Strzelecki Heritage Apples are a family run niche nursery business in the Strzelecki hills that grows over 400 varieties of apples including cider apples as well as numerous varieties of pears and plums. ​

South Gippsland Fresh Produce are a new local enterprise based in picturesque Glen Forbes, owned by Peter McDonnell and Angelika Christensen. Peter and Angelika have worked tirelessly to set up this new innovative operation which includes picking your own strawberries, growing hydroponic vegetables and herbs, raising free range pigs, a paddock to plate restaurant and a primary produce store.
You are welcome to come along to our farm visit to learn about their multi-faceted agricultural business, on Friday the 25th of January 2019, 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Please register to join in this great event at https://sthgippslandfreshproduce.eventbrite.com.au

If you would like more information please contact Joel Geoghegan on joel.geoghegan@basscoastlandcare.org.au or call 5678 2335

​Based on the six-day FarmPlan21 course, the course has been condensed to a three-day course. It provides an opportunity for landholders to develop a property plan based on ecological and economic factors.

​Recently over 20 landowners and landcare support staff from West Gippsland participated in a 9 week Master Tree Growers program. The program proved to be an amazing opportunity for all participants to increase their knowledge, engage with other like-minded people and develop ideas and actions for their own properties.  

A recent visit to Amber Creek Farm in the Fish Creek region of South Gippsland proved to be a real highlight for over 40 Bass Coast landcarers.  Amber Creek Farm is owned and managed by Dan and Amelia Bright.  Dan and Amelia have a wonderful story to tell us all on sustainable resource management and ethical practices.  They raise pasture raised pigs and run a sawmilling operation targeting local timber plantations and salvaged timber.  Dan and Amelia live ‘off grid’ and believe in having a positive impact on their environment and community, have a no waste philosophy, adopt regenerative farming techniques and have a ‘local’ focus.  It is this local focus that has enabled them to create a niche for themselves in the sawmilling industry.

How much space do you need to grow enough food to feed yourself?
 
Come along and learn about:

• Growing food intensively in small spaces;
• Space requirements and design; 
• Crop selection and rotation management;
• Intensive fertility management;
• Maintaining a sustainable soil in an intensive situation.

​Explore the beautiful Spa country in its autumnal beauty. Visit leading farmers who embrace sustainable systems to produce quality food and wine.

​Welcome to Amber Creek Farm, a 165 acre property owned and managed
by Dan and Amelia Bright.