Growing Southern Gippsland's eleventh video in the 'Farm Profile Series' introduces Mark and Margaret Brammar of Strzelecki Heritage Apples based in Strzelecki, who grow a huge variety of heritage apples as well as various other products. You can find Mark and Margaret at many of the local Southern Gippsland farmers markets selling their various products and telling their interesting story. They also run sheep in a diverse operation that is entrenched in their sustainability vision.
The Brammars have noticed changes in the blossoming times of their apple trees over the last few years, a sign of a changing climate, among other interesting observations. Watch the snapshot video to gain an insight into Strzelecki Heritage Apples and how their journey may be relevant to your own. The Growing Southern Gippsland project will continue to showcase our 12 case study farms throughout the project and into the future. Keep an eye out for all future updates on the Growing Southern Gippsland project via the Bass Coast Landcare Network Facebook page or visit www.growingsoutherngippsland.org.au Have you ever been looking for something and felt like there were just too many websites, apps, and resources to remember which is which, and end up overwhelmed? The wonderful Kathleen Brack of the West Gippsland CMA has put together this fantastic document which breaks down over 40 resources into simple categories, with little descriptions of each resource. Click the image above to download!
Growing Southern Gippsland's tenth video in the 'Farm Profile Series' introduces Schreurs and Sons in Tarwin Lower, who grow vegetables for local and international export.
Schreurs and Sons relocated from Cranbourne to Tarwin Lower several years ago, due to the suburban sprawl taking over surrounding land, making the area unsuitable for farming. Watch the snapshot video to gain an insight into Schreurs and Sons and how their journey may be relevant to your own. The Growing Southern Gippsland project will continue to showcase our 12 case study farms throughout the project and into the future. Keep an eye out for all future updates on the Growing Southern Gippsland project via the Bass Coast Landcare Network Facebook page or visit www.growingsoutherngippsland.org.au
Growing Southern Gippsland's ninth video in the 'Farm Profile Series' introduces Mirboo Farm in Mirboo, owned by David and Kirsten Jones. This small property intensively grows garlic and has set aside land for native vegetation and wildlife.
David and Kirsten are also involved in the Meeniyan Garlic festival which is a celebration of locally produced Southern Gippsland food. The festival has grown from strength to strength and is a major event on the Gippsland calendar. Watch the snapshot video to gain an insight into Mirboo Farm and how their journey may be relevant to your own. The Growing Southern Gippsland project will continue to showcase our 12 case study farms throughout the project and into the future. Keep an eye out for all future updates on the Growing Southern Gippsland project via the Bass Coast Landcare Network Facebook and News and Events page or visit www.growingsoutherngippsland.com.au |
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