Name: Catchment Keepers workshop
Start: 2022-03-01T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2022-03-01T16:00:00+11:00
Location: Ayrshire Park

Catchment Keepers workshop

Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc

A workshop for local women to share stories and actions that empower and sustain us as custodians and farmers.

Ayrshire Park

Join us for a day of practical learning, inspiring stories and relaxed chatting with other women from local farms.<ul><li>Katie Collins (farmer, &quot;Ayrshire Park&quot;) will talk about her property, the changes they have made to improve the health of the land, and the reasons for these changes.</li></ul><ul><li>Gemma Meier (farmer, Grong Grong) will talk about her property, her passion for regenerative farming and her work in the community</li></ul><ul><li>Celia Connor (CSU researcher in Environment and Agriculture) will talk about her work in science, environment, education and engaging women/girls in science and agriculture - TBC</li></ul><ul><li>Dione Howard (District Veterinarian at Riverina LLS, Young Farming Champion and 2021 RAS Rural Achiever) will talk about her life as a vet, her achievements and her passion for engaging children to pursue a career in agriculture</li></ul><ul><li>Susan Orgill (NSW DPI Soil Carbon researcher) will talk about her work helping farmers to restore health to their soils, and share ways we can improve our own soils through grazing and farm management.</li></ul>We will also have a special nature journalling workshop with local artist Melanie Baulch, who will help us to appreciate the beauty in our farms - from a single seed pod to a wide landscape.Morning tea and lunch will be provided (please advise of any special dietary needs), there will be a Farm walk, and lots of time to talk with the presenters and other attendees.This project has been funded by an Australian Government Smart Farms Small Grant and the Local Landcare Coordinator Partnership between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW.

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