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Mark Measures, BSc (Hons)

Mark Measures is an independent organic agriculture consultant specialising in advice and training in farm business management, husbandry, conversion planning and organic systems development.

Mark has 25 years of organic farming experience; he established the Organic Advisory Service (EFRC) in 1985 and headed it for 15 years and initiated and coordinated the establishment of the Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative. He has an extensive knowledge of all aspects of organic production and its markets, research and standards development. He has travelled widely and has experience of organic extension throughout the world.

Mark currently works through a number of organic organisations and producer groups including heading the Organic Systems Development Programme at EFRC.

He is a partner in a mixed organic farm, joint editor of the biannual Organic Farm Management Handbook and Director of the Institute of Organic Training and Advice which provides training, information and accreditation to advisers throughout the UK.

Contact:
Tel: 01588 640 118
Mobile: 07887 746524
Email: iota@organicadvice.org.uk

Location: Shropshire

Organic services offered:
Technical advice
Financial planning & business management
Conversion planning - technical
Conversion planning - financial
Training
Technical & farm management support to producer groups & organic organisations
Areas of expertise:
Arable
Beef & sheep
Dairy
Grassland
Composting
Manure management
Soil management & fertility
Wildlife & nature conservation
Conversion planning - technical
Conversion planning - financial
Financial planning & business management