Carbon Farming Workshop in Merredin

Carbon Farming Workshop in Merredin

Join us to find out how farmers/landowners can get involved. 

Producers, landholders, advisors and others involved in agriculture are invited to join us on 10 April to find out about measuring whole-of-farm emissions, increasing carbon storage on farm, the benefits to farming businesses, and accessing carbon farming opportunities.

In this workshop landholders will also learn about carbon farming, and how the Round 3 of the Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program (CF-LRP) can assist with starting a Carbon Farming project.

WHAT: Carbon Farming Workshop in Merredin

WHEN: Wednesday 10 April 2024

TIME: 11am to 1pm

WHERE: Merredin Regional Community & Leisure Centre  | Bates St, Merredin WA

Come at 10:45 am for registration. A light lunch will also be provided. 

Cost: Free registration via this link or e-mail (below)

The Carbon Farming & Bioenergy team will be available afterward for an informal chat.

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:

• Global shifts, local impact  |  Why consider carbon neutrality or carbon farming?
• Whole-of-farm emissions and market opportunities
• Starting a carbon farming project | What to consider, project planning and methods
• Available support and tools | From beginners to ready-to-go
• How to apply for the WA Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program
• MADFIG project update and carbon farming project experience. 

The workshop is co-hosted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Carbon Farming team and Merredin and Districts Farm Improvement Group (MADFIG).

For more information, contact: 

DPIRD Carbon Farming & Bioenergy  |  carbonfarming@dpird.wa.gov.au   |   08 9368 3649 (Craig Savill)