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Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary

BMRG is excited to deliver the “Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary” program.

A fantastic opportunity for graziers to learn more about how to improve landscape function while managing a grazing operation.

The Empowering Adaptive Graziers in the Burnett Mary program aims to educate graziers on sustainable practices to protect landscapes and improve water quality. 

Benefits for graziers joining the program in 2025 will include;

  • Learn more about regenerative agriculture, focussing on grazing land management, soil health and landscape function.

  • "Boots on ground" support by BMRG extension officers including mapping services.

  • Development of a farm management plan with policies on managing flood, drought and fire.

  • Exciting and exclusive workshops/field days to grow your knowledge and skill set, networking with like minded producers.

  • Access to invaluable resources to assist with improving on-farm operations.

Our goal with this program is to help landholders introduce/improve grazing land management systems, develop sustainable farm management plans, provide insight into how to improve soil moisture and plant diversity, and better understand landscapes. The program provides insight in how adopting regenerative agriculture methodologies as part of best management practices on-farm, can assist to better prepare and protect your landscapes, bracing for future extreme weather events including; droughts, floods and wildfires.

For further information please email virginia.kelleher@bmrg.org.au.

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.

Youth Ambassador Program

Calling for Youth Ambassadors to join our program

** Please note: Applications have closed **

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  

** Please note: Applications have closed **

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