Farm and rural fencing workshop - Central Coast

A practical, hands-on workshop designed to help landholders improve their knowledge of rural fencing, from planning through to repairs.

Event details:

This one-day farm and rural fencing workshop hosted by Greater Sydney Local Land Services will cover the skills required for the setting out and construction/repair of basic rural fences and introduce electric fencing.

The workshop will provide skills and knowledge that are crucial to the landholder in the planning, construction and maintenance of farm and rural fences.

Presented by award-winning agriculture educator Tim Thompson, this hands-on workshop is designed for people who manage or own a rural property and wish to increase their knowledge and proficiency in rural fencing.

Participants will:

• Learn how to install posts, tie knots, break and repair wire, and build a fence using suitable tools and techniques.

• Develop skills to make decisions on types of fences to use.

• Increase their knowledge of rural fencing.

Additional details:

• This workshop is limited to 20 participants; registration is essential

• Lunch and other refreshments will be provided

• Parking is available on site,

• You need to dress for a range of weather and bring your own sunscreen, hat and gloves.

• NOTE: Safety glasses will be provided to participants throughout the day and must be worn without exception for all activities.

About Tim Thompson

Tim Thompson is an award-winning agricultural educator, rural media producer and creator of the 'Farm Learning with Tim Thompson' YouTube channel and is followed by more than 100,000 farmers and landholders around the world.

With more than 15 years’ experience in agricultural education, Tim works alongside professional fencing contractors, farmers and industry specialists to share practical, proven fencing techniques.

A recipient of the Australian Fencing Association’s Industry Champion Award, Tim is known for making fencing skills easy to understand, with a strong focus on building durable fences, avoiding common mistakes and giving landholders the confidence to tackle fencing projects themselves.

Contact: Dan Siratkov, Land Services Officer, 0473 241 153 or via email: dan.siratkov@lls.nsw.gov.au

This event is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and delivered by Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.

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