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.
In partnership with the French Island Landcare Group, come and join us for our exciting one day bus tour to Peppermint Ridge Farm and participate in a training bush foods workshop. After lunch we will be visiting the property of respected agronomist, Chris Alenson, for a tour of his Macclesfield property.
What is iFarm?
iFarm is a farm mapping and planning program utilising the latest aerial imagery of your property and GIS software. You will learn how to map paddocks, infrastructure, waterways, tracks, native vegetation, pipelines, fencing and more. Bass Coast Landcare Network is delving deep into the little known fungal realms in a full day workshop with Natural History Photographer and Research Ecologist Alison Pouilot, this May in Archies Creek. Learn the basics of mushroom identification, examine and discuss samples, even bring your own specimens for identification. Read on for more details.
You are invited to attend our Soilkee Demonstration field day at the property of Ron and Carmen Barnacle. Come along to see the Soilkee Renovator in action. Expert agronomists will also be attending and will facilitate a walk and talk through the property comparing treated and untreated paddocks.
Welcome to Moyarra Fine Foods, a free range Berkshire pig farm owned and operated by Tim and Kirstin Anderson and their daughter, Paige. Situated in the hills of Moyarra, South Gippsland, the Andersons have diversified into free range pigs. Their free range Berkshire pig enterprise is growing from strength to strength. You are invited to join us for a tour of the property to learn about free ranging Berkshire Pigs. Meet the landowners who have undertaken this journey and hear their story.
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