Small Landholder Weekend Workshop

Are you wondering what climate change means for you on your small landholding? What about “peak oil”?  Climate change and peak oil will both potentially impact on you and your small farm or landholding.   If you are concerned about the implications for you through climate change - attend the “Winter workshop” your first stop to planning for climate change.  Registration fees are $100 per couple or $60 per single, (to cover catering costs) plus accommodation.  Places are limited book now!  This is a fantastic investment of your time to find out where your starting point should be for planning for climate change

So what do you get?          (Note: Registration link is at bottom )

The program topics have now been confirmed.  After the social networking function on the evening of July 10, our experts will be discussing with you on July 11;

Just What is Happening to the Climate and the Seasons?;
Conserving Soil and Water in a Changing Environment;
Will Oil and Gas Supply Drive Future Input Costs?;
Maintaining Soil Fertility in a Changing Environment;
Composting Organic Wastes For Soil Fertility and Health;
and Optimising Returns From Your Block

 In  the afternoon you will be able to take part in one of three farm visits looking at   ”Annual Cropping / Organic Production ” ;   ” Sustaining Pasture Productivity ” ; or   ” Maintaining Remnant Vegetation & Biodiversity ” 

On Sunday, 12 July 2009  we will be covering;  

My Stock Healthy in a Changing Environment 
Keeping Weeds at Bay in a Changing Environment 
Keeping on Top of Changing Insect Distribution 
Keeping Feral Animals Under Control 
What is in Store For Small Landholders in the Emission Trading Scheme? 
Improving Property Bushfire Preparedness 

In the afternoon you will have a choice of field trips to discuss; Profitable Livestock Production;  Farm Forestry; or Profitable Perennial Crops . 

 This is a unique, must not miss event for you to ”ACHIEVE THE GOOD LIFE !  ADAPTING MANAGEMENT TO A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT” . 

Proudly hosted by the Blackwood Valley Small Landholders’ Group  in association with the Department of Agriculture and Food .  

 Please CLICK on the link below for event flyer and registration … 

http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/OBJTWR/imported_assets/content/fm/small/goodlife_flyer.pdf