PURPOSE AND CONSTITUTION
The mission of the Truffle Producers Western Australia Inc. is to promote awareness, growth, and development of the truffle industry in Western Australia. Our path to accomplish this mission will include researching best practices in all aspects of the industry, setting standards for premium truffles, sharing information between growers, as well as educating the public.
The direct result of TPWA’s action will be a strong and vibrant truffle industry from planting to marketing.
CURRENT COMMITTEE
The Committee endeavours to represent TPWA's members and to be relevant to the membership. If you have any suggestions how you feel the committee would be better able to do this or have any thoughts on topics and issues you would like the committee to consider, please do not hesitate to contact one of the members.
CHAIR
Gavin Booth
Gavin Booth has been in the WA industry since 2006. He and his wife Mel own a 5 hectare truffle plantation planted in 2009. Recently they formed a truffle sales and marketing operation called Australian Truffle Traders.
VICE CHAIR
John Crabtree
Following an extensive career in Architecture, along with my wife Leanne, we purchased Hazeloak farm in 2011 with a group of like minded colleagues. These days it is more of a family affair with my daughter Ashleigh and her husband Travis in partnership with leanne and myself. Our 65 acre property sits between Bridgetown and Manjimup with a 2 hectare truffle orchard. The orchard was first planted in 2001 and was one of the first in the Great Southern. From complete novices, the journey has been steep but rewarding.
TREASURER
Leanne Johnstone
With the intention of running their engineering business from home, Leanne and husband Scott purchased a 40 acre property in Manjimup nestled among the Karri trees in 1993. The prospect of utilising some of their property for a truffière came into fruition in October 2005, with the planting of 4 acres of hazelnut and oak trees inoculated with Tuber Melanosporum. The family’s first French black truffle was unearthed in July 2011 and production has increased to 90 kilograms in 2016.
general Committee MemberS
Angela Davey - Secretary
Dr Will Powell
Joel Lawrence
Steff Carstairs
Steve Walsh