Heald Farm Open Day 2025

HEALD FARM 2025 OPEN DAY
15th May | 10 AM – 2 PM
52 Edgeley Road, Norsewood

Join us for a farmer-focused day on the farm, connecting with the land, the cows, and the people behind Heald Farm.

Day plan:

10:00 AM – Welcome & Morning Tea
Overview of Heald Farm – Learn about our farm’s journey to Organic Regenerative Dairy, our values, and how we are reducing stress and creating resilience across all areas of our farm.

Discussion Panels – Hear from local farmers and industry leaders. Topics (to be confirmed) may include:

• Mindset for Change
• Profitability of Regenerative Dairy Systems
  
• Heifer Nutrition
  
  

Farm Walk – Meet the cows, wander through the paddocks, and take part in discussions on soil and pasture health.

1:00 PM Lunch Catered by Susie Kerr.  Local chef, farmer’s wife, and self-proclaimed edible green-finger nut, Susie is all about celebrating food in its purest form. With a huge passion for homegrown and locally sourced produce.

Closing by 2:00 PM

Who is this for?

• Farmers
  
  
• Rural professionals
  
  
• Anyone interested in regenerative farming
  
  

What to Bring

• Sturdy footwear – we will be walking through paddocks
  
• Weather-appropriate clothing – rain or shine
  
• Notebook – if you would like to take notes
  
  

Continue the Conversations

Join us in the evening at Mangarara Eco Lodge, Patangata, for a special screening of Roots So Deep – a thought-provoking documentary exploring regenerative farming. Stay for further discussions and insights with like-minded farmers and food producers.  Enquiries to Greg Hart: greg@thefamilyfarm.co.nz

RSVP Essential for Catering Purposes

For More Information

Charlotte Heald – 027 489 8049
Email: rb.cm.heald@xtra.co.nz

With Thanks to Our Sponsors:

• Quorum Sense
  
• ANZ
• Eugene Pitt – Carrfields Livestock
• Wesco Seeds
  
• Fonterra
  
• Dairy NZ
  

We look forward to welcoming you.