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Regenerative Agriculture Training Program 2022 – course filled and now underway
August 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - September 30, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
You are invited to participate in this fantastic 7-week Regenerative Agriculture training program for farmers. The program will be delivered by several leaders in regenerative agriculture giving you unique insights and tailored advice for implementing these practices on your farm!
Over 70 farmers have completed this training program since it was developed in 2020, with exceptionally positive feedback.
Each session will run from 10am-2pm and include a farm walk on a local farm. There may be an occasional Zoom session if a presenter cant travel.
PROGRAM
Week 1 | Fri 19th Aug – Introduction to Regen Ag – myths and misconceptions
Week 2 | Fri 26th Aug – Soils: Living roots, organic matter, soil biology and nutrient cycling
Week 3 | Fri 2nd Sep – Soils: Minimising disturbance, maximise coverage, soil monitoring
Week 4 | Fri 9th Sep – Livestock & grazing systems
Week 5 | Fri 16th Sep – Integration of trees
Week 6 | Fri 23rd Sep – Financial indicators and transitioning to Regen Ag
Week 7 | Fri 30th Sep – Developing your regenerative farm plan
YOUR INVESTMENT
Attend 7 consecutive workshops/farm walks
Your Contribution | $250 +GST
Only 25 places available – be quick
Application is via this Expression of Interest form
Email Expression of interest by Fri 15th Jul 2022 to Peter Ronalds at peter@wpcln.org.au
- Limited to 25 farms located within the watershed of Port Phillip or Westernport Bay
- EOI’s will be assessed and participants selected by the project team whose decision will be final.
- Submission of an EOI does not guarantee participation.
- The program is relevant to all farm enterprises types