Farming in a Changing Climate workshops at Casino and Grafton 5th & 12th May 2009

The NSW Dept of Primary Industires is running a three day workshop spread over 6 weeks to assist landholders prepare and adapt their property for climate risk, in Casino starting 5 May and in Grafton starting 12 May 2009.

This course is registered under the Commonwealth Government's FarmReady program.
Eligible primary producers can be reimbursed for the cost of this course.
See the FarmReady website for more details.

The course aims to:

• Encourage appropriate responses to climate change such as high flow pumping and appropriate on farm water storage.
• Provide training in strategies to improve rainfall utilisation which do not significantly impact catchment flows.
• Provide training tailored to landscapes and soils that will allow landowners to improve the resilience of their properties to climatic impacts.
• Promote measures that contribute to carbon sequestration and soil health.
• Integrate training with the Community Support Officers and available incentive funding to promote the maximal conversion of plans into on ground works.

Pre-registration is required. Contact Greg Reid on (02) 6626.1213 or greg.reid@dpi.nsw.gov.au