Small Property Grazing Course

The course has been designed to assist land managers to improve their skills and knowledge about grazing livestock, resulting in an increase in soil carbon and perennial pasture species, including native species.

It is structured for small landholders (2-20Ha) with grazing livestock (including horses, sheep, cattle, alpacas etc.).

Landholders in the Macedon Ranges Shire, Hepburn Shire or the City of Greater Bendigo are eligible to attend.

The course is presented by Jason McAinch, Council's Private Land Conservation Officer and will incorporate:

• A four-hour face-to-face theory learning session
• An online theory learning and support session
• A two-hour practical on-property learning
• An optional one-hour, one-on-one practical on property session

Cost: $75 per property.

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Course outline

Day	Session	Location
Day 1  Friday 24 February 2023  2pm to 6 pm	Setting the picture: Introductions Energy cycle, water cycle, nutrient cycle, community Complicated and complex Co-evolution of animals and grasslands Introduction to grassland species Introduction to how grasses grow Introduce water and moveable fencing infrastructure concepts.	Malmsbury Town Hall
Wednesday 29 March 2023 7.30pm to 9pm	Review of Day 1	Online
March to May	1:1 property visits: Consolidate foundation learning on grazing grasslands Consolidate grazing plan and ACTION plan	Individual property visits
Day 2 Friday 19 May 2023 2pm to 4pm	Setting up your property: Developing a grazing plan Practical water, fencing, stock handling infrastructure Practical pasture and animal interaction understanding	To be advised

 

When

Location

Day 1 Malmsbury Town Hall, 91 Mollison Street, Malmsbury 3446, Malmsbury, View Map