LOCAL FOOD HERO - BRYDONE ORGANICS

NIGEL CLARK – BRYDONE ORGANICS

I have known Nigel now for many years through my work at the Otago Farmers Market.  What I like about Nigel is that on first glance with his unruly hair and his intimidating black V8 Holden Ute you would never think that he is such a talented, passionate man and 100% into organic gardening!  He is the farm manager for Brydone Organics which is located on the Main South Rd just outside Oamaru. I asked Nigel why ‘Organics’? His reply “it was a simple choice” sure it may be simple but it requires nothing short of hard work, seven days a week and endless dedication and passion towards producing exceptional quality organic vegetables.  All the vegetables are outside grown, seaweed is used to feed the earth, companion planting to fight the carrot fly and a great knowledge and respect for nature as with organic gardening you rely totally on the environment.

Brydone Organics have become famous down here for their exceptional vegetables and potatoes, at present we are devouring Jersey Bennes (with a touch of butter) soon it will be Agria and desiree to name but a few.

It was a simple choice for me to think of Nigel and the team at Brydone Organics for this weeks ‘local food hero’ for not only have they supplied my family and thousands of market goers with honest, fresh organic produce they proudly strive to give the public the option and we thank them deeply.

Long live the market gardens and gardeners and long live organics – thank you!