The Strzelecki Gum is an endangered tree and Jindivick is blessed to have some of the finest specimens in the region. Local Jindivick resident Greg Hollis will talk about this amazing tree and we will have some Strzelecki gums to give away to those attending. Greg is an Environmental Planner with Baw Baw Shire and […]
All welcome to attend this field day. Two vineyards have continued to have their winegrape quality analysed under compost mulch for 2 years with excellent results. These results will be presented highlighting the benefits to soil health and winegrape quality. The MPVA will also present a session on cover cropping as part of vineyard management. Speakers: […]
Clinton is a forester and a farmer. 3 ½ years ago Clinton set up a demonstration plot and planted 3 species of trees for high value agroforestry. However, the plot was designed to allow the continued use of the planted area for crops and livestock. A wide range of crops and pastures were sown under […]
Intrepid Landcare will kick-start in Western Port (Victoria) in June 2018 with a weekend retreat for passionate young people! The retreat is open to anyone aged 16 years – 35 years, who is up for making a difference and having some damn good fun doing it. Where: The retreat will be held at Gilwell Park Scout Camp […]
Coranderrk was established as an Aboriginal reserve in 1863 initially covering 2300 acres and growing to 4850 acres. Its inhabitants very successfully grazed cattle and grew hops. The old homestead along with 200 acres came back into indigenous ownership in 1999. Its place in indigenous Australian history is important because it was at Coranderrk that […]
Julie Weatherhead is a native food plant specialist. She has over 20 years’ experience in growing and cooking with Australia’s unique edible plants. Her research has focused particularly on the opportunities for growing commercially as well as the nutritional, environmental and culinary properties of these foods. Julie is an ecologist and environmental scientist and also […]
It has been 3 ½ years since our discussion group was established. To celebrate we are inviting all participants to a tasty catered lunch at Drouin. We will enjoy some great food together, review highlights, view some wonderful photos of our group on farms, & discuss topics and farms you want to explore in the […]
Andre Leu is a farmer, an internationally recognised speaker, the author of ‘The Myths of Safe Pesticides’ and past President of IFOAM – Organics International. He is also an international director of Regeneration International. Andre has over 40 years of experience in all areas of Organic Agriculture, from growing, pest-control, weed management, marketing and post-harvest transport […]
Labertouche Sustainable Farming Group & WPCLN invite all farmers to attend a workshop on Regenerative Agriculture. This is an approach that works with natural systems. It embraces soil biology, biodiversity, water management, long grazing rotations, green manure crops, legumes, compost, agroforestry and landscape literacy. As more research is done, farmers and scientists are understanding how […]