On Saturday 16 November our Sustainable Agriculture Team Lead Vanessa Smolders and Principal Scientist Bruce Lord joined farmers and agricultural enthusiasts for two great events run by Boonah and District Landcare.

Pictured are Fiona Hogeveen, Major events coordinator (B&DL), Juanita and Randal Breen (Echo Valley Farm), Brian Wehlburg (Inside Outside Management), Richard Johnson, Acting President (B&DL), Vanessa Smolders and Bruce Lord (Healthy Land & Water).

The Holistic Management Workshop and Rachel’s Farm movie screening brought together knowledge, passion, and information to reshape the approach to land management for a more sustainable future.

Inside Outside Management Brian Wehlburg's workshop dug deep into practical farming wisdom. As a renowned Holistic Management Educator, he explored critical topics like ecosystem cycles, water dynamics, and how to strategically use animals on your property. The workshop offered valuable insights into holistic management principles that can make a real difference to the land.

The screening of "Rachel's Farm" brought a powerful narrative to life. Rachel Ward's journey from uncertain landowner to regenerative agriculture advocate resonated with many, showing how personal transformation can lead to meaningful change in farming practices.

The evening concluded with an engaging Q&A panel featuring experienced farmers and agricultural experts such as Brian Wehlburg (Inside Outside Management) and Randal and Juanita Breen (Echo Valley Farm), who shared their real-world knowledge. Local, organic food from Scenic Wandering Foods added flavour to conversations about sustainable agriculture.

The workshop was supported by Healthy Land & Water and the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust, under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

The evening event was made possible thanks to sponsorship by Kalfresh and Aborgreen and support from Scenic Rim Regional Council and Healthy Land & Water.