3rd Malaysia Organic Conference
【Organic and I】
The third Malaysian Organic Conference, organized by Baba, was held in February 2022 with the theme of “Organic and Me”. The conference combined online lectures with offline activities and attracted more than a thousand participants. In addition to local attendees, the online lectures also drew participants and organizations from Taiwan, the United States, Hong Kong, China, and the Maldives.
『We are what we eat』
Food plays a crucial role in our lives, and with increasing awareness of food safety and environmental protection among consumers, terms like “natural” and “organic” have become synonymous with healthy and fashionable eating. However, many consumers still lack a deep understanding of organic products, and some even hold sceptical attitudes towards them.
Speaker
From a consumer’s standpoint, this event gathers 8 successful local and international figures with successful stories, coming from 8 different perspectives, to bring you 8 wonderful special sharing sessions as well as an in-depth analysis of organic agriculture’s impact and influence on our daily diet, society and environment, leading you towards a new organic horizon.
Through Mr. Li Lung, Chen’s sharing, we see how organic farming can help special needs children reintegrate into society. His proposed “Hand-Over-Hand Reversal Plan” aims to improve the social and daily living skills of these children and even reduce their reliance on medication.
Through Ms. Chu-Chun, Kuo’s sharing, we witness how Taiwan utilizes organic farming to conserve the environment and restore degraded lands.
Through Dr. Vivien How’s presentation of her field research, we are made aware that the harm caused by pesticide use extends beyond those who directly handle them. Pesticides can pose a threat to the health of family members, children, and even future generations.
Through Dr. Dicky Ng’s sharing, everyone can deeply understand the value of pesticide-free organic vegetables for health, especially for children and pregnant women!
Through Lim Chuu Fong’s sharing, we can have a deeper understanding of what organic certification means and how it is carried out. We can see young people holding a passion for the environment and nature, working hard and contributing to organic farming without hesitation.
Through the sharing of Emily Wong and Shanice Goy, everyone can see how easy it is to cook with organic vegetables, and how they can provide a healthy and delicious meal for family and children!
Through Mr. Yu-En, Zhung’s sharing, everyone can see that organic farming can be fun! He connects various fields in the local area through organic farming, rebuilds the local ecology, revitalizes local culture, and finds new opportunities for agriculture.
Through Mr. Hans Leong’s sharing, friends who are interested in starting organic farming can learn about the various preparations that can be made before starting, such as preparing the soil, using organic fertilizers, and how to repel pests. This also shows that organic farming is not difficult.
At the closing ceremony, Mr. Zhou Zejiang, Chairman of the IFOAM Asia Advisory Committee, delivered a speech for the conference.
With the support and encouragement of various organizations, staff behind the scenes, and participants from all over the world, this conference has finally come to a successful conclusion!