This event is part of
Graeme Hand, is an expert on Native Pastures and is in much demand to share his knowledge. His skills go beyond just maintaining native pasture stands, but to how their characteristics can best be incorporated into regular farming practices to result in improved overall farm production. Talgarno Landcare Group has lured Graeme to the North East and will run the last formal event for the “”Managing in Drier Times Project”” at the Stephenson’s
WISES CREEK TALGARNO LANDCARE GROUP
Thursday 1 October 2009, 10.00-3.00
Alan and Kerrie Stephenson’s
The Woolshed, Goonibill,
George’s Creek Road, Talgarno
Presented by Graeme Hand
President: Stipa Native Pastures Association
· Practical ecology
· Recovery based grazing
· Monitoring for increased pasture & soil health
· Perennial grass plant physiology
· Management for increased plant density
· Building soil carbon
· Field walk to practice monitoring skills
· Further learning and reading
9.45-10.00 Registrations and Cuppa
10.00-1.00 Presentation by Graeme
(Includes break for morning tea)
1.00-1.45 Lunch (provided – bookings essential)
2.00-3.00 Field walk and discussion at Alan
& Kerrie Stephenson’s
3.00-3.30 Afternoon Tea/Conclusion
Join us for all or part of the day
RSVP by Wednesday 30th September for catering.
Neil or Janice 02 60710280
This free event is funded through the
Commonwealth of Australia’s Caring for Country Program