Healthy farm dam workshop - Forbes

Farmers across the Central West are invited to discover how healthy dams and waterways can boost farm productivity while supporting local biodiversity.

Event details:

This practical workshop, hosted by Central West Local Land Services, will explore simple, cost-effective strategies to improve the health of on-farm dams and water sources, helping to enhance water quality, livestock performance, and native habitat. 

Participants will learn practical, on-ground techniques for managing farm water resources, with a focus on achieving both production and environmental outcomes. 

Topics covered include:

• the link between productivity and healthy farm dams

• assessing health of dams and waterways

• stock management, access, and watering points

• Erosion control

• animal health and water quality

• pest animal management and control

• water stocktake and livestock requirements.

RSVP: Wednesday 18 November 2026

Additional details:

• The event will have catered morning tea and lunch – please list dietary requirements in the checkout questions.

Contact: Catie Guise, Senior Land Services Officer, NRM on 0429 982 197 or via email catherine.guise@lls.nsw.gov.au 

This event is supported by Southern NSW Innovation Hub and the Farm Business Resilience Program, through funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government.

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