PROGRAMS
Semester 1, 2009
Whole Farm Planning (Property Management
Planning)
Construct a dynamic plan for your farm with both short and long-term
goals. This series of 4 or 6 workshops, spread out over 4 months
(on dates to suit clients), assists in developing property management
plans which will contribute to improved water and soil quality,
improved livestock health, increased drought resistance, biodiversity
conservation, reduced soil damage, effective weed control, and
consequently increased and sustainable productivity.
Property Management Planning (PMP) for natural resource management
(6 day course) and Farm Planning (4 day course) are being delivered
by NSW Dept. Primary Industries. Register your interest with QRS-NC
or see the PROfarm
website. These courses are 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. Courses in Lachlan CMA are for 6
days and include the software CRS Farm Mapping (RRP $1096).
Trainers: Alison Elvin, Jane Vincent, Brian Eccles
| Date/s |
- Berry: already commenced
- Braidwood: Commencing June 6
- Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA : Commencing soon in the Sydney
region
- Lachlan CMA: commencing June. TBC
|
Price: Farmready subsidy available
to cover entire cost of course (if an eligible primary producer).
If ineligible contact QRS-NC to check on CMA subsidies. |
Farm Planning and Electric Fencing
Farm planning talk by Alison Elvin from QRS –NC and George
Gundry from Holistic Management, stall by Dept. Primary Industries
followed by Electric Fencing demonstration by Gallagher.
Date/s |
Tuesday May 26th, 10 am to 2
pm |
Free. Register with SRCMA. 4842
2594 |
Identification & management
of native grass pastures for agriculture and conservation
A one day workshop to assist landholders to identify native grasses,
understand how these grasses best fit into an agricultural landscape,
and learn how to manage these grasses for agriculture and conservation.
Trainers: Peter Simpson and Alison Elvin
Topics included in the course are:
- Recognition of the major native grasses of the Southern Tablelands
- The strengths and weaknesses of these grasses
- Where and why these grasses best fit.
- Recognition of vegetation links to soil acidity
- How to best manage native grasses for agriculture and conservation
Date/s |
- Braidwood: Spring
- Griffith: October 26
- Bombala : Spring
- On request from Landcare or other groups
|
Price: Farmready subsidy available
to cover entire cost of course. $230 GST incl. (if ineligible
for Farmready)
|
Improving Water Quality on your Farm
A one day workshop providing insights into how to manage your
surface water for maximum water quality and biodiversity –
and at very little cost. Landcare groups could apply for relevant
subsidies.
Trainers: Alison Elvin and Jane Vincent
Date/s |
- On request from Landcare and other groups
|
Price per person: Depends on
Subsidy. Farmready pending |
FURTHER PROGRAMS MAY BE DELIVERED IN 2009
To register your Company/Department/Landcare Group expression
of interest in the following programs please contact QRS-NC. These
programs are available across Southern NSW.
- Weeds - Not always the Enemy. Learn to identify weeds in your
locality, the story they tell us about the conditions of the
soil, their potential usefulness, and a variety of control methods.
- Wetland and Riparian rehabilitation
- Introduction to Successful Biological farming
- Assessing the ecological value of your land, and improving
the value cost-effectively.
- Flora and Fauna identification for the Southern Tablelands
and SW slopes.
- BioBanking Assessment. Alison Elvin has enrolled to undertake
the BioBanking Assessors' course, being jointly run by DECC
and TAFE NSW, in July.
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS FOR COURSES
First Aid: Allens
Training
Ph: 1300 559 064, www.allenstraining.com.au
Chainsaw: Wayne Lemke
Ph: 0427 916 679
OHS Business Solutions:
Glenda Snoxall, Safety Key Solutions
Ph: 0427 522 033 |
With thanks to our sponsors:
Bowral Co-op
Bowral
Ph: 02 4861 1500
Cleanseeds
Bungendore
Ph: 02 6238 0000
Kelly & Co. Rural
Yass
Ph: 02 6226 1800
Landmark Daniel Walker
Braidwood
Ph: 02 4842 2405 |
All information is current at the time of publishing and may
be subject to change, for more information contact QRS. Please
note that confirmation of your participation in the program cannot
be made until we receive you enrolment form and payment. Early
enrolment in the program enables QRS to finalise numbers and avoids
cancellation due to insufficient numbers the week before the program
commences.
If you wish to be on the QRS mailing list, please email
Jane Vincent.
QRS contacts:
Quality Rural Solutions - Jane Vincent and Associates
Ph: 02 6230 3584
Email: jane@qualityruralsolutions.com.au
Enrolment form
All information is current at the time of publishing and may
be subject to change, for more information contact QRS.
Please note that confirmation of your participation in the program
cannot be made until we receive you enrolment form and payment.
Early enrolment in the program enables QRS to finalise numbers
and avoids cancellation due to insufficient numbers the week before
the program commences.
Page last updated: 18 Feb 2009 |