Get involved in investigating farm dam biodiversity using eDNA Every creature leaves traces of their DNA in their surrounding aquatic or terrestrial environment, through skin cells, hair, and other bodily secretions. This is environmental DNA (eDNA). In spring 2018, Jindivick and Neerim District locals visited 16 dams, collecting 54 eDNA water samples to test for […]

It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today. All farmers are welcome to come and hear Charles talk about;  current challenges farmers face with climate, soil health, water, biodiversity;  how regenerative agriculture […]

It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today. All farmers are welcome to come and hear Charles talk about;  current challenges farmers face with climate, soil health, water, biodiversity;  how regenerative agriculture […]

It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today. All farmers are welcome to come and hear Charles talk about;  current challenges farmers face with climate, soil health, water, biodiversity;  how regenerative agriculture […]

It took a drought and some deep reflection to turn farmer and author Charles Massy from a conventional farmer to one of the leading thinkers in regenerative agriculture today. All farmers are welcome to come and hear Charles talk about;  current challenges farmers face with climate, soil health, water, biodiversity;  how regenerative agriculture […]

The next Morn Pen Farmer Discussion Group will be held at Chris & Mirren Alenson’s small farm. Chris is well known to many in our group as he has run several soil courses for us & visited many of our farms! Chris used to grow organically certified raspberries, but in more recent times has focused […]

A first in Victoria! Come and see our bumper crop of summer forage sorghum produced from liquid injection of biosolids under dryland conditions. Challenge your thinking about novel ways of using valuable resources in biosolids. Let’s talk about latest technologies and future interventions. Network with water industry, soil and environmental professionals, farmers and regulators. Finding […]

You are invited to attend the next organic vegie/fruit growers discussion group at Hazeldean Forest Farm. Jason & Marg Alexandra purchased their farm in 1986. The property, nestled into the gentle rolling hills at the northern base of the Strzelecki Ranges is both beautiful and productive. Their produce – fruits, nuts, veggies, juice, cider & […]

The next WPCLN Sustainable Farming Discussion Group will be held at Ingrid & Robert Green’s farm. To continue our support of Robert & Ingrid in their recovery from the bushfire, we will return to their farm & assist them with some practical support & encouragement through rebuilding of fences. If you have fencing pliers, wire […]