Farming on the fringe
Description
We are SOLD OUT due to our numbers reaching full capacity!
You are welcome to join a waitlist by clicking to register.
Farming on the fringe is an event for farmers and land managers who want to learn more about natural capital, carbon farming, soils, environmental markets and direct selling of local produce.
Event details:
Hosted by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, this one-day conference-style event is for managers of small to medium sized farms and lifestyle blocks, agribusiness representatives, community organisations and anyone interested in sustainable rural landscapes. The event is an opportunity to explore proven techniques to enhance profitability in natural capital markets, carbon farming opportunities and innovative and sustainable land management practices.
Keynotes and MC:
Rachel Ward - Regenerative farmer, film director, actress and co-founder of Farmthru
Robert Pekin - Co-founder and CEO of The Food Connect Shed
MC: Chris Bath - Journalist, radio and TV host, beekeeper, and sustainable small farmer
You will hear from natural capital experts, including:
Tamara Harris - Natural Capital Advisor
Dr Amanda Hanson - Accounting for Nature
Clare Edwards - On-Farm Carbon Advice team
Meghan Burkett - Centre for Community Capital
Imogen Semmler - Agricola projects
Meet local farmers who will describe their journey of resilience and innovation in managing natural resources and conservation, along with improved farm productivity and profitability.
Explore a mini trade show of exhibitors from the sustainable agriculture sector displaying products and services in soil health, carbon farming, natural capital, circular economy, regenerative farming, biodiversity markets and selling farm produce direct to consumers.
Additional details:
A gourmet lunch, morning and afternoon teas will be provided.
Save on fuel by travelling by train to Clarendon Railway Station
Ticket types:
General admission - $50
Includes entry for one person.Couple - $75
Includes entry for two people.
Contact:
Maree Whelan, Local Land Services - 0427 086 457
Richard Stephens, Local Land Services - 0436 803 337
This activity is delivered by Local Land Services in partnership with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Primary Industries Productivity and Abatement Program (PIPAP).
This event is supported by Greater Sydney Local Land Services’ Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator. Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators are supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
Your personal information will only be used for the purpose of registering your attendance and contacting you about this Local Land Services (LLS) event. We do not disclose your contact details unless you consent to this, or it is authorised or required by law. Should you want to hear more from LLS about our activities and events, please subscribe to your local Newsletter via the LLS website. For notifications about local events via Humanitix, select the tick box at checkout. You can unsubscribe from communications at any time. Please read the Privacy Statement for more information about how we handle your personal information, as well as for information about access, correction and how to make a privacy complaint.
Agenda
- 8:15 am - 8:40 am
Registration
Coffee and tea will be available.
- 8:45 am - 9:00 am
Acknowledgement of Country
This will include a Smoking Ceremony conducted by local elder Chris Tobin.
- 9:00 am
Welcome
MC Chris Bath will give a rundown on what to expect on the day
- 9:15 am
Keynote - Robert Pekin
Robert is the founding member of Food Connect Foundation - providing regionalised and regenerative food systems at scale.
- 9:55 am
What is Natural Capital - Tamara Harris
Tamara works for Local Land Services and is the Natural Capital Advisor for the Central Tablelands.
- 10:20 am
Using environmental accounting to understand natural capital - Amanda Hansson
A quick rundown of the tools used to measure nature on your property.
- 10:30 am
What is carbon farming - Clare Edwards
Clare will take us through the elements of carbon farming both locally and nationally and also where we fit into the global structure.
- 11:00 am
Morning tea
- 11:30 am
Understanding environmental markets: foundations for local action - Meaghan Burkett
Meaghan is from the Centre for Community Capital and will help us to understand environmental markets and the current opportunities available.
- 12:00 pm
Farmer Panel 1: Innovation on the land
Hear from local farmers who have introduced initiatives to improve the health of their land.
- 12:30 pm
Healthy soils, healthy landscapes - Imogen Semmler
Hear from Imogen Semmler from Agricola Projects who will explain why soil health is so important.
- 1:10 pm
Lunch
Time to chat, eat great food and talk to the exhibitors.
- 2:00 pm
Farmer panel 2: Resilience in managing natural resources
Hear from local farmers who have improved Natural Resource Management on their properties.
- 2:45 pm
Interview with Rachel Ward
Chris Bath will talk with Rachel Ward about her experiences of setting up a regenerative farm. We will also learn about her new enterprise called Farmthru.
- 3:15 pm
Wrap up
- 3:30 pm
Afternoon tea
- 4:00 pm
Social networking and stall holder visits
The bar will be open for you to purchase drinks.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
Purchase tickets
This event has passedPurchase tickets
This event has passed
More events from this host
