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The 700mm-diameter r<strong>in</strong>g at 185mm height displayed here retails at around $60! formboss.com.au <strong>Organic</strong> top-shelf spirits Hunter Distillery is the only certified organic distillery <strong>in</strong> the Hunter Valley w<strong>in</strong>e region of NSW. The company’s owners have a passion for produc<strong>in</strong>g quality top-shelf spirits. Sourc<strong>in</strong>g only the best organic raw <strong>in</strong>gredients and us<strong>in</strong>g copper pot stills, their exceptional range <strong>in</strong>cludes the award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g certified organic Valli Premium Vodka and Copperwave G<strong>in</strong>. They also make an outstand<strong>in</strong>g range of flavoured vodkas, liqueurs and schnapps, us<strong>in</strong>g 100 per cent certified organic spirit as the base. Start<strong>in</strong>g as a backyard hobby, the company opened its doors to the public <strong>in</strong> October 2012. Tast<strong>in</strong>gs and sales of spirits are available daily 10am–5pm, at the cellar door. The dedicated cellar door staff can provide you with a selection from the range, uniquely presented as 2mL samples <strong>in</strong> test tubes. Visit and sample the unique range of spirits, with a flavour for every taste. hunterdistillery.com.au On the Organigrow farm At Organigrow we strive to give our feathered friends the best environment to thrive <strong>in</strong> and lay exceptional eggs. With a free choice of shady, forested areas and lush pastures, they can adapt their habits to suit the variable weather. On hot days they hang out under the trees and scratch through the mulch, while <strong>in</strong> the early morn<strong>in</strong>gs and even<strong>in</strong>gs and <strong>in</strong> cooler cloudy weather they forage <strong>in</strong> the pastured areas. We are certified organic and one of our biggest challenges is the escalat<strong>in</strong>g cost of certified organic feed. Three years ago I was buy<strong>in</strong>g a complete ration for around $600 per tonne. Now that has doubled to more than $1200. In response I am undertak<strong>in</strong>g a project to mix my own feed from organic gra<strong>in</strong>, sourced locally, and a high-prote<strong>in</strong> pellet. This has been a major project and is almost complete. I have had to buy large silos and make output augers as well as renovate a secondhand feed mixer. The aim is not only to reduce costs, but to improve the quality of the feed as I can <strong>in</strong>corporate more whole gra<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>to their diet. As you may know, when gra<strong>in</strong> is ground it starts to oxidise and lose its vitality. 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