Learn about regenerative agricultural with Healthy Landscapes
Published on 09 July 2024
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting local landowners to sign up for a Holistic Grazing Management short course.
The course will assist landowners in improving their skills and knowledge about grazing livestock. It will also include discussions and six visits to various farms, a visit to each participant’s property to develop a plan, and online tutorials.
The course is $150 per farming property and applications close on Sunday 26 July.
The short course is part of the Healthy Landscapes program, which also includes a series of free events held over six months that focus on regenerative agricultural practices.
This includes grazing, productivity, soil health, biodiversity and waterway health.
Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Mayor, Councillor Matthew Driscoll, said that Council is proud to be able to support local agriculture with such an extensive program of workshops.
“This is an incredible opportunity to get some practical knowledge about land management practices.
“There’ll be lots of workshops, webinars and field days where you can learn about waterways, soil health, grazing and lots of other things.
“One of the events we have coming up this month is a field day at a sheep farm in Sutton Grange.
“You’ll learn about the rotational grazing system used here while the owners work full time jobs.
“There’s also a paddock to plate webinar, a class on ecological vegetation, a discussion group on multi-species cropping and a workshop on hands-on fencing.
“This program is also a great opportunity to network, mingle, and swap stories and tips.
“Have a look at what’s on offer. You can sign up for the entire program or just choose the ones that are relevant to you.”
Holistic Grazing Management
The Holistic Grazing Management short course will assist landowners in improving their skills and knowledge about grazing livestock.
The course includes discussions and six visits to various farms, a visit to each participant’s property to develop a plan, and online tutorials.
Cost: $150
Application deadline: Sunday 26 July
Find out more and sign up at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/HealthyLandscapes.
Healthy Landscapes free events
Some of the upcoming events as part of the program include:
Paddock to plate webinar
Date and time: Tuesday 16 July, 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Location: Online
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/paddock-to-plate-victoria
Sheep farm field day
Date and time: Friday 26 July, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: Mount Alexander (Lanjanuc)
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/farm-walk-sutton-grange-tickets-925592681627
Planting the right plant
Date and time: Monday 29 July, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Lancefield Mechanics Institute
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/planting-the-right-plant-understanding-evc-s-info-session
Multi-species cropping
Date and time: Friday 30 August, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Location: Woodstock West
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/farm-walk-multi-species
Land holders in the shire are encouraged to sign up to the Healthy Landscapes email newsletter for updates and details on upcoming events and workshops.
For more information about the program, or to sign up to Healthy Landscape enews at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/HealthyLandscapes.
The Healthy Landscapes program is being delivered as a partnership between Mount Alexander Shire Council, Hepburn Shire Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, the City of Greater Bendigo, A Healthy Coliban Catchment project (North Central Catchment Management Authority and Coliban Water), Melbourne Water and the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network.