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Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) is excited to announce the “Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary” project.
Are you interested in learning more about regenerative agriculture?
The Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary project aims to educate graziers on sustainable practices to protect landscapes and improve water quality. By partnering with leading organisations like RCS and Tarwyn Park Training, the project offers comprehensive education and ongoing support to help landholders adopt best management practices.
The program includes:
A 7-day Grazing For Profit School - On-farm consulting property visit by RCS
A 4-day Natural Sequence Farming course
12 months of support with extension officers and industry experts
One-on-one mentoring and facilitation
These education courses and resources are heavily subsidised and valued at up to $25,000 per business, with only a small initial investment required from graziers.
Graziers have a very exciting opportunity to engage in some of the best education the world has to offer in grazing land management and landscape hydration. We are proud to be partnering with Australia’s most successful foundational Grazing Land Management Organisation RCS and working closely with the nation’s leading provider of landscape hydration through Natural Sequence Farming, education and advisory services – Tarwyn Park Training.
The goal is to help landholders introduce/improve grazing land management systems, develop sustainable farm management plans, improve soil moisture and plant diversity, and better understand their landscapes. By adopting these methodologies as part of their best management practices on-farm, landholders can better prepare and protect their landscapes, bracing for future extreme weather events including; droughts, floods and wildfires.
This initiative is crucial for preparing for extreme weather events and ensuring long-term agricultural sustainability.
The Empowering Adaptive Graziers project delivered by Burnett Mary Regional Group is part of the $6 million Grazing Practice Change Program funded through the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.
Graziers interested in this exciting opportunity can register their interest today by clicking on the link below.
Expressions of Interest closes Monday 24th February, and applicants will be notified by email on Friday 28th February 2025.
YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Calling for Youth Ambassadors to join our program
Are you a young person passionate about regenerative agriculture looking to progress and increase your knowledge and skills in the industry?
Are you on-farm or working within the agriculture industry, based in the Burnett Mary?
Do you have a presence on social media and not afraid to put your face out there to be an advocate of our program?
Then consider joining our program for an exciting opportunity to attend education courses and extension support valued at up to $12,500.00 at no cost to you (other than meals and accommodation when required)
Please contact Virginia Kelleher at Burnett Mary Regional Group to discuss this exciting opportunity further and apply for one of five positions available. Email: virginia.kelleher@bmrg.org.au
Please consider the following requirements when applying for a position with the program.
Can you be flexible to attend the following.
7-day RCS Grazing For Profit School at Murgon in The South Burnett from 7 to 13 May inclusive
4-day Natural Sequence Farming course in The North Burnett or Bundaberg Region - location TBA from 25 to 28 August
Ongoing workshop and field day attendance on weekdays through the year - up to 6 x 1-to-2-day events, and ongoing mentoring and peer to peer support with BMRG project delivery officers from May 2025 to April 2027
Must not have completed an RCS GFP or Natural Sequence Farming Course
Hold a car license to attend events within the Burnett Mary region
Cover the costs of accommodation and meals when attending the GFP and natural sequence farming courses and any other field days or events that require overnight stays (all training and education is at no charge to you)
Commit to the duration of the program and deliver a positive social media presence on behalf of BMRG to enhance the outcomes of the program and influence the younger generation on the benefits and learnings of regenerative agriculture
The ability to speak publicly at events and workshops if requested
Agree to conduct yourself in a professional manner as expected by BMRG of its employees
Please note:
This is NOT a paid position or a work experience position
Ideally, you would continue to be working on-farm/studying and have the availability and flexibility to attend the two training courses and other workshops/field days, etc. as required
Applications close Monday 3rd March, and successful applicants will be notified Friday 7th March 2025.