Hovells Creek Landcare Group is pleased to host the first of 2 workshops to understand how the climate is changing and improve rural community's ability to manage drought.

Please join us at the Frogmore Hall from 12 noon for lunch and an afternoon of informative speakers with plenty of time for questions and discussion.

All welcome- The event is FREE, but please book to ensure that your lunch and afternoon tea can be provided.

Discussion topics:

Understanding how the climate is changing
How climate variability is driving changes in agriculture
What does this mean for farm enterprises towards 2030
Impact on pasture & livestock production
How to assess and respond to the changes in our region and our community

Speakers include:

Prof Mark Howden; Director of the Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University

Phil Graham; 30 years as Technical Specialist Livestock Systems at the NSW Department of Primary Industries

Melinda Hillery; Climate Change Adaptation team, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

Discussion session to be hosted by HCLG chairperson Dr Gordon Refshauge.

Stallholders & resource tables to provide information & support on Tackling Tough Times.

This event is funded by Stockland Care Foundation through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal to improve the community’s ability to manage drought.

Understanding Dry Times; A workshop to explore current and future strategies to manage climate variability.

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