Finally the Farmer’s Corner is back in action after laying off for months ……….!

This time you will see more vegetables from lowland aside some from highlands [too much rain in CH… let’s  keep our fingers crossed for  favorable weather]

There will be varieties of vegetables and fruits for your pick such as cucumbers, okra, long beans, petola, eggplants, edamame, mushroom; jackfruits, papaya, honeydew melons, and hopefully some leafy vegetables will be available by then.

For those who are looking for organic compost, fertilizer, vermi-compost, Australian lemons, vegetable seeds and seedlings/saplings, herbs and publications – all will be available at the Farmer’s Corner! Let’s know in advance if you want to enjoy a cup of organic coffee/tea and organic wholemeal bread with homemade organic mulberry jam or grassfed butter… enjoy your breakfast in the garden!

Cheers and look forward to seeing you & Happy Shopping!!

Please REMEMBER to bring your own shopping bags!

Hari Organik (or Organic Day) is CETDEM’s signature event, organised once every 2–3 months since August 2009. This event has grown from strength to strength, bringing together organic farmers, retailers, cafes, restaurants and other organic players under one banner to provide a forum for increasing awareness and interchange of ideas, through talks, demonstrations and fun events for children and adults alike.

Our Objectives:

• Promote organic lifestyle & sustainable living
• Help connect producers, cooks and consumers, a platform for networking and sharing information and experiences
• Growth, distribution and networking
• Enhance spirit of voluntarism
• Increase public awareness of the importance of organic farming/food
• Help new growers and entrepreneurs to distinguish their market place

Please join us in our upcoming Hari Organik, next April 21st on Taman Pusat Bandar SS2, Petaling Jaya.

This workshop aims to teach participants how to reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency in their households.

Facilitator: Engr. Gurmit Singh (CETDEM)

Co-facilitator: Mr. Edward Chong (Taylor’s University)

Admission is open to all (subjected to availability of seats) and free of charge, sponsored by office of YB Elizabeth Wong.

Please bring along three (3) months electricity bills.

For registration, please contact Mr. Edward Chong at 012-4005055 or 03-56295572 and edward.chong@taylors.edu.my

An event that happens every 3rd Sunday of the month except on public holidays and clashes with our other major events.

If you are looking for fresh, affordable organic vegetables, fruits, and some delicious breads/quick breads, this is the place for you! Organic fertilizer, vermi compost, compost bins, vegetable seeds/seedlings and publications on farming/health & environment matters are also available for sale.

Objectives of this small farmer’s corner include:

• To cater specifically for small organic farms as an outlet to market their produce.
• To cultivate closer relationships/trust amongst farmers and consumers.
•  To provide fresh and affordable organically grown vegetables to consumers, especially to the local community.

If you are looking for fresh, affordable organic vegetables and some delicious breads/quick breads, this is the place for you! Let’s see if we can serve you an exciting scrumptious breakfast on that morning!! Interested?

Vegetable seeds/seedlings, organic fertilizer, compost and compost bins are available for sale. The Objectives of this small farmer’s corner include:

• To Cater specifically for small organic farmers as an outlet to market their produce.
• To Cultivate closer relationships/trust amongst farmers and consumers.
• To Provide fresh and affordable organically grown vegetables to consumers.

See you oat the Organic Farming Community Centre at No 29 Jalan 19/15, Section 19, Petaling Jaya.

Visit us at http://www.cetdem.org.my/ and http://www.facebook.com/cetdem.org.my

#organic #market

Go Go Treasure Hunt by taking LRT and Bus. It is time to leave your car behind and challenge yourself to hunt by taking public transport. What’s more interesting than joining this interesting event in a group of five. Hunters will be given a series of clues along the way and prizes are awaiting you at the end point.

With the support from MBPJ and RapidKL, CETDEM and Zon 20 Council Member is organising a PJ-EcoMobility Treasure Hunt to encourage the usage of public transport in local community.

Date : 3rd December 2016 (Saturday)
Time : 7am to 12pm
Starting point: Taman Aman, Jalan 22/49, 47800 Petaling Jaya.

Our project aims to raise more awareness of local community on the importance of walking, cycling and using public transport (LRT, bus, carpooling) when travelling from first mile to last mile. Most importantly, a change in lifestyle to reduce individual carbon footprint.

Schedule
7:00 am : Registration
7.30 am : Briefing
7.50 am : Flag Off by YBhg Tuan Mohd Azizi bin Mohd Zain, Mayor of Petaling Jaya.
11.00 am : Light Refreshment
11.45 am : Prize giving and photo session
12:00pm : End

Registration
Registration is Free of Charge and priority is given to Petaling Jaya citizen. Deadline for registration is 25th November 2016.

Kindly download the registration form from http://cetdem.org.my/wordpress/?p=5385. You can either fax to 03 – 7875 4039 or email to ecom@cetdem.org.my before 25th November 2016. Your team will receive an email notification shortly after submission. For more information, kindly contact Ms. Ooi May Chen at 03-78757767 or email to ecom@cetdem.org.my .

Direction to Taman Aman
Participants are encouraged to take LRT (Kelana Jaya Line) and stop at Taman Paramount LRT station. Buses available are T785 and T790. Let’s walk the talk by practising EcoMobility lifestyle.