YOU ARE AT: HOME » SOIL ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND Bringing the Soil Association's expertise closer to farmers, manufacturers, consumers and policy makers in Scotland. » News » Events » Organic Food Festival 2008 » Educational resources » Organic farms you can visit » Farmers and growers » Cultivating Communities » Organic Farming magazine » Aquaculture » Policy work » Food for Life » Scottish Food and Drink » About us » Frequently asked questions » Useful links » Job vacancies  »   IN FOCUS Latest: 12,804 visitors make Soil Association Scotland's Organic Food Festival a huge success! Thinking of going organic? Come along and discover how to convert your farm, how you can benefit from organic grants and the market opportunities for your business. » more... Scottish Rural Development Programme Tayside (farms covered by the Perth Office) - Statement of Intent Soil Association Scotland has been informed it is taking up to 25 working days to get an amber or red light to a SOI. If you have had no response within a two week period please contact Lyn Matheson on 0131 666 0847. Proposals have to be committed at least 21 days prior to the RPAC meeting. » cut off dates... Food Security - a Bioregional Response This seminar explores the benefits of bioregional food systems which encourage the spread of healthy, diverse agriculture while helping to revitalise rural communities and providing much needed local jobs. Join us and help determine the sustainability, viability and well being of Scottish communities in the future. » more...