Established · 14 signalsgrower Nelson
Okainamu Organics
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Their Story
Okainamu Organics was founded by Jeremy Naylor in 1982. He transformed a 30-hectare neglected sheep farm into a diversified organic operation with both livestock and produce. Naylor's initial interest in organic farming was rooted in a philosophical stance against using toxic chemicals on his…
What They Make
Seasonal organic fruits (including a wide variety of apples, kiwifruit, pipfruit, citrus, feijoas, stone fruit, figs, and table grapes), walnuts, hazelnuts, salad greens, and herbs.
How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
Upper Wairoa Gorge, East of Brightwater, Nelson
Direct purchase at Nelson Farmers Market (Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, weekly during peak harvest, fortnightly otherwise); delivery via Ooooby.co.nz (with potential area limitations, mentioned for Christchurch).