Growing Southern Gippsland: Online Field Day

When:
October 9, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
2020-10-09T10:00:00+11:00
2020-10-09T12:00:00+11:00
Where:
Zoom
Provided upon registration
Contact:
Cassie
0448 739 559

Dan and Amelia Bright from Amber Creek Farm & Sawmill operate a mixed
farming business growing free range pigs and a timber milling operation. Join us
to hear how they have designed their farming system for resilience in our
changing climate

Topics include:
• Dan Bright on the design of Amber Creek farm including the benefits of using local sources
of waste as a resource, and regenerative methods for soil improvement
• Amelia Bright on how the Prom Coast Food Collective supports local farmers and reduces
food miles
• Renewable energy options for farmers including the latest on rebates, with Chris Barfoot
from the Latrobe Valley Community Power Hub

ONLINE FIELD DAY
Using Waste as a Resource,
and Renewable Energy Opportunities for Farmers
The Growing Southern Gippsland project is funded through the Victorian Centre for Climate Change Innovation,
Bass Coast Landcare Network, Bass Coast Shire Council, RMIT University and Federation University Australia.