Farming for the Future meeting in Martinborough, book now.
Farming for the Future Seminar 2015 Tuesday, 9 June 2015 8.45am - 4.30pm The Village Cafe, Martinborough Following on from the hugely successful 2014 seminar, the South Wairarapa Biodiversity Group is again bringing together farmers, their advisors and invited experts for an interactive day focussed on building knowledge to support sustainable farming in Wairarapa. Speakers Dr Alison Dewes - Lead Consultant at Headlands farm consultancy The importance of resilience in the business of farming Professor Russell Death - Professor of Freshwater Ecology at Massey University Know the science of freshwater Joseph Potangaroa - Author and tuna (eel) advocate Reason to be proud of what lives in your farm streams Phillip Percy - Director of environmental planning consultancy Perception Planning Resilient farming businesses and the RMA Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt - Dairy farmers & winners of the Supreme Balance Farm Environment Award for 2015 The transition to a resilient dairy farming system in Wairarapa Andrew Day - Sheep and beef farmer Freshwater limits; implications for farm resilience Bookings are essential - only 100 places available! $35 per person - includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch To find out more and register online go to www.farmforthefuture.wikispaces.com For further information or to register over the phone contact Heather Atkinson (06) 307 7383
© Copyright 2024