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The Southern Otway Landcare Network (SOLN) invites you to attend our FREE Sustainable Agriculture Field Day.
The Southern Otway Landcare Network (SOLN) invites you to attend our FREE Sustainable Agriculture Field Day.
Date: Tuesday 19th July 2011
Time: 9.45am (for a 10am start) to 3.00pm
Where: Hordern Vale Hall, Marriner’s Access
Presenters: Graeme Hand, Stipa Native Grass Association
Morning tea and lunch provided !
• See the results of the pasture management trials 2009 – 2011
• Gain an understanding of healthy soil structure, soil biology, chemistry and organic matter
• Discover potential cost savings in your business yet maintain productivity
• See the Hordern Vale – Glenaire LCG Spray Unit which is available to Landcare members
Healthy soils perform a range of services including water filtration, carbon storage, habitat provision and profitable and sustainable agriculture. Through understanding soil health you can better manage your soil for productivity and for environmental protection.
The Southern Otway Landcare Network is pleased to announce that we have 3 colonies of the winter active dung beetle Bubus Bison available to 3 lucky patrons (lucky door prize!) at the Sustainable Agriculture Field Day on the 19th of July at the Hordern Vale Hall. This is with great thanks to the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program.
Colonies consist of over 1000 individuals and worth over $700 each so be sure to RSVP by Friday July 8th to Quenton Gay at SOLN on 5237 6904
For catering purposes RSVP by Friday July 8th 2011
Please contact Quenton Gay at the Southern Otway Landcare Network on 5237 6904