Future Directions Conference Series: Food & Fibre Production and Environment
Posted on 23 May, 2016 by Connecting Country
The Bendigo TAFE are organizing a conference covering the topic of ‘Sustainable Food Production’. On Friday the 24th June 2016 from 10am to 4pm you can hear from leading industry speakers, covering:
The importance of biosecurity for food security – Rosa Crnov, Manager, Plants, Pests and Disease Agriculture Victoria- Export potential of ‘clean and green’ food – Bryan Balmer, Market Manager Agriculture Victoria
- Sustainable land use – growers experiences – Grant Sims, producer Pine Grove, Weekly Times Farmer of the Year 2016
- Adapting farm practices in a changing climate – Dr Richard Eckard, Professor and Director of the Primary Industries Climate Challenges Centre
Bendigo TAFE have let us know that a full agenda will be released soon. They are encouraging people to join them for the opportunity to network and be part of the conversion about sustainable food production. To express your interest please email epi@bendigotafe.edu.au and they will send you further information and the registration link.
While you have your diaries out, Connecting Country and the North Central Catchment Management Authority are organizing a Viable, Sustainable and Biodiverse Farms Field Day on Friday the 19th of August 2016 to be held in Sutton Grange. More details of this exciting event are coming soon.
Hi Chris,
Thank you for your support of the conference. Looking forward to sharing this day with you all.
Cheers Felicity
An update from the organisers. It will be held at the Restaurant 18eightyseven at the Bendigo TAFE City Campus, Bendigo. To register, follow this link (CLICK HERE). You must be registered in order to attend. The cost of admission is $50, with lunch and refreshments provided.