Greater Manchester's very own collective of organic growers and buyers met yesterday (7th February 2011) to discuss the name and branding of the fledgling group. Six possible names have emerged which will soon be whittled down to the final choice. Watch this space and hear it first!
Growers like Gleblands City Growers and Moss Brooke Organic Growers; farmers like Tom Rigby as well as buyers: Unicorn Grocery and DIG Food took part in the half-day session at Red House Farm near Dunham Massey.
Lead by designer Amanda Rigby from Paper Rhino, the group explored names, strap-lines and possible logos for the co-operative.
We started looking at words and symbols that reflects our ethos and the uniqueness of what is being developed. Important words for the group included: organic, local, fresh, seasonal, sustainable, quality, value and dependable.
Amanda has taken away preferred names and strap-lines and over the next few weeks will be refining and polishing our rather muddy ideas.
The training and workshop was supported by Myerscough College.