Free field days and launch of the Central Victorian Compost Users Group
Posted on 4 November, 2009 by Connecting Country
Guest Speaker: Dr Dean Metcalf, expert on biological control using composts and compost teas.
Dean is a plant pathologist with wide experience in managing a variety of crop diseases and a particular interest in sustainable methods of crop disease control.
There are four events over three days:
WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER, 1-5PM HARCOURT – Meet at Harcourt Valley Estate Wines, followed by visit to Blackjack Wines and Harcourt Fruit Garden.
THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER
o 9-11 AM MURCHISON – Meet at Murchison & District Neighbourhood House followed by a site visit to Avonlea Flowers, 420 River Road, Murchison, looking at compost soil conditioners and teas for disease suppression and soil health.
o 2- 5 PM HEATHCOTE/ COLBINABBIN – Meet at Heathcote RSL followed by a site visit to Hennings Wine/ Rathjen’s, Colbinabbin looking at composts in vineyards and tomatoes.
FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER – 9-12 AM BENDIGO – Meet at Balgownie Estate Wines, Hermitage Road Maiden Gully
Hear about how compost can:
- Boost soil and plant health and plant productivity
- Conserve moisture
- Form part of a disease control program
- Build long term soil carbon
Also hear about:
- Compost Users Group – a free and independent information and discussion forum for landowners to learn more about sourcing, making and using compost, and to share their experiences in using these products.
- Planning to use composts – what, where and how?
Numbers are limited and bookings are essential.
For more information and to register contact Bill Grant 0407 882 070 or billgrant@bigpond.com
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