4th National Conference on Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in Agriculture

The 4th National Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in Agriculture Conference will be held from 17 to 20 October 2005 at LaTrobe University, Beechworth, Victoria. The theme for this year's conference is "DIVERSITY AND INNOVATION".
Further information can be found on the conference web site www.cdesign.com.au/ems2005 .   The EMS in Agriculture conference aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and give opportunity for delegates to learn from experiences in different industries. The conference will also provide a forum for robust discussion and debate about the future roles for EMS and EMS related approaches in Australia agriculture and identify opportunities for EMS to contribute to broader natural resource management outcomes.
The conference is designed for people developing and implementing EMS and EMS-related activities or seeking to explore how it can be used. We seek to appeal to farmers and groups involved in EMS, industry groups, Farmers Federations, industry bodies, Catchment Management Agencies, State and Commonwealth agencies, policy makers, scientists in research and extension and people involved in Quality Assurance, food processing and supply chain management.