June 2nd, 2023Regenerative ag community getting more engaged

The Hepburn Shire says it has successfully engaged with over 70 participants over the last 12 months to help local farmers and land custodians improve land, soil, water and livestock.

The Hepburn Shire says it has successfully engaged with over 70 participants over the last 12 months to help local farmers and land custodians improve land, soil, water and livestock.

The Practical Regenerative Agricultural Communities program is being delivered as a partnership between Hepburn Shire Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, City of Greater Bendigo, A Healthy Coliban Catchment project (North Central Catchment Management Authority and Coliban Water), Melbourne Water and the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network.

The program is set to continue from July this year and includes free, on-farm advice, webinars, workshops and field days, short courses and discussion groups.

Those interested are being invited to visit the Healthy Landscapes Hepburn webpage for detail and links to upcoming events or to book a free property visit, by filling out the expression of interest form.

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June 2nd, 2023Regenerative ag community getting more engaged

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