2010 Annual General Meeting, Information Day and Field Day
Details are now available regarding the Annual General Meeting, Information and Field day, 2010, to be held in the Central Ranges growing area of NSW at Orange, July 17-18 and all activities are open to the public. For the convenience of visitors, the venue for the meeting will be the Orange ex-Service’ Club in the centre of town where there are a number of options for accommodation.
The Saturday 17 July program, will begin with the formal AGM in the first part of the morning, followed by guest speakers and discussion regarding issues facing the industry and growers. This year our guest speakers are the co-authors of the book ‘Taming the Truffle’, Prof. Alessandra Zambonelli, from Italy and Dr Ian Hall, from New Zealand.
On Saturday night, 17 July, after the AGM and Information Day, a magnificent 6 course Degustation Truffle Dinner, with accompanying wines will be served, for $175/head, at the Highland Heritage Restaurant, under the guidance of the well known local Chef, Michael Manners. Numbers will be limited and it will be open to the public, so members would be wise to book early by email, via the following link Highland Heritage Estate Restaurant.
The Sunday 18 July program will start with a field visit (by bus) to a local 6000 tree truffiere followed by a workshop forum back at the Ex-Services club with guest speakers and discussion on grower issues.
The cost per head for the day programs is $55 per day and the full agenda for both days is available via the following link, Final-Agenda-2010
Bookings and payments are now being accepted for the AGM and Information day, the Field Trip/Workshop day. Please visit the 2010 AGM and Information Day Registration and Payment page for details and information on how to pay.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Report on Aspects of the European Truffle Industry
The International Specialised Skills Institute Inc. of Victoria, and Skills Victoria of the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development, funded a Fellowship for Noel Fitzpatrick to study the truffle industry in Europe. Noel, an Executive Committee member of the Association visited Italy, France and Spain in late 2008 during the truffle season and has kindly shared his report with us. The Report entitled Australian Truffles: Growing, Harvesting and Value Adding, is available for the information of members.
The Wider World of Truffles
Native truffles throughout the world are playing an essential role in maintaining the health of ecosystems and The Hidden Life of Truffles is a fascinating insight into the world of native truffles, world wide. The article, from the Scientific American Journal, was written by Professor Jim Trappe of Oregon and Dr Andrew Claridge of NSW, both well known to the Australian Truffle Growers Association for their combined work in Australian native truffles and the animals likely eat them and the valuable T. melanosporum.
Presentations from the 2009 AGM in Tasmania
The following were the three major presentations at the 2009 Annual General Meeting held in Launceston Tasmania.
The Association’s President’s Report set the tone for activities during the immediate future, reflecting on the need for the Association to increase its funding base in order to better promote the interests of members.
Guest Speaker Paul Miller, President of the Australian Olive Association Ltd provided an excellent set of interesting parallels between the olive and the truffle industries in his presentation entitled, An Effective Organisation for Quality and Marketing.
Mr Alan Nelson presented an interesting insight in to the activities of his company, The Wine and Truffle Company and provided comparisons with the industry. Alan is the newly appointed CEO of The Wine and Truffle Company of Western Australia, a welcome new member to the Australian Truffle Growers Association.
Annual General Meeting and Information Day, July 2010.
The Association’s AGM and information Day for 2010 is the be held in the Central Ranges growing area of NSW on the weekend of 17 and 18 July 2010 and is open to the public. For the convenience of visitors, the venue for the meeting will be the Orange ex-Service’ Club in the centre of town. There are a number of options for accommodation but the closest (walking distance) are the Templers Mill Motel and the Town Square Motel. The Association dinner will be held on the night of the Saturday 17th of July at the Highland Heritage Estate Restaurant. Numbers will be limited so it would be wise to book early.
Further details of the two days’ events will be available later on the website and by bulletin to members.
Welcome to the Australian Truffle Grower's Association
Truffle Cutters
The perfect truffle accessory and a must for your kitchen or table, the precision engineered, adjustable, stainless steel Truffle Cutter. Now available from your Association for just $49.95 including postage and handling of $5 in Australia.The Truffle Book
The Truffle Book is a perfect, easy introduction to the pleasurable and mysterious world of truffles. The Truffle Book won a Special Award in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards July 2006, for books published in English, outside UK and USA, and was included in the finals for a global award in April 2007. It is available from the Association for $35 plus $5 handling and postage in Australia.
More on The Truffle Book...Taming the Truffle
The secrets of when, how, and where to collect truffles have been passed from generation to generation since ancient times, but artificial cultivation remains the holy grail. Here in the most comprehensive practical treatment of the gastronomic treasure to date, the art and science of the high-stakes pursuit come together. Signed copies are now available from the Association for $59 including postage in Australia.
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