedures for inspecting grooming parlors in Orange County. It states that Orange County Animal Care Services will inspect all licensed grooming parlors annually or as needed to ensure compliance with regulations regarding humane treatment of animals and facility standards. The inspection procedures address licensure requirements, housing and enclosure standards, cleaning and sanitation, ventilation, pest control, and ensuring animals do not pose risks to public health and safety. Grooming parlors must allow inspections and address any issues found in order to maintain their business license.
The document provides guidelines for professional conduct for employees of the OC Animal Care department. It establishes expectations for ethical behavior, cooperation, respect among staff, and compliance with orders from supervisors. Specific guidelines address personal appearance, care of property and equipment, appropriate conduct while on duty, and authorized use of county communication systems and records. Employees are expected to maintain high standards of conduct to avoid bringing discredit to the department.
This document outlines the procedure for processing return to sender payments at the County of Orange Health Care Agency Regulatory Health Services Animal Care Services. It details the steps licensing staff, accounting assistants, accounting supervisors, and office assistants must take to document incorrectly addressed payments, verify payment amounts and addresses, approve returns, and send returned checks back to the original sender along with documentation of the return. The goal is to ensure incorrect payments are returned to senders in a timely manner according to a uniform procedure.
This document establishes guidelines for microchipping dogs, cats, and rabbits adopted from or redeemed at the Orange County Animal Care shelter. It specifies that all animals leaving the shelter must be microchipped by a registered veterinary technician either at the time of sterilization surgery or medical examination. It outlines procedures for customer service staff to record microchip numbers, explain the importance of microchip registration to adopters, and verify chips before releasing animals.
The document is a response from OC Community Resources to a Public Records Act request regarding fees charged and paid by animal rescues for dogs rescued in 2015-2016. It includes an attached record listing over 100 animal rescues and the total fees paid per rescue for animals rescued from the agency between January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The record provides the rescue agency name, animal type, number of animals, and total fees paid.
Dandime Haripal Madhavrao has over 8 years of experience in finance roles at Capgemini India Pvt Ltd in Pune. He has extensive experience in project management, revenue reporting, invoicing, and financial analysis. Currently he is the PMO for Morgan Stanley where he is responsible for financial reporting, billing, resource management, and ensuring project databases are up to date. Previously he held roles in revenue forecasting, budgeting, invoice generation, and project setup. He has expertise in Oracle and SAP systems.
A new approach to designing a mine production bonus schemeTerry Twala
This document proposes a new design for mine production bonus schemes that discourages entitlement and encourages excellence. It provides an example showing that doubling bonus values only requires a 1.7% increase in output to cover the additional costs. The proposed design starts paying bonuses at 30% performance versus 1% in traditional schemes, instilling a culture of performance over entitlement. It also requires less total bonus investment than traditional designs, making it more effective and valuable. The implementation of effective bonus schemes needs effort from employers, employees, and their representatives to conceptualize, design, implement, monitor, and review them over time.
The document outlines the policy and procedures for preparing daily deposits for the Orange County Animal Care Services. Key responsibilities include the Accounting Assistant II or Accounting Supervisor preparing the starting cash and processing revenues collected for deposit. Procedures include verifying cash amounts, preparing bank deposit slips, securing funds in a safe, and balancing revenue reports. The goal is to ensure proper processing of daily deposits and revenues.
Senior Animal Control Officers perform duties overseen by Supervising Animal Control Officers and the Chief of Field Services. Their responsibilities include assisting in day-to-day operations and training, investigating special cases, monitoring performance of Animal Control Officers, and responding to emergency calls requiring special attention such as cruelty investigations or dangerous animals. Senior Animal Control Officers are also responsible for equipment, briefing other officers, and performing the duties of Animal Control Officers.
This document provides an overview and acknowledgments for a manual titled "What Cut Flower Is That?". It discusses that the manual was created as a learning resource for florists and the floral industry. It contains profiles of over 110 cut flowers and 30 foliage products, covering details like names, availability, vase life, and care instructions. The manual was funded by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and WildFlowers Australia Ltd. It incorporates information from previous publications and was reviewed by numerous industry experts.
This document provides information to help answer common questions for those considering growing wildflowers commercially. It addresses questions around the suitability of land, requirements for getting started, crop selection, buying plants, pruning, fertilizing, and managing pests and diseases. The document emphasizes evaluating land for drainage and assessing market needs before selecting crops. It also stresses the importance of proper diagnosis of issues and avoiding over-reliance on fungicides for managing diseases like Phytophthora root rot.
INFO GROUP is a leading water conditioning company in Turkey that ensures high quality service and no competition. With experience in Turkey and participation in foreign projects, INFO GROUP continues to expand its market presence. The goal of INFO GROUP is to contribute to the economy by protecting customers' investments in expensive equipment and providing long equipment lifetime through quality monitoring and control of water treatment equipment and chemicals.
This document outlines the policies and procedures for inventorying and tracking controlled substances at OC Animal Care. It requires regular auditing and inventory of controlled drugs according to DEA and state regulations. All staff who handle controlled substances must follow the security, recordkeeping, and disposal policies to ensure drugs are only used as intended and prevent diversion. Veterinarians are responsible for ordering, storing, dispensing, and recordkeeping for controlled substances.
No Kill Shelter Alliance Key Documents re OCAC for JVR Shelter StrategiesNo Kill Shelter Alliance
This document provides a list of key documents and presentations related to Orange County Animal Care (OCAC) that are available on the No Kill Shelter Alliance (NKSA) slideshare account. It summarizes over 15 documents, including letters, analyses of OCAC euthanasia statistics, policies and procedures, presentations made to the Board of Supervisors, grand jury reports, and information related to the Logan vs. OCAC lawsuit. The documents contain information about OCAC's performance, processes, training programs, and defenses of their approach to animal sheltering.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of Animal Control Officers (ACOs) assigned to the graveyard shift (GSO). It details that the GSO handles all calls by priority and performs duties in uniform. Unless classified higher, GSOs cannot carry firearms, use chemical capture equipment, or administer euthanasia solution without approval. GSOs must complete training to use euthanasia solution. The duties of the GSO include receiving service requests, responding to calls in a specified priority order, maintaining records, transporting injured animals, and notifying supervisors of any incidents or injuries.
This document outlines cash handling and payment acceptance procedures for OC Animal Care personnel. It details starting cash procedures, cash transaction procedures, check and credit card payment procedures, and close of business procedures. All personnel handling cash are responsible for counting and verifying funds, completing paperwork correctly, and reporting any discrepancies to supervisors. Supervisors are responsible for recounting funds, maintaining logs, enforcing policies, and providing training.
1) The document establishes a procedure for delivering rabies post-exposure vaccination to hospitals treating individuals bitten by suspect rabid animals after normal business hours.
2) The county's public health services physician will determine if vaccination is needed and animal care will transport the vaccine to the designated location.
3) Animal care watch commanders are to notify the clinic veterinarian if a bite victim's doctor requests information on vaccination or if animal care investigates a bite involving certain species exhibiting abnormal behavior so the need for vaccination can be determined.
OC Animal Care received a Public Records Act request regarding dog TJ (ID #A1009398). They conducted a search and found responsive records, including medical and kennel records for the dog. Some information was redacted from the records as it is exempt from release under provisions of the Public Records Act and state law regarding personal contact information.
This document provides an overview of over 200 slideshare presentations and documents related to animal welfare and operations at the Orange County Animal Shelter (OCAC) in California. The majority of the presentations were created by OCAC and focus on topics like shelter policies and procedures, statistics, audits, lawsuits, and community outreach efforts. A smaller portion were created by third parties like the No Kill Shelter Alliance and Orange County Grand Jury to evaluate and improve animal welfare at OCAC.
Mrs. Kerry Happe teaches first grade at Creek View Elementary School. She provides details about her background, education, and experience. She outlines the daily schedule, curriculum for math, science, social studies, and health. She describes the math routine, specials classes, grading policy, behavior system, homework expectations, classroom management, snacks/lunch, volunteers, and parent-teacher conferences. The document gives parents an overview of the classroom, teacher, schedules, curriculum, policies and opportunities for involvement.
This document outlines the procedures for inspecting grooming parlors in Orange County. It states that Orange County Animal Care Services will inspect all licensed grooming parlors annually or as needed to ensure compliance with regulations regarding humane treatment of animals and facility standards. The inspection procedures address licensure requirements, housing and enclosure standards, cleaning and sanitation, ventilation, pest control, and ensuring animals do not pose risks to public health and safety. Grooming parlors must allow inspections and address any issues found in order to maintain their business license.
The document provides guidelines for professional conduct for employees of the OC Animal Care department. It establishes expectations for ethical behavior, cooperation, respect among staff, and compliance with orders from supervisors. Specific guidelines address personal appearance, care of property and equipment, appropriate conduct while on duty, and authorized use of county communication systems and records. Employees are expected to maintain high standards of conduct to avoid bringing discredit to the department.
This document outlines the procedure for processing return to sender payments at the County of Orange Health Care Agency Regulatory Health Services Animal Care Services. It details the steps licensing staff, accounting assistants, accounting supervisors, and office assistants must take to document incorrectly addressed payments, verify payment amounts and addresses, approve returns, and send returned checks back to the original sender along with documentation of the return. The goal is to ensure incorrect payments are returned to senders in a timely manner according to a uniform procedure.
This document establishes guidelines for microchipping dogs, cats, and rabbits adopted from or redeemed at the Orange County Animal Care shelter. It specifies that all animals leaving the shelter must be microchipped by a registered veterinary technician either at the time of sterilization surgery or medical examination. It outlines procedures for customer service staff to record microchip numbers, explain the importance of microchip registration to adopters, and verify chips before releasing animals.
The document is a response from OC Community Resources to a Public Records Act request regarding fees charged and paid by animal rescues for dogs rescued in 2015-2016. It includes an attached record listing over 100 animal rescues and the total fees paid per rescue for animals rescued from the agency between January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The record provides the rescue agency name, animal type, number of animals, and total fees paid.
Dandime Haripal Madhavrao has over 8 years of experience in finance roles at Capgemini India Pvt Ltd in Pune. He has extensive experience in project management, revenue reporting, invoicing, and financial analysis. Currently he is the PMO for Morgan Stanley where he is responsible for financial reporting, billing, resource management, and ensuring project databases are up to date. Previously he held roles in revenue forecasting, budgeting, invoice generation, and project setup. He has expertise in Oracle and SAP systems.
A new approach to designing a mine production bonus schemeTerry Twala
This document proposes a new design for mine production bonus schemes that discourages entitlement and encourages excellence. It provides an example showing that doubling bonus values only requires a 1.7% increase in output to cover the additional costs. The proposed design starts paying bonuses at 30% performance versus 1% in traditional schemes, instilling a culture of performance over entitlement. It also requires less total bonus investment than traditional designs, making it more effective and valuable. The implementation of effective bonus schemes needs effort from employers, employees, and their representatives to conceptualize, design, implement, monitor, and review them over time.
The document outlines the policy and procedures for preparing daily deposits for the Orange County Animal Care Services. Key responsibilities include the Accounting Assistant II or Accounting Supervisor preparing the starting cash and processing revenues collected for deposit. Procedures include verifying cash amounts, preparing bank deposit slips, securing funds in a safe, and balancing revenue reports. The goal is to ensure proper processing of daily deposits and revenues.
Senior Animal Control Officers perform duties overseen by Supervising Animal Control Officers and the Chief of Field Services. Their responsibilities include assisting in day-to-day operations and training, investigating special cases, monitoring performance of Animal Control Officers, and responding to emergency calls requiring special attention such as cruelty investigations or dangerous animals. Senior Animal Control Officers are also responsible for equipment, briefing other officers, and performing the duties of Animal Control Officers.
This document provides an overview and acknowledgments for a manual titled "What Cut Flower Is That?". It discusses that the manual was created as a learning resource for florists and the floral industry. It contains profiles of over 110 cut flowers and 30 foliage products, covering details like names, availability, vase life, and care instructions. The manual was funded by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and WildFlowers Australia Ltd. It incorporates information from previous publications and was reviewed by numerous industry experts.
This document provides information to help answer common questions for those considering growing wildflowers commercially. It addresses questions around the suitability of land, requirements for getting started, crop selection, buying plants, pruning, fertilizing, and managing pests and diseases. The document emphasizes evaluating land for drainage and assessing market needs before selecting crops. It also stresses the importance of proper diagnosis of issues and avoiding over-reliance on fungicides for managing diseases like Phytophthora root rot.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings; by Australian Government
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings ~ AustraliaSeeds
This document summarizes a report on the production of organic vegetable seeds and seedlings in Australia. It describes a project funded by RIRDC that aimed to raise industry awareness of rules requiring organic producers to source certified organic seed and seedlings, determine supply and demand of organic seeds and seedlings, and develop a database of organic seed and seedling suppliers. The project included national industry workshops, surveys of organic vegetable producers and seed/seedling suppliers, and recommendations to help address issues in the supply and demand of organic propagation materials in Australia.
Production of Organic Vegetable Seeds and Seedlings ~ Australia
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
Growing Your Range Poultry Business: An Entrepreneur's ToolboxGardening
This document provides an introduction and overview of a toolbox for evaluating the feasibility and business planning considerations for range poultry production enterprises. It discusses how some producers may operate on a small scale without extensive planning, directly marketing pasture-raised poultry. However, the toolbox is aimed at producers interested in expanding beyond direct marketing and gaining access to licensed processing facilities. It notes the challenges small producers face accessing custom processing as the meat industry has consolidated. The toolbox contains budgets, decision tools, and resources to help producers evaluate feasibility, develop business plans, and make informed decisions about entering or expanding a range poultry enterprise.
This document provides an overview of considerations for evaluating the feasibility of starting a range poultry business. It discusses the importance of conducting feasibility studies and developing business plans before expanding production beyond direct, on-farm marketing. The key points covered include:
- Personal and family considerations are important to determine if a range poultry enterprise aligns with family goals, strengths, and available time/labor.
- Marketing must be evaluated to understand if there is demand for the product and determine the best sales channels.
- Production feasibility depends on having the infrastructure, equipment, and skills needed for the scale of operation.
- Profitability analysis is required to understand if the enterprise can be profitable based on estimated
Dairy farmers can add value to their milk by processing it into products like cheese, yogurt, butter, and milk. Developing these value-added products requires time, money, commitment, and additional skills beyond dairy farming. Farmers need to carefully consider if they have the resources, experience, and market potential to successfully undertake a value-added dairy enterprise. State regulations also govern dairy processing, so farmers must contact their state's department of agriculture to understand requirements before starting a value-added operation. Demand for organic dairy products is growing due to consumer preferences, though organic certification adds complexity and costs.
Positive Practices in Farm Labor Management Gardening
This document discusses strategies for keeping farm employees happy and maintaining a profitable operation. It identifies 10 positive labor practices for farms, including respectful treatment of employees, fair compensation, and providing year-round employment, traditional benefits like paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Implementing these practices can help with employee retention, productivity and accessing new markets. The document provides examples of low-cost, medium-cost and high-cost strategies farms can use and resources for more information.
Grain Processing: Adding Value to Farm ProductsGardening
This document summarizes information from a publication about value-added grain processing options for farmers. It provides examples of farmers who have successfully started grain processing businesses through activities like milling flour, making additional grain products, and producing animal feed. The examples discuss challenges faced and keys to success, such as learning regulations, ensuring product quality, and understanding the costs associated with processing, packaging, and marketing farm products. Cooperatives are also mentioned as an option to help farmers add value.
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1. Should I grow wildflowers? information kit
Reprint – information current in 2000
REPRINT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ!
For updated information please call 13 25 23 or visit the website www.deedi.qld.gov.au
This publication has been reprinted as a digital book without any changes to the content published in 2000. We advise
readers to take particular note of the areas most likely to be out-of-date and so requiring further research:
• Chemical recommendations—check with an agronomist or APVMA www.apvma.gov.au
• Financial information—costs and returns listed in this publication are out of date. Please contact an adviser or
industry body to assist with identifying more current figures.
• Varieties—new varieties are likely to be available and some older varieties may no longer be recommended. Check
with an agronomist, call the Business Information Centre on 13 25 23, visit our website www.deedi.qld.gov.au or
contact the industry body.
• Contacts—many of the contact details may have changed and there could be several new contacts available. The
industry organisation may be able to assist you to find the information or services you require.
• Organisation names—most government agencies referred to in this publication have had name changes. Contact
the Business Information Centre on 13 25 23 or the industry organisation to find out the current name and
contact details for these agencies.
• Additional information—many other sources of information are now available for each crop. Contact an
agronomist, Business Information Centre on 13 25 23 or the industry organisation for other suggested reading.
Even with these limitations we believe this information kit provides important and valuable information for intending
and existing growers.
This publication was last revised in 2000. The information is not current and the accuracy of the information
cannot be guaranteed by the State of Queensland.
This information has been made available to assist users to identify issues involved in wildflower production. This
information is not to be used or relied upon by users for any purpose which may expose the user or any other person to
loss or damage. Users should conduct their own inquiries and rely on their own independent professional advice.
While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for
decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained in
this publication.
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Want more information? This chapter helps direct you to other important providers and
sources of wildflower and protea information.The directory contains the names and contact
details of people and organisations who can assist the wildflower industry.
The Department of Primary Industries gives no warranty as to the quality or suitability
of goods or services provided by companies and businesses listed in this book. Mention
of a trade name does not constitute a guarantee or warranty by the Department of
Primary Industries or the authors, nor is it an endorsement of these products over others
not mentioned.The lists of service providers are indicative only and are not exhaustive.
Prices may change without notice.
Wildflower grower associations..............................................................92
Nursery industry association—Queensland....................................94
Nurseries propagating wildflowers.......................................................94
Seed merchants................................................................................................98
Consultants.........................................................................................................99
Plant health diagnostic services............................................................100
Dam design, hydrologic analysis, irrigation design......................102
Marketing information...............................................................................102
Environmental legislation..........................................................................105
Pesticides and spraying..............................................................................106
Vermin control...............................................................................................106
Bureau of Meteorology.............................................................................107
Queensland Government technical services................................107
Other information sources.....................................................................109
Agricultural booksellers............................................................................109
Contacts through theYellow Pages....................................................111
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Wildflower grower associations
The principal contact person in the various groups associated with
the growing of wildflowers changes rapidly. The Queensland Flower
Growers Association maintains up-to-date records of grower groups
throughout Queensland.
Queensland Flower Growers Association Inc.
(Umbrella body—all Queensland flower growers, encompassing
regional and commodity groups)
Executive Officer—Geraldine Meiburg
PO Box 327
CLEVELAND QLD 4163
Ph: (07) 3824 9537; Fax: (07) 3286 3094
E-mail: meiburg@dpi.qld.gov.au
Providing information on industry developments and activities,
industry representation to government and regulatory bodies, indus-
trial benefits, industry and product promotion and other services to
its members.
Ausbud
Secretary—Kerry Harding
PO Box 209
Drayton North
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Ph: (07) 4691 0424; Fax: (07) 4691 0377; Mobile: 041 764 9904
A co-operative marketing group specialising in eucalypt flowers, buds
and foliage. Agronomic notes available to members only.
Australian Flora and Protea Growers Association (AFPGA)
Queensland Branch
Lyn Morressey
Lot 96 Philps Road
GRANTHAM QLD 4347
Ph: (07) 5466 1032
Production and marketing of proteas and Australian natives.
Australian Native Flower Growers and Promoters (NSW)
President—Craig Scott
PO Box 7009
KARIONG NSW 2250
Ph: (02) 4374 1018
Produce newsletters and hold a two-day annual conference in NSW.
The Burnett Growers Association
Secretary—Hazel Patterson
53 Morshead Street
BUNDABERG QLD 4670
Ph: (07) 4152 1570; Fax: (07) 4151 2462
Production and marketing of flowers and other crops grown in the
region.
Central Queensland Native Flower Association
HINT
Join your local grower
association to learn more
about your industry, and
how you can become
more involved in its devel-
opment.
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Secretary—Gail Williamson
‘Dandaloo’
BAJOOL QLD 4699
Ph/Fax: (07) 4934 6219
Production and marketing of Australian natives grown in central
Queensland. Developing preserved flower products.
Cooloola Flower Growers Association
Secretary—Marion Dunchue
Lot 4 Morley Road
GYMPIE QLD 4570
Ph: (07) 5483 3969; Fax: (07) 5483 3969
Production and marketing of Australian natives grown in the region.
Corroboree Native Flower Growers Association
Secretary—Warren Rostron
338 Beerwah Road
STANMORE QLD 4514
Ph/Fax: (07) 5496 1914
Production and marketing of Corroboree flower (Stenanthemum) and
other Australian natives.
Oz Tropix
Mr Lex Starmer
19 Salihe Ave
MAREEBA QLD 4880
Ph: (07) 4094 4164
Production and marketing of flowers and other crops grown in the
region.
Flower Growers Association of Tropical North Queensland
President—Athol Durre
PO Box 241
DIMBULAH QLD 4872
Ph: (07) 4093 5490; Fax: (07) 4093 5357
Production and marketing of wildflowers and other cut flowers in
tropical north Queensland.
Maryborough Flower Growers Association
Noel & Laurel Lenthal
MS 236 Peridge Road
MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650
Ph: (07) 4121 6409
Production and marketing of Australian natives grown in the region.
Queensland Wax and Native Flower Association
Secretary—Dr Alison Fuss
PO Box 7925
TOOWOOMBA MAIL CENTRE QLD 4352
Ph: (07) 4638 0966; Fax: (07) 4638 5104
Focus on the production and marketing of rice flower, waxflower
and other Australian natives.
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South Burnett Growers Association
Secretary—Brian Tillyer
PO Box 4
BLACKBUTT QLD 4306
Ph/Fax: (07) 4163 0385
Production and marketing of flowers and other crops grown in the
region.
Sunshine Flower Growers Marketing Co-operative (Kangaflora)
Chairman—Ian Joyner
PO Box 1625
NOOSA HEADS QLD 4167
Ph/Fax: (07) 5485 4431
A marketing group specialising in proteas, traditional flower crops
and others.
Nursery industry association—Queensland
Queensland Nursery Industry Association Inc.
(Umbrella body for Queensland plant nurseries)
Executive Officer—Don Scotts
PO Box 345
SALISBURY QLD 4107
Ph: (07) 3277 7900; Fax: (07) 3277 7109
Nurseries propagating wildflowers
Ausflora Pacific (proteaceae and rice flower)
Rick Annal
200 Ure Road
GEMBROOK VIC 3783
Ph: (03) 5968 1650; Fax: (03) 5968 1676
E-mail: ausflora@satlink.com.au
Ausplant (Christmas bush, Ptilotus, rice flower, waxflower and con-
tract propagation)
Damian Cumming
PO Box 766
DALBY QLD 4405
Ph: (07) 4662 4934; Fax: (07) 4662 5611
Australian Farm Forestry Pty Ltd (native flowers and foliage, and
proteas)
Christopher Deane
PO Box 138
MAPLETON QLD 4560
Ph/Fax: (07) 5446 9177
E-mail: cedarhillresearc@hotmail.com
Baillie Flora (Ptilotus)
Graham & Beverley Baillie
PO Box 177
NOTE
Nurseries
are listed in
alphabetical
order.
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EMERALD QLD 4720
Ph: (07) 4982 1535; Fax: (07) 4987 4853; Mobile: 0418 821 535
Burbank Biotechnology (kangaroo paw)
PO Box 483
WYONG NSW 2259
Ph: (02) 4351 2099; Fax: (02) 4353 1875
Cairns Native Plants (Acacia, Baeckea, Banksia, Grevillea, Leptosper-
mum and Melaleuca)
Valerie Robbins
Cnr Bruce Highway and Anderson Road
White Rock
CAIRNS QLD 4868
Ph: (07) 4036 2655; Fax: (07) 4036 2061
Coastal Nursery* (contract propagation of Christmas bush and rice
flower)
Bryce & Jennifer Wilson
42 Worongary Road
MUDGEERABA QLD 4213
Ph: (07) 5530 5876; Fax: (07) 5530 4146
*NIASA accredited nursery
Fairhill Native Plants* (sub-tropical Grevillea, kangaroo paw, Lept-
ospermum, Melaleuca and some waxflower)
Alex Hansa
Fairhill Road
YANDINA QLD 4561
Ph: (07) 5446 8644; Fax: (07) 5446 8131
Web (wholesale orders): www.plantorder.com
*NIASA accredited nursery.
Flora Inspirations (Banksia plagiocarpa, Christmas bush and flannel
flower)
Terry Flanagan
29 Rustic Lane
Hampden Hall
KEMPSEY NSW 2440
Ph/Fax: (02) 6562 5575
E-mail: floragrow@midcoast.com.au
F. David Hockings (Bracteantha [everlasting daisy], Platysace, Stenan-
themum and other new crops)
PO Box 530
MALENY QLD 4552
Ph/Fax: (07) 5494 3385
Larkman Nurseries* (Berzelia, Brunia and contract propagation)
Clive Larkman
PO Box 567
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7 Jurat Road
LILYDALE VIC 3140
Ph: (03) 9735 3831; Fax: (03) 9739 6370
E-mail: larkman@larkmannurseries.com.au
Web: www.larkmannurseries.com.au
*NIASA accredited nursery
Lass O’Gowrie Gardens (plants for western Queensland, includ-
ing Acacia, Agonis, Baeckea, Banksia, Calothamnus, Cassinia, eucalypt,
Grevillea, Hakea, Leptospermum, Melaleuca, Micromyrtus, rice flower,
Thryptomene and waxflower)
Diane Akers
PO Box 639
CHARLEVILLE QLD 4470
Ph/Fax: (07) 4654 1915
Limpinwood Gardens Nursery (Christmas bush, Isopogon, rice
flower and waratah)
Russell & Sharon Costin
263 Limpinwood Valley Road
LIMPINWOOD via MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484
Ph: (02) 6679 3353; Fax: (02) 6679 3143
E-mail: rscostin@better.net.au
Mountain Nursery (Banksia plagiocarpa, Blandfordia, Christmas
bush, flannel flower and rice flower)
Paul Dalley
Trappaud Road
KEMPSIE NSW 2440
Ph: (02) 6562 7450; Fax: (02) 6563 1389
E-mail: pd@mountain-nursery.com.au
Web: www.mountain-nursery.com.au
Nanju Proteas (Banksia, Berzelia, Leucadendron, Leucospermum and
Protea)
Judy Moffatt
MS 582
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Ph/Fax: (07) 4697 8195
Nataus Nursery (flannel flower)
Steve & Cathy Edwards
76 Grassy Head Road
STEWARTS POINT via KEMPSEY NSW 2441
Ph/Fax: (02) 6569 0739
E-mail: skedwar@midcoast.com.au
New Horizons Tissue Culture Laboratory and Nursery (Ptilotus and
waxflower)
Ian Schultz
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MS 897
RAVENSBOURNE QLD 4352
Ph/Fax: (07) 4697 8290
New World Flora (kangaroo paw)
Adrian & Irene Bowden
PO Box 1210
MANJIMUP WA 6258
Ph/Fax: (08) 9771 8313
Protea Australis (Leucadendron, Leucospermum and Protea)
Ron Manton
PO Box 103
GROSE VALE NSW 2753
Ph: (02) 4572 1162; Fax: (02) 4572 1050
Proteaflora Enterprises Pty Ltd* (Leucadendron, Leucospermum, Protea
and Serruria)
Margot McIntyre
PO Box 252
MONBULK VIC 3793
Ph: (03) 9756 7233; Fax: (03) 9756 6948
E-mail: protea@protea.com.au
Web: www.protea.com.au
*NIASA accredited nursery
Protea Nursery (Acacia, Banksia, Dryandra, kangaroo paw, Leucaden-
dron, Leucospermum, Protea and waratah)
Ria Schuchmann
‘Bunyama Valley’
PO Box 25
Warne Road
KANDANGA QLD 4570
Ph/Fax: (07) 5484 3245
Protea Park (Protea, Leucadendron, Leucospermum and waratah)
Bob Nash
116 Kildeys Road
BOREEN POINT QLD 4565
Ph: (07) 5485 3396; Fax: (07) 5485 3022
Offers a consulting service with the sale of plants.
School of Agriculture and Horticulture (grafted waxflower)
Ian Gordon
The University of Queensland, Gatton
LAWES QLD 4343
Ph: (07) 5460 1235; Fax: (07) 5460 1455
Sunglow Flowers Pty Ltd (kangaroo paw, Ptilotus and rice flower)
Philip Watkins
PO Box 716
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CANNINGTON WA 6107
Ph: (08) 9525 1800; Fax: (08) 9525 1607
E-mail: sunglow@iinet.net.au
Yates Botanicals (Grevillea and kangaroo paw)
RMB 3322
Hensons Road
SOMERSBY NSW 2250
Ph: (02) 4372 1210; Fax: (02) 4372 1540
Yellow Rock Native Nursery Pty Ltd (Christmas bush, flannel
flower and waratah)
Tony Foster & Neil Kirby
PO Box 58
WINMALEE NSW 2777
Ph: (02) 4754 2637; Fax: (02) 4754 2640
E-mail: a.jfos@pnc.com.au or nkirby@pnc.com.au
Cultural notes available.
Yuruga Nursery Pty Ltd* (Acacia, Baeckea, east coast Banksia,
eucalypt, Grevillea, Leptospermum, Melaleuca, waxflower and contract
propagation—large scale and small)
Peter & Ann Radke
Kennedy Highway
PO Box 220
WALKAMIN QLD 4872
Ph: (07) 4093 3826; Fax (07) 4093 3869
E-mail: yuruga@tpgi.com.au
*NIASA accredited nursery
Western Flora* (Baeckea, rice flower, Scholtzia and waxflower)
Brian Jack
PO Box 88
COOROW WA 6515
Ph: (08) 9952 5040; Fax: (08) 9952 5053
*NIASA accredited nursery
Seed merchants
Austra Hort Pty Ltd (large range of Australian native species, South
African Proteaceae)
Mark Smith or Brett McLean
PO Box 595
CLEVELAND QLD 4163
Ph: (07) 3821 0745; Fax: (07) 3821 0746
E-mail: salesqld@austrahort.com.au
D. Orriell—seed exporters (eastern and Western Australian species,
including eucalypt and flannel flower, South African Proteaceae)
Patricia Orriell
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45 Frape Avenue
YOKINE WA 6060
Ph: (08) 9344 2290; Fax: (08) 9344 8982
E-mail: dorriell@iinet.net.au
Landcare Services (Western Australian native species)
Bayden Smith & Steve Fry
PO Box 167
YORK WA 6302
Ph: (08) 9641 4064; Fax: (08) 9641 4013
E-mail: landcare@iinet.net.au
Nindethana Seed Service (eastern and Western Australian species)
Peter Luscombe
PO Box 2121
ALBANY WA 6331
Ph: (08) 9844 3533; Fax: (08) 9844 3573
E-mail: nindseed@fullcomp.com.au
Royston Petrie Seeds Pty Ltd (Australian native species and South
African Proteaceae)
PO Box 77
KENTHURST NSW 2156
Ph: (02) 9654 1186; Fax: (02) 9654 2658
E-mail: roseed@bigpond.com
Seed Centre—Department of Conservation & Land Management
(CALM) (primarily Western Australian native species)
Mark or Monica Dalton
Brain Street
MANJIMUP WA 6258
Ph: (08) 9772 1288; Fax: (08) 9772 1305
E-mail: markd@calm.wa.gov.au
Consultants
Alison Fuss (flower quality management and quality assurance)
54 Phillip Street
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Ph: (07) 4638 0966; Fax: (07) 4638 5104
E-mail: alisonfuss@bigpond.com
Anne Story (postharvest management, transport, distribution and
marketing)
PO Box 7667
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4352
Ph: (07) 4635 6845; Fax: (07) 4635 9422
E-mail: annestory@bigpond.com
A & H Consulting Services (advice on nutrition and agronomy of
wildflower and protea crops)
Ken Tanks
PO Box 83
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WOODBURN NSW 2472
Ph/Fax: (02) 6682 2733; Mobile: 0417 405 356
Australian Farm Forestry Pty Ltd (farm assessments, planning and
layout, flower and foliage production)
Christopher Deane
PO Box 138
MAPLETON QLD 4560
Ph/Fax: (07) 5446 9177
E-mail : cedarhillresearc@hotmail.com
Hortech Services Pty Ltd (irrigation consultants)
Peter Broomhall
PO Box 370
KALLANGUR QLD 4503
Mobile: 0418 878 484; Fax: (07) 3886 0389
E-mail: hortech@ats.com.au
Web: http://www.ats.com.au/~hortech
Irrigation management. Irri-Scan North is another arm of the
company working north of Sarina. Contact details as above.
E-mail: irriscannorth@internetnorth.com.au
IHM Pty Ltd (setting up a wildflower farm, getting into export. Have
an interactive crop model for calculating cash flow budgets given dif-
ferent cropping scenarios)
Dr Brian Freeman
PO Box 700
GOSFORD NSW 2250
Ph: (02) 4323 9501; Fax: (02) 4323 9504
E-mail: ihm@enternet.com.au
or
Brian Mills
PO Box 6170
MOOLOOLAH QLD 4553
Ph: (07) 5492 9388; Fax: (07) 5492 9399; Mobile: 0412 163 467
E-mail: bgmills@bigpond.com
Plant health diagnostic services
Agritech Laboratory Services (soil, water and leaf tissue testing)
PO Box 549
214 McDougall Street
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Ph: (07) 4633 0599; Fax: (07) 4633 0711
E-mail: agritech@bigpond.com
Biological Crop Protection (soil nematodes, microbiological and
disease diagnostic advisory services)
Dr Graham Stirling
3601 Moggill Road
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MOGGILL QLD 4070
Ph: (07) 3202 7419; Fax: (07) 3202 8033; Mobile: 0412 083 489
E-mail: biolcrop@powerup.com.au
CropHealthServices—Redlands(diagnosticadvisoryservices—diseases,
pests, nutritional problems and disorders; consulting on plant health
issues. Testing of water, soil/potting media, leaf tissue analysis, testing
for pesticides in water and soil and interpretation of all results. Service
handles all amenity horticulture industries, including flower crops and
has expertise in the diagnosis of wildflower diseases).
Department of Primary Industries
Centre for Amenity and Environmental Horticulture
Redlands Research Station
Cnr Delancey Street & Finucane Road
PO Box 327
CLEVELAND QLD 4163
Ph: (07) 3286 1488; Fax: (07) 3286 3094
Crop Tech Laboratories Pty Ltd (soil, water and leaf tissue testing)
MS 305
Langbeckers Road
BUNDABERG QLD 4670
Ph: (07) 4155 6344; Fax (07) 4155 6656
E-mail: croptech@b130.aone.net.au
Incitec Ltd (soil, water and leaf tissue testing)
PO Box 140
MORNINGSIDE QLD 4170
Ph: (07) 3867 9300; Fax: (07) 3867 9310
Pivot Limited (Brisbane) (soil, water and leaf tissue testing)
Prescription Farming Centre
Savage Street
PINKENBA QLD 4008
Ph: (07) 3260 2866; Fax: (07) 3260 2679
Toll free: 1800 800 554
Web: www.pivot.com.au
Soil Tec (soil and plant tissue analysis)
PO Box 374
ALSTONVILLE NSW 2477
Ph: (02) 6628 1411; Fax: (02) 66 285868
E-mail: chemist@soiltec.com.au
Dam design, hydrologic analysis, irrigation
design
Australian Water Management and Design Pty Ltd
Jeff Benjamin
Level 1, Office 4
81 Byrnes Street,
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MAREEBA QLD 4880
Ph: (07) 4092 6720; Mobile: 0409 892 933
E-mail: water@internetnorth.com.au
Landform Survey and Design
Warren Blackburn & Steve Hanlon
MS 1619
CECIL PLAINS QLD 4407
Ph: (07) 4668 0329; Fax: (07) 4668 0299; Mobile: 0418 790 302
NQ (North Queensland) Irrigation Design Pty Ltd
Colin Bendall
PO Box 1715
MAREEBA QLD 4880
Ph/Fax: (07) 4092 4432; Mobile: 0419 711 324
E-mail: nqid@fastinternet.net.au
Sudholz Pty Ltd
Dick Sudholz
PO 883
GOONDIWINDI QLD 4390
Ph: (07) 4671 1044; Fax: (07) 4671 2022
Marketing information
Do Our Own Marketing
Dr Rob Fletcher has been responsible for a RIRDC New Crops project
from:
School of Land & Food
The University of Queensland
GATTON QLD 4345
Ph: (07) 5460 1311; Fax: (07) 5460 1112
E-mail: r.fletcher@mailbox.uq.edu.au
Web: www.newcrops.uq.edu.au
He publishes the Australian New Crops Newsletter which is available by
subscription for $30 a year (two issues a year, postage included within
Australia).HehasalsodevelopedtheDoOurOwnMarketingResearch
programme for new industries, which is supported by the DOOR
Marketing Manual (see page 121). Training courses have been held
throughoutQueensland,northernNewSouthWalesandNewZealand.
Domestic market price information
• Australian Horticulture (see journal listing, page 124)
• Flower Link (see journal listing, page 124)
• Flemington (Sydney) Market Reports are available by subscription.
Daily, weekly and annual reports are available. Sample reports and
subscription information can be viewed on-line:
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Web:www.agric.nsw.gov.au/Hort/Fmrs/Fmrs_report/flowers.htm
• NationalFlowerCentre—Melbourne.Thursdaytradingfiguresformajor
product lines, including some wildflowers, are available on-line:
Web: http://freshchain.com.au Click on the ‘flowers’ icon for the
NFC News.
Inspections for interstate produce shipments
Regulations governing the interstate movement of flowers have been
subject to constant change in recent years. At the time of writing certi-
ficationisrequiredforflowersmovingfromQueenslandintoTasmania
and Western Australia. Contact the nearest horticultural office of DPI
or NSW Agriculture for current requirements and, if necessary, the
names of local inspectors.
To be put in contact with your nearest Queensland Horticulture In-
stitute office, phone the DPI Call Centre for the cost of a local call
on 13 25 23 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding
public holidays.
Export associations
Flower Export Council of Australia (FECA) Inc.
Executive Officer
PO Box 442
NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051
Ph: (03) 9258 6150; Fax: (03) 9258 6112; Mobile: 0416 258 471
E-mail: feca@netspace.net.au
Web: www.feca.org.au/~feca
FECA is the peak industry body for the Australian floricultural export
industry.FECA’sobjectivesincludemarketingandpromotioninoverseas
markets, providing market intelligence, support and advice to industry
andrepresentingtheindustrytogovernmentinallmatterspertainingto
export. FECA’s members account for 75% of the volume of all flower
exports from Australia. The FECA web site provides information on
commodities and has links to flower exporter sites.
Exporters
Australian Flora Corporation
Wil Spierenburg
PO Box 355
PALMWOODS QLD 4555
Ph: (07) 5442 3055; Fax: (07) 5442 3044
Austwinds International Pty Ltd
Fred Van Wijk
PO Box 563
TULLAMARINE VIC 3043
Ph: (03) 9379 8330; Fax: (03) 9379 8514
E-mail: Austwinds@interspace.com.au
Carter and Spencer International (Brisbane) Pty Ltd
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Some exporters
produce helpful
newsletters to assist
their growers.
Chanel Day
PO Box 30
Brisbane Markets
ROCKLEA QLD 4106
Ph: (07) 3848 1299; Fax: (07) 3848 1233
E-mail: chanel@csibris.com.au
Collina Export
Brian Harris
Warehouse L
Melbourne Markets
542 Footscray Road
FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011
Ph: (03) 9689 6600; Fax: (03) 9689 5222
Floratrade International Pty Ltd
Shaun Keenan or Peter Shea
Unit 1, 14 Freight Road,
TULLAMARINE VIC 3043
Ph: (03) 9338 0444; Fax: (03) 9338 4455
E-mail: ftrade@magnafield.com.au
Great Aussie Flower Growers
Brian Richards
Lot 202 Anduramba Road
CROWS NEST QLD 4355
Ph: (07) 4698 1531; Fax: (07) 4698 1700
IHM Pty Ltd
Dr Brian Freeman
PO Box 700
GOSFORD NSW 2250
Ph: (02) 4323 9501; Fax: (02) 4323 9504
New Zealand Bloom
Stephanie McGregor
PO Box 107009
Airport Oaks
AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND
Ph: 64 9 275 6324; Fax: 64 9 275 3156
E-mail: info@nzbloom.com
The Australian Flower Company
Jamie Creer
40–42 John Street,
MASCOT NSW 2020
Ph: (02) 9667 2766; Fax: (02) 9667 2773
E-mail: jamiec@austflower.com.au
For further Australian flower exporters contact FECA (page 103)
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AQIS offices
For information on exporting cut flowers and foliage contact an export
inspector at the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS),
Department of Primary Industry & Energy. The address and contact
numbersfortheseofficesatkeyexportlocationsinCairnsandBrisbane
are listed below. Other offices are located at Bundaberg, Gladstone,
Mackay and Townsville.
Brisbane
GPO Box 778
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Ph: (07) 3246 8755; Fax: (07) 3839 9313
Cairns
PO Box 96
Airport Administration Centre
Cairns International Airport
CAIRNS QLD 4870
Ph: (07) 4030 7800; Fax: (07) 4035 9578
Environmental legislation
Environment Australia
For export permits or authorities, including CITES information,
contact your exporter or:
Wildlife Protection Section
Environment Australia
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6274 2768; Fax: (02) 6274 1921
Environmental Protection Agency
For information on environmental matters, including licensing
requirements for the cultivation of Australian native species in
Queensland contact:
Naturally Queensland Information Centre
c/- Environmental Protection Agency
PO Box 155
Albert Street
BRISBANE QLD 4002
Ph: (07) 3227 8187; Fax: (07) 3227 8749
Pesticides and spraying
AVCARE Ltd
National Association for Crop Protection & Animal Health
Locked Bag 916
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6230 6399; Fax: (02) 6230 6355
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E-mail: avcare@ozemail.com.au
Centre for Pesticide Application and Safety
University of Queensland, Gatton College
GATTON QLD 4343
Ph: (07) 5460 1281; Fax: (07) 5460 1283
Farmcare (ChemCert)
ChemCert Training Queensland
PO Box 17
GRANGE QLD 4051
Ph: (07) 3352 5033; Fax: (07) 3352 5042
E-mail: chemcert@powerup.com.au
National Registration Authority (permits for off label use of agricul-
tural chemicals)
PO Box E 240
KINGSTON ACT 2604
Ph: (02) 6272 5852; Fax: (02) 6272 5788
E-mail: nra.contact@nra.gov.au
Web: www.affa.gov.au/nra
Infopest—pest information management system on CD-ROM
This DPI product is available from:
Infopest Marketing Manager
DPI Animal & Plant Health Services
GPO Box 46
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Ph: (07) 3239 3967; Fax: (07) 3211 3293
E-mail: infopest@dpi.qld.gov.au
Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/aphs/infopest
Vermin control
For information on controlling native birds contact:
Environmental Protection Agency
Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service
Ph: (07) 3227 7111
To control other vermin contact your nearest office of the Department
of Natural Resources.
Bureau of Meteorology
Weather forecasts and historic climatic data (refer to the White Pages
telephone directory). Historical information is available on a fee-for-
service basis (minimum charge $5) by contacting:
Ph: (07) 3239 8700; Fax: (07) 3239 8679
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For training in
pesticide application
contact ChemCert
to find your nearest
accredited trainer.
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E-mail: climate.qld@bom.gov.au
Queensland Government technical services
Ornamental crops
• Crop Health Services, see page 101
• DPI Call Centre, see page 109
• GrowSearch Australia, see page 108
Land vegetation management officers
Landvegetationmanagementofficersareavailableforexpertassistance
withvegetationandtreemanagementincludingtheretentionandman-
agementofremnantvegetation,vegetationmanagementplanning,tree
useonfarmsincludingwindbreakdesignandspeciesselection,clearing,
non-industrial farm forestry and forest enrichment. Your local office of
the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can put you in contact
with your nearest land vegetation management officer where available.
Land conservation extension officers
Land conservation extension officers are available in some districts to
provideexpertassistanceinplanningfarmlayoutsandprovidingadvice
on land management. Your local office of the Department of Natural
Resources can put you in contact with your nearest land conservation
officer, where available.
Water extension advice
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officers can provide advice
on most aspects of water use on farms including dam construction
and maintenance, stream licensing, bore development, irrigation selec-
tion, water quality and farm drainage problems. Your local office of
the Department of Natural Resources can put you in contact with the
nearest office where this advice is available.
Farm financial counselling service
In Queensland, DPI provides business advisory services to producers
who are in difficulty from continuing environmental and economic
pressures. Trained counsellors can help in the analysis of financial situ-
ations and the development of business plans. Your local DPI office or
the DPI Call Centre, telephone 13 25 23, can put you in touch with
your nearest financial counsellor.
FarmBis
FarmBis provides training grants to primary producers to assist partici-
pation in a wide range of activities including: farm business manage-
ment and financial planning, resource management, the development
of technical skills, rural marketing, risk management, training in Do
Our Own Research and quality assurance.
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Funds are available for individual training grants and group training
activities. Professional advice grants are available to assist producers
to improve their farm business skills by engaging a consultant. Eligible
areas include new technology for increased profit, understanding fi-
nancial data, best practice and improving the management of cropping
programs. The assistance covers 75% of the training or consultation
costs. Contact FarmBis for conditions and application forms before
undertaking training or engaging a consultant.
Contact:
Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority
GPO Box 211
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Toll free: 1800 623 946; Ph: (07) 3370 0120
Queensland Herbarium
TheQueenslandHerbariumprovidesacomprehensiveplantidentifica-
tion and information service. This is free to the general public and $10
per specimen, with a minimum charge of $20, for commercial users.
The Public Plant Information Centre has a comprehensive reference
collection of the flora of Queensland, interactive plant identification
guides,botanicalreferenceworksandaccesstotheHerbarium’sbotani-
cal databases. Before sending samples, ring to obtain a copy of the fact
sheet Botanical specimens for identification: What we require.
Queensland Herbarium
Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Mt Coot-tha
Mt Coot-tha Road
TOOWONG QLD 4066
Ph: (07) 3896 9325; Fax: (07) 3896 9624
E-mail: queensland.herbarium@env.qld.gov.au
Library and literature search services
GrowSearch Australia is a specialist library and database service for
flower and nursery crops. The service has extensive holdings on the
commercial cultivation of wildflowers and proteas and the associated
industry. Search and document delivery services are available for a
modest charge. A CD-ROM of the GrowSearch database is also avail-
able. Contact:
GrowSearch Australia
Centre for Amenity & Environmental Horticulture
Department of Primary Industries
PO Box 327
CLEVELAND QLD 4163
Ph: (07) 3821 3784; Fax: (07) 3286 7618
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DPI’s Central Library in Brisbane provides a range of special informa-
tion services that may be of interest to growers. These include:
• access to the library’s extensive book and journal collection
• on-line public access catalogue (OPAC) terminals that provide ac-
cess to the DPI library catalogue and to material held in the State
Library of Queensland (Brisbane only)
• literature searches from CD-ROM and the Internet (fee charged).
General enquiries can be directed to:
Brisbane: Ph: (07) 3239 3126; Fax: (07) 3239 3128
Other information sources
AgriInfonet is a DPI marketing information access service aimed at as-
sistingsmalltomediumagriculturalenterprisessearchfornewbusiness
opportunities in export markets. Information on the range of services
available can be obtained from:
The AgriInfonet Project Leader
Rural Market Development
GPO Box 46
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Ph: (07) 3239 3307; Fax: (07) 3221 3896
The DPI Call Centre provides help in accessing the range of DPI
information products and services. The Call Centre number is
13 25 23 and it operates from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You
can access this service from anywhere in Queensland for the cost of a
local call. Non-Queensland residents phone (07) 3404 6999.
Agricultural booksellers
DPI Publications
GPO Box 46
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Ph: 1800 816 541 or (07) 3239 3100; Fax: (07) 3239 6509
E-mail: books@dpi.qld.gov.au
Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/catalogue
Also supply Australian Rainman, $50 plus $8 postage and handling,
and Prime Notes on CD-ROM, $45 plus $6 postage and handling. A
Prime Notes on CD-ROM upgrade costs $30.
To buy Infopest on CD-ROM contact:
Infopest Marketing Manager
Animal & Plant Health Services
Department of Primary Industries
GPO Box 46
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Ph: (07) 3239 3967; Fax: (07) 3211 3293
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These
booksellers special-
ise in agricultural
books.
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E-mail: infopest@dpi.qld.gov.au
Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/aphs/infopest
Cost: Yearly subscription (3 CD updates): $180, Single CD: $95.
Florilegium
PO Box 644
ROZELLE NSW 2039
Ph: (02) 9555 8589; Fax: (02) 9818 4409
E-mail: florileg@ozemail.com.au
Granny Smith’s Bookshop
208 Nicholson Road
PO Box 27
SUBIACO WA 6008
Ph: (08) 9388 1965; Fax: (08) 9388 1852
E-mail: granny@aoi.com.au
Web: www.aoi.com.au/granny
Johima Books
PO Box 4048
27 Hassall Street
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
Ph: (02) 9687 1922; Fax: (02) 9687 1027
E-mail: nat@johima.com.au
Web: www.johima.com.au
Landlinks Press*
PO Box 1139
COLLINGWOOD VIC 3066
Freecall: 1800 645 051; Ph: (03) 9662 7666; Fax: (03) 9662 7555
E-mail: sales@publish.csiro.au
Web: www.publish.csiro.au
*Have RIRDC publications.
Morescope Publishing
50 Carters Road
PORT HUON TAS 7116
Ph: (03) 6297 1777; Fax: (03) 6297 1144
NRE Information Centre
8 Nicholson Street
PO Box 500
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
Ph: (03) 9637 8080; Fax (03) 9637 8150
NSW Agriculture
Publications Sales Unit
Locked Bag 21
ORANGE NSW 2800
Ph: (02) 6391 3433
Orders: Freecall: 1800 028 374; Fax: 1800 642 065
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Contacts through the Yellow Pages
The following Yellow Pages headings cover the main topics for which
contacts may be needed. Check the listings under the appropriate
heading. It is not always easy to track down a good contact from the
Yellow Pages listings when your need is highly specific to the flower
industry.FormorespecificcontactstheFlowerRegisterAustraliaishighly
recommended (see page 124).
Boxes and cartons—cardboard &/or fibre
Packaging, filling and sealing equipment
Chemicals/fertilisers
Chemicals, agricultural
Fertilisers
Insecticides, herbicides and fungicides
Lime
Chemical suppliers
Soil conditioners and treatments
Cold room builders/designers
Cold stores
Consultants
Farm and agricultural advisory services
Horticultural consultants
Economics and marketing
Florists—wholesale
Equipment, irrigation, machinery
Agricultural machinery
Engineers
Farm equipment and supplies
Instruments—scientific
Irrigation
Scales and weighing equipment
Manufacturers of harvesting and/or grading
machinery
Agricultural machinery
Engineers, general
Engineers, manufacturing
Farm equipment and supplies
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Nurseries
Wholesale
Pesticides and spraying
Fertiliser and/or insecticide spreading
Protective clothing
Spray equipment and/or supplies
Postharvest handling and packaging
Carriers—light
Refrigerated transport services
Transport services
Seeds
Seedsmen