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30th Jul
9:30am to 11am
FAN Member meet up – Sunshine CoastFood and Agribusiness NetworkCatch up with other FAN members and join FAN Members, Scott and Haidee from Polyculture as they share how you can reverse global warming right in your own backyard. Polyculture is dedicated to building topsoil, holistic management education, regenerative land use and using worm farm products to help reverse global warming. Please bring a 2-litre container along so you can take home a free sample! Bring a friend and introduce them to FAN’s collaborative, like-minded community. Ticket price includes refreshments!
Polyculture Worm Farm, Connection Rd,Glenview
$10 ticketBOOK NOW
30th Jul to 1st Aug
7:30am to 5pm daily
Advanced livestock movement and management course & working dog school with Neil McDonald Burnett Catchment Care AssociationGain the necessary knowledge to become proactive regarding soil health and pasture management while working in a safe and efficient manner with the help of working dogs. BYO Tucker, swag, water, dogs, lead ropes and water bowls – Neil also has dogs available to use at the course!
Weens Rd, Kingaroy
Prices TBD depending on No. of participants and fundingMORE INFO
1st Aug
9am to 12pm
National Tree Day – Planting with Barung Landcare.Barung LandcareJoin us for a morning of tree planting on the Maleny Community Precinct to celebrate National Tree Day and Landcare Week! We will be planting native vegetation to restore habitat in an area of Lowland Subtropical Rainforest. The Barung team will take you on a walk around the site and share an update about our plans for Barung Landcare’s future site at the precinct. Bring a picnic if you’d like to share lunch and enjoy the views after the planting.Please bring your own gardening gloves and wear suitable outdoor clothing including closed sturdy shoes, a hat and bring plenty of water. Places are limited - registrations are essential!Register online, by phone during office hours (9am - 4pm, M - F) or at the Barung Landcare office!
Maleny Community Precinct
FREE eventREGISTER
3rd to 4th Aug
AvoSkills Workshop Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers The second AvoSkills workshop, covering the “A” to “O” of avocado orchard management, will be held in Bundaberg on 3-4 August (COVID-19 permitting). In this practical, fun and hands-on workshop, we will tackle the essentials of growing good quality fruit productively. The workshop is tailored toward growers who have recently joined the avocado industry, re-sellers, farm supervisors and farm managers. Management topics include: Planting, Rootstocks, mulching, irrigation, nutrition, root rot, diseases, pollination, pests, pruning, harvesting and more. Morning sessions will be held indoors, with practical afternoon sessions at nearby local orchards. Catering: morning tea & lunch provided!
Bundaberg MultiplexMORE INFO/ BOOK NOW
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4th Aug
1pm to 2pm
Taking Care of Business Webinar BIEDO This webinar will guide you through the different processes to overcome when it comes to selling your business to achieve the best outcome for you and the buyer. Join experienced business broker and small business mentor Vicki Leeson (from Business LEAP) as she shares her tips and pitfalls to avoid.
Webinar online
Webinar access on BIEDO’s Facebook pageMORE INFO
5th Aug
8:30am to 4pm
FAN Export Market Pathway Program Masterclass Food and Agribusiness NetworkJoin this Export Market Pathway Program Masterclass for the most practical and actionable advice on export. The program will equip food and beverage businesses with the capabilities and resources to take advantage of growing markets in the ASEAN region and the confidence to apply their learnings to other export markets. Through this tailored program that includes a Masterclass, One-on-One Mentoring and Virtual Market Visit, participants will have the opportunity to learn about key export markets and what it takes to become a successful exporter, develop or enhance their export strategy and present to pre-qualified buyers in their chosen markets.
Online event
$150 for FAN members$250 for non-members(excl. GST)BOOK NOW
5th to 6th Aug
National Landcare Conference and Awards 2021Landcare AustraliaCosta Georgiadis brings the landcare community together online during Landcare Week for the National Landcare Conference & Awards Events. The National Landcare Conference is the largest knowledge sharing convention for the Landcare community. This national event brings together Landcare groups and volunteers, landholders and farmers, Indigenous land and sea managers, landcare facilitators and coordinators, educators, research agencies, natural resource management professionals, and other community environmental groups and individuals to share insights, learn and connect. This year’s 2021 National Landcare Conference and Awards events will be hosted online. We still have an incredible program for you! All speakers will be live streamed and recorded – so that if you miss anything, you can watch it later.
Webinar Online MORE INFO
6th Aug
8:30am to 11:30am
Roving Restorers Program: Noosa Chapter Noosa and District Landcare Come and join in helping Peregian Creek Bushcare in treating environmental weeds along the coastal dunes at Marcus Beach. Works undertaken will help to contribute to the ongoing protection of the fragile ecosystem and the ongoing works by Peregian Bushcare group. All tools will be provided, as well as some morning tea! Please bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen and insect repellent – long-sleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential! Numbers attending limited to 12 due to COVID restrictions.
Marcus Beach MORE INFO
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6th Aug
9am to 1pm
Pollinators, Compost Worms and Dung Beetles Gympie and District Landcare Group This session will delve into the unseen world of various pollinators exploring their unique contribution to plant and fruit abundance. Then moving to soil regenerators such as composting worms and dung beetles. We will teach you how to build your own worm farm and make rich microbial teas and amendments to improve both the soil and plant life on your block.
Landcare Facility (Address supplied upon registration for course)
$60 for members$80 for non-membersMORE INFO
7th Aug
9am to 4pm
Wildflowering at Cooloola 2021Cooloola CoastcareWildflower walks, talks, displays and workshops! Come along to learn about the wonderful world of wildflowers – learn what species are around the local are that attract pollinators! Attendees receive booklet of local flowering plants, helping to increase plant ID knowledge and to work as a guide during the walks.
Rainbow Beach$30 ticket – lunch includedMORE INFO
9th Aug
8:30am to 11:30am
Roving Restorers – Maleny Barung LandcareJoin Hinterland Bush Links to hand-weed Morning Glory and lantana to aid regenerating native seedlings. Mim Coulstock has been restoring her land to provide habitat for native fauna. Her property buffers Maleny National Park and is part of a key east-west corridor across the Blackall Range. The land is steep. Due to COVID numbers attending will be limited to 20. All tools will be cleaned before use, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Please BYO cup, beverage and snack for morning tea. All tools will be provided. Bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen and insect repellent. Long-sleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential (Work Place Health and Safety Regulations).
Meet at Maleny IGAor address supplied upon registration
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11th to 13th Aug
7:30am to 5pm
Advanced livestock movement and management course & working dog school with Neil McDonald South East Burnett Landcare Group Gain the necessary knowledge to become proactive regarding soil health and pasture management while working in a safe and efficient manner with the help of working dogs. BYO Tucker, swag, water, dogs, lead ropes and water bowls – Neil also has dogs available to use at the course!
Boonimba Rd, Booubyjan
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12th Aug
9am to 11.30am
Field Day: Glossy Black Cockatoo guided walk with Janet Carew Barung Landcare Join us for a guided tour of Janet’s property looking at the Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat research project. Janet has been involved in conservation for almost 20 years, with a particular focus on the Glossy Black Cockatoo. With significant habitat for them at her property, she has increased her conservation efforts with the Future Food for Glossies Project and a formal research project with the University of the Sunshine Coast. Janet will share her research project as we walk through the property and learn about the insights she has gained along the way. Please note that to join us on the tour you must have a reasonable level of fitness and ability to move through steep and rocky terrain. Closed, sturdy shoes are a must. Places are limited and bookings are essential!
(Address supplied upon registration)
FREE for members$10 for non-membersREGISTER/MORE INFO
12th Aug
12pm to 1:30pm
NBN Co. Industry Connectivity Roundtable: AgricultureBIEDONBN Co. wants to hear how we can improve connectivity with your Burnett Inland business and broader agriculture industry. Join us in person, or via Zoom for this info sharing session.
Gayndah Disaster Management CentreOR online via Zoom
FREE Info sharing sessionMORE INFO
13th Aug
9am to 4pm
Seed identification & collection - Regenerating your block with native plants Gympie and District Landcare GroupThis is a full day session - please bring your own lunch! This session will be presented by two legends in the Gympie and Noosa region. You will learn how to collect, handle and store seed and then be taken on a tour of the property which is an excellent example of how natives are used for wind breaks, wood production and much more.
On farm(Address supplied upon registration for course)
$60 for members$80 for non-membersMORE INFO
13th Aug
9am to 2pm
Carbon and Beyond discussion event Kandanga Farm StoreA panel of expert speakers will explore the topic of carbon farming on properties, followed by the opportunity for a field walk after lunch. Come along for a day of discussion on this controversial, yet ground-breaking subject!
Kandanga Farm Store$25 ticketMorning tea included!BOOK NOW
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16th Aug
8:30am to 11:30am
Roving Restorers – Reesville Barung Landcare Join Hinterland Bush Links with hand-weeding privet and other weeds at this beautiful property in the headwaters of the Obi Creek. Jill has been restoring this land for over 40 years taking it from pasture to paradise. Meet at the back of the IGA carpark in Maleny at 7.45am to share transport or travel independently for an 8.30am start. All tools will be provided. Bring gloves, water, boots, sunscreen and insect repellent. Long-sleeved shirt, trousers and hat are essential (WH & S regulations). BYO morning tea!
Meet at Maleny IGAor address supplied upon registration
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17th Aug
5:30pm to 8pm
Taking Care of Business - Small Business Marketing Motivation BIEDOFinding it challenging to stay motivated about your small business? Know you need to do more when it comes to marketing, but not sure where or how to start? Unsure which approach will give just best bang for your marketing buck? Join Truth Designs Amanda Wenck as she runs through the fundamentals of: What is branding, marketing strategies that work now, how to stay motivated in small business and much more. You can be in the room or join in via Zoom!
Gayndah Disaster Management CentreOR online via Zoom
FREE WorkshopMORE INFO
18th Aug
2pm to 6pm
Community Outreach Event – Monto Burnett Catchment Care AssociationDrop into Monto Shire Hall at any time between 2pm-6pm to have a chat about what support options are available for farmers, farm workers and your community. Free Rotary BBQ! $500 rotary vouchers available.
Monto Shire Hall51 Newton Street, Monto
Free BBQ!MORE INFO
18th Aug
5:30pm to 6:30pm
Barung Connects: The Endangered Maleny Spiny Crayfish, with Dr Scott Burnett Barung LandcareJoin local ecologist Dr Scott Burnett for a fascinating talk about the Maleny Spiny Crayfish. This endangered, elusive mountain-dweller is reduced to small populations living along the Blackall Range and is significant in that it is an evolutionary relic of the past. Dr Scott will discuss the latest knowledge and research around this species, what we know about its habitat, survival and how the broader community can contribute to its ongoing conservation on the Blackall Range and surrounds.
Maleny RSL Hall
FREE for members$10 for non-membersMORE INFO/BOOK NOW
19th Aug
5pm to 7pm
Fabulously Furry Friends: Arachnids & Ecosystem HealthNoosa and District LandcareCome along and listen to Dr Jan Green share her research and experience with the furry 8-legged variety in the agriculture sector. Jan will also share her wealth of knowledge on Ecosystem health from the various roles she has undertaken over her career.
65 Pavilion Street, Pomona
Free for members$10 for non-membersMORE INFO
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20th Aug
9am to 4pm
Introduction to Natural Sequence Farming & landscape rehydration Workshop Gympie and District Landcare Group This is a full day session – please bring your own lunch! In this session you will learn about Natural Sequence Farming its practices and the mottos of slow the flow, let all plants grow, be careful where the animals go and remember to filter is a must know. As part of this session, you will get to understand how to manage gully erosion, get water to spread & infiltrate and the use of animal diversity to manage the landscape. Forage Farm is a working farm and you will get to see first-hand how natural sequence farming is applied.
On farm(Address supplied upon registration for course)
$60 for members$80 for non-membersMORE INFO
24th Aug
North and South Burnett AgNetwork Event – AgriProve Soil Carbon Fieldtrip BIEDOJoin representatives from the Department of Agriculture on an Agriprove soil carbon fieldtrip! Further details to be announced – keep an eye on BIEDO’s facebook page for event info.
Location TBAFREE FieldtripMORE INFO
25th Aug
8am to 5pm
Chemical Safety Training Course Burnett Catchment Care AssociationInitial (1 day) & Update (1/2 day) courses are conducted concurrently. Pre-course training questions to be completed by Initial participants prior to the course. Venue & Times to be confirmed after 9th Aug - course locations determined by bookings.
MundubberaVenue TBA
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25th Aug
9am to 12pm
Taking Care of Business: Social media storytelling workshop with Pete Lewis (former Executive Producer of ABC-TV’s Landline) BIEDOJoin in on this session to learn how to get the right message out about your business in today’s competitive online world. The workshop explores how to share your story effectively, the best tools to use and how to connect and collaborate with others. Bring your own device with camera – Pete will coach you through how to create engaging content about you/ your business/or product, so you’ll walk away with a socials-worthy video to drive more customers your way.
Mundubbera Supper Rooms (Town Hall)
FREE WorkshopMORE INFO
27th Aug
9am to 1pm
Rural fencing, Basic maintenance & Repairs WorkshopGympie and District Landcare GroupIf you are wondering how to fix that fence that is down in your paddock or how to fence off your gully then this session will give you all the skills needed not only to do fencing but some basic equipment maintenance and repair as well.
On farm(Address supplied upon registration for course)
$60 for members$80 for non-membersMORE INFO
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28th & 29th Aug
9am to 4pm
Introduction to Regenerative Farming and Holistic Management and Regenerative Farm Business Management Workshop Gympie and District Landcare Group Practical and easy to follow days delivered by professionals, that will give you a set of tools and actions to apply to your farming operation.
(Address supplied upon registration for course)
$220 for members$250 for non-membersMORE INFO
28th to 29th Aug
Women leading the future workshop and masterclass - South Burnett Burnett Catchment Care AssociationJoin Lynne Foley, OAM and Melissa Barnett in this practical and interactive leadership workshop series designed for rural and regional women. The workshop will be held on Saturday, 28 August with an optional masterclass being held on Sunday, 29 August.
Taabinga Station, South Burnett
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29th Aug to 10th Sept
All day
Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course Country NoosaLearn Permaculture on a Self-Sufficient Permaculture Farm in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The PDC is a world-renowned 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate course, a high quality 2-week course run by us since 2012 on the self-sufficient Kendall Permaculture Farm in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Run by Tom Kendall, this theoretical course is based on Bill Mollison’s Designers Manual; it teaches how we can use today’s tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a design system for a truly sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle! Your PDC Certificate is recognised and well regarded world-wide. Our course is capped at 30 students, depending on Covid regulations, book now!
Kendall Permaculture Farm, Kin Kin.
Payment by donation - pay what you can afford!MORE INFO/ BOOK NOW
2nd Sept
2pm to 3:30pm
Pests & ecosystems: Exploring risks to wildlife in their environments - Webinar Burnett Catchment Care Association Join Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to learn how risks from exotic pests, weeds and diseases are being managed in Australia. The series of seven monthly webinars and discussions will focus on the recently released National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases (EEPL) and explore the list’s purpose, its development and how it will help manage risks to Australia’s biosecurity. Each webinar will welcome three guest speakers presenting in the first hour, followed by 30 minutes of facilitated discussion.
Webinar online
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3rd Sept
9am to 1pm
Creek Management WorkshopGympie and District Landcare GroupLearn all about your creek, how to manage protect and revegetate it.
On farm(Address supplied upon registration)
$60 for members$80 for non-membersMORE INFO
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4th Sept
2pm to 4pm
Annual General Meeeting and Annual Potluck Cooloola Coastcare Please join us for our 3rd Annual General Membership Meeting - details and a final location will be sent out at least two full weeks in advance.
TBA MORE INFO
10th Sept
9am to 4pm
Biodynamics & Agroforestry Workshop Gympie and District Landcare GroupThis is a full day session - please bring your own lunch! Morning: This is a hands-on session where we demystify Biodynamics and you learn how to make and apply some of the Biodynamic preparations to your farms and gardens.Afternoon: Here you will learn how to combine trees in pastures for better animal health and use trees to support food production.
On farm(Address supplied upon registration)
$60 for members$80 for non-membersMORE INFO
11th Sept
9am to 2pm
Annual General Meeting and Southern Branches Meet-up Wildlife Preservation Society of QLDThere will be branch highlights, the AGM, awards, presentations, good food, plus a gentle wildlife walk. Please note that this is a Covid Safe Event that will follow the recommended safety measures on the day.
Nudgee Beach REGISTER
14th to 16th Sept
12.45pm to 4pm
Queensland Biosecurity Partners Forum Biosecurity QueenslandIn partnership with the Biosecurity Queensland Ministerial Advisory Council (BQMAC), this year’s event will be delivered in shorter and sharper sessions over three days to suit the online environment. With two years left to deliver on the Queensland Biosecurity Strategy 2018-2023, we’ll be focusing on what action needs to be taken to best address the six key themes through a mid-term review of the Strategy. We’ll bring you a jam-packed agenda full of speakers tackling topics on governance, behaviour science, engagement and technology.
Webinar online REGISTER
14th Sept
5:30pm to 8pm
Taking Care of Business - Demystifying your online presence BIEDOOverwhelmed by the online world? Join Truth Designs founder Amanda Wenck as she helps you demystify your online presence in this helpful workshop covering the fundamentals of: Doing digital the right way, Social media platforms and Making the most of your website.
Gayndah Disaster Management CentreOR online via zoom
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17th Sept
Women in Business Day – South Burnett BIEDO Come along to celebrate women in business; be inspired and network with other women in business! Further details to be announced – keep an eye on BIEDO’s facebook page for event info.
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17th Sept
9am to 1pm
Biosecurity & Bush Fire Safety Workshop Gympie and District Landcare GroupYou will learn what your biosecurity obligations are and how to work with the biosecurity team to manage biosecurity challenges. Bush Fire Safety and fire management advice from the Rural Fire Brigade; preparing for fire; how to create an effective bushfire survival plan; and much more.
Landcare Facility(Address supplied upon registration)
$60 for members$80 for non-membersMORE INFO
19th SeptAnnual General Meeting Wildlife Preservation Society of QLD – Fraser Coast Branch TBA MORE INFO
23rd Sept
12pm to 1:30pm
NBN Co. Industry Connectivity Roundtable: Health & Education BIEDONBN Co. wants to hear how we can improve connectivity with your Burnett Inland business and broader health and education industries. Join us in person, or via Zoom.
BIEDO HQ – The Platform, MurgonOR online via Zoom
FREE Info sharing sessionMORE INFO
24th Sept
9am to 1pm
Local Wildlife Preservation Workshop Gympie and District Landcare GroupWe will look at wildlife habitats and learn about what you can do on your property to provide safe passage for wildlife to travel through. Take a walk through the Victory Park Trails to learn how to identify koala markings; learn how to identify native trees that wildlife depend on.
Landcare Facility and Fieldtrip
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28th to 29th Sept
2021 National Conference: Sustaining the Nation National Farmers Federation The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) 2021 National Conference is the foremost event for Australia’s farm sector – bringing farm leaders, agribusiness and government together in our nation’s capital. As the world rebuilds from the devastation of COVID-19, the NFF’s 2021 National Conference will explore agriculture’s role in sustaining Australia’s communities, economy and natural environment. This conversation will take place through the lens of the NFF’s 2030 Roadmap, which sets ambitious targets for our industry’s sustainability and economic development. Over two days, attendees will hear from some of Australia’s most respected leaders in fields such as politics, science, disaster recovery, agriculture, technology, health and more.
National Convention Centre, Canberra
Prices vary: $435 - $1067MORE INFO/BOOK NOW
30th Sept to 1st Oct
7am to 5pm
2021 Food, Fibre & Agricultural Educators Conference on Wheels AgForceThis conference provides an excellent and unique opportunity for agriculture, science, hospitality and technology educators of Australia’s younger generation to gain professional development in various regions around Queensland. Designed to give educators the currency needed to teach food, fibre and agricultural education in schools, whilst ensuring they have the latest information and resources to promote food and fibre production as a career to their students.
Bundaberg$250 ticket (excl. GST)BOOK NOW
2nd Oct to 31st Oct
8:30am to 5:30 pm
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Permaculture Design Course over 5 weekends Country NoosaLearn Permaculture on a Self-Sufficient Permaculture Farm in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. The PDC is a world-renowned 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate course, a high quality 2-week course run by us since 2012 on the self-sufficient Kendall Permaculture Farm in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Run by Tom Kendall, this theoretical course is based on Bill Mollison’s Designers Manual; it teaches how we can use today’s tools and technology to create a more sustainable and equitable world for all species. Permaculture is more than just gardening, it is a design system for a truly sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle! Your PDC Certificate is recognised and well regarded world-wide. Our course is capped at 30 students, depending on Covid regulations, book now!
Kendall Permaculture Farm, Kin Kin.
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6th & 7th Oct
18th annual Catchment Crawl – Mary River Monitoring Mary River Catchment Coordinating CommitteeIn this event we will travel the river, testing water quality including nutrients and E.Coli. Riparian condition assessment and photo monitoring is also undertaken at each of the 36 sites. The data gathered over the 2 days is used to provide a snapshot of water quality in the river and create base line data which can indicate water quality trends when compared with previous years.
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7th Oct
Opening the toolbox: Tools and technology for detection, control and eradication - Webinar Burnett Catchment Care Association Join the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to learn how risks from exotic pests, weeds and diseases are being managed in Australia.
Webinar online
2021 Environmental Biosecurity Webinar SeriesMORE INFO
21st Oct
12pm to 1:30pm
NBN Co. Industry Connectivity Roundtable: Tourism BIEDONBN Co. wants to hear how we can improve connectivity with your Burnett Inland business and tourism industries. Join us in person, or via Zoom!
Nanango RSLOR online via Zoom
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