Bass Coast Landcare Network Whole Farm Planning Course.

Bass Coast Landcare Network has been successful in securing funding to run a 2026 Whole Farm Planning Course. 

The program will run during May and June 2026 over 1 online session, one in person half day session and 4 longer in-person sessions.  The in-person sessions will be hosted in local halls and local farm properties and include numerous farm walk sessions.
What will the Whole Farm Planning Course look like? 
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Course facilitator- Peter Ronalds from Inspired Ag Solutions.  Supported by Joel Geoghegan and Robbie Gray from Bass Coast Landcare Network. 

Pre Course session.
Climate Adaptation Plan webinar- 1.5 hours.
Date and time:  6th May 2026.  6.30pm to 8.30pm
Facilitated by Joel Geoghegan and Robbie Gray.  Supported by Peter Ronalds. 
Venue: Online. 
 
Day 1.
Review of Climate Adaptation Plans (CAP)- SWOT analysis, strategic intent, risk assessment, impacts, action plan- 2.5 hours
Date:  22nd May 2026
Time: 9.30am- 12.00pm
Facilitated by Joel Geoghegan and Robbie Gray. Supported by Peter Ronalds. 
Venue: To be advised.  Likely Bass Hall.
 
Day 2.
Introduction to property planning with water as primary focus – Introductions, distribution of aerial imagery (farm maps & laminate sheets), Farm vision, values & goals, biosecurity, identifying natural assets (capital), commence detailing farm maps, discussion.
Date: 29th May 2026
Time:  9.30am to 2.30pm
Facilitated by Peter Ronalds, supported from Joel Geoghegan and Robbie Gray.
Venue:  To be advised. 
 
Day 3.
Planning around soil productivity & health, grazing, identifying risks (CAP) and risk management, land capability and classing, land degradation, discussion.
Date:   5th June 2026
Time:  9.30am to 2.30pm
Facilitated by Peter Ronalds with support from Joel Geoghegan and Robbie Gray.
Venue: To be advised.
 
Day 4.
Farm design with water as a focus, trees on farms, biodiversity, firewise planning, pest plant and animal management, discussion.
Date:  12th June 2026
Time:  9.30am to 2.30pm
Facilitated by Peter Ronalds with support from Joel Geoghegan and Robbie Gray.
Venue: To be advised.
 
Day 5.
Farm water supply, documenting your farm vision, short, medium & long term goals, risk management review, complete your farm map & action plan, final discussion. Incorporate review of Climate Adaptation Plans (CAP) identified risks and action plan.
Date:  19th June 2026
Time:  9.30am to 2.30pm
Facilitated by Peter Ronalds with support from Joel Geoghegan and Robbie Gray.
Venue: To be advised.
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Cost.
Participants will be required to contribute funding support to cover the costs of course resources, estimated to be approximately $100 per participant.
Note numbers are limited, landowners who submit and EOI first and satisfy the course requirements will be prioritised. 

For further information contact Joel Geoghegan from Bass Coast Landcare Network on
[email protected] 

To register your expression of interest for this Whole Farm Planning Course click on the link below:
https://forms.gle/tP486Dde3CtaBhvi8

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