BGGC Structure
The Braidwood Garlic Growers Co-op Ltd (BGGC) was established in November 2017, under the Co-operatives National Law (NSW), and is a distributing co-operative with share capital.
The BGGC is owned and controlled by its members - one member one vote. It operates under the principles of voluntary and open membership; democratic member control and member economic participation. The democratic decision-making process is one of the fundamental differences between a co-operative and a company, and guides the BGGC approach to activities and priorities.
For the BGGC to thrive, it needs active members participating in Co-op activities as well as focusing on their own garlic production. The structure and membership provisions are set out in the Rules and associated Operating Procedures.
The BGGC is owned and controlled by its members - one member one vote. It operates under the principles of voluntary and open membership; democratic member control and member economic participation. The democratic decision-making process is one of the fundamental differences between a co-operative and a company, and guides the BGGC approach to activities and priorities.
For the BGGC to thrive, it needs active members participating in Co-op activities as well as focusing on their own garlic production. The structure and membership provisions are set out in the Rules and associated Operating Procedures.
BGGC Mission
- Promote the growing of garlic in the Southern Tablelands area.
- Share information and advice and continue to encourage new growers of garlic in the area.
- Promote chemical free and regenerative land practices when growing garlic, taking into account natural diversity and sound management of natural resources.
- Develop and promote collaborative approaches to growing, marketing and distribution of garlic within the region
- Assist growers to maximise their on farm income by supplying Australian grown garlic all year around.
BGGC Objectives
Create a knowledge, marketing and economic hub that facilitates the production of regionally grown garlic by both small and larger scale producers in the Southern Tablelands region. It aims to extend the region’s production season to include mid and late season varieties.
Support garlic growing that is carried out in a sustainable way, using organic principles, without the use of artificial chemicals and fertilisers.
Assist growers who aim to produce an economically viable crop and achieve a consistent quality standard, which fosters the promotion of the 'Braidwood Garlic' brand.
Braidwood Garlic for discerning garlic lovers
Support garlic growing that is carried out in a sustainable way, using organic principles, without the use of artificial chemicals and fertilisers.
Assist growers who aim to produce an economically viable crop and achieve a consistent quality standard, which fosters the promotion of the 'Braidwood Garlic' brand.
Braidwood Garlic for discerning garlic lovers
BGGC Activities
- Be a marketing group which promotes the co-operative’s brand and the quality and provenance of the garlic grown by members.
- Share garlic growing related knowledge, information and production resources between members.
- Implement standards for the classification, grading, packaging and labelling of garlic grown by members.
- Support members in selling the garlic they have grown.
- Facilitate bulk purchasing of production inputs for members.