Burnett Catchment Care Association

Bull Selection Course - Monto
2017-07-11 - 2017-07-13
When: 11 – 13 July 2017
Where: Monto Town Hall
RSVP: 30 June – hwebster@farmstuff.net.au or 4166 1466

BFVG Growing the Supply Chain Bus Tour
2017-07-12 07:00 - 2017-07-13 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
2-day bus tour for growers for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Brisbane Market. Topics to be covered include: Packaging standards – what’s in, what’s not, record keeping & the new Horticulture Code of Conduct, accessing export markets, value adding & diversification.
When: 12 – 13 July, Bus leaving Bundaberg 7am, 12 July 2017
RSVP: Michelle Haas 07 4153 3007
More info click here!!

BCCA General Meeting - Mundubbera
2017-07-13 09:30 - 13:00
BCCA wil be holding it’s quarterly general meeting on Thursday 13 July 2017 at Mundubbera Town Hall supper rooms from 9.30am
For more information please call the office on 4166 3898.

Farm Business Management Skill Set Workshop - Bundaberg
2017-07-17 08:30 - 2017-07-20 17:00
Fast-tracked agribusiness short course is designed for Queensland farmers, farm managers & farm workers.
When: 17 – 20 July 2017, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Where: Comfort Inn Bert Hinkler, 36 Warell Street, Cnr. Warrell and Takalvan Street, Bundaberg
More info click here!!

Workplace Health & Safety Qld Workshop - Mundubbera
2017-07-18 09:30 - 13:30
Topics include: understanding the legislation & your obligations; what is a safety management system; management commitment – develop a policy; induction checklist; develop a safe work procedure, Q&A.
When: 18 July 2017, 9.30am – 1.30am
Where: Mundubbera Community Hall, Mundubbera
RSVP: Email: community@biedo.org.au

Solar Power Information Day – Booubyjan
2017-07-20 09:15 - 14:30
With electricity prices soaring solar energy could help your pocket. Join the South East Burnett Landcare Group for a free Solar Power Information Day & learn about solar power for the home, irrigation, finance & latest products.
When: 20 July 2017, 9.15am – 2.30pm
Where: Booubyjan Hall, 36 Booubyjan Hall Road
RSVP: Call Beth 07 4168 6167 or David 07 4168 6004

Native Forest Management Field Day
2017-07-28 09:00 - 15:00
Presenters: Bill Schulke, Sean Ryan Impacts of thinning on forest health, productivity, economic returns and grazing.
Friday July 28 2017, 9am – 3pm, at Allan Deen’s property 3245 Mundubbera Durong Road – Beeron

Timber Production and Grazing Field Day
2017-07-29 09:00 - 15:00
Grazing land management & tree density, maximizing returns, calculating tree density for optimal managemetn, current timber products & value. Latest growth, results from regrowth thinned 10 years ago.
When: 29 July 2017, 9am – 3pm
Where: BJ Gentry’s property, 32 Gentry Road, Nanango

Better manage your beef business
2017-08-02 08:00 - 2017-08-04 17:00
Many beef business owners are looking to grow and expand their business. Many also want to create a more professional business which can run effectively without needing their constant input.
To do this, they are looking for support in these areas:

making a business attractive for investment (including from the bank)
creating a higher value product
managing financial performance and maximising return on investment
getting the most out of people (staff, family)
articulating and delivering a strong succession (or business transition) strategy
getting everyone on the same page, working together to achieve consistent results.

Creating a high performing business can be challenging. Many people feel frustrated because they can’t find the practical ‘how-to’ strategies, or they can’t find the time to start making changes.
The Beef Business Management Program
The Beef Business Management Program is designed to support you to create a well-rounded and highly effective beef business, which is structured to achieve your personal and business goals.
It builds on other programs that are available for the beef industry such as Business EDGE and Grazing BMP.
The program features a combination of group workshop and personal business mentoring sessions as well as group catch-ups via teleconferences and webinars, with topics built around the ABDI 12 Pillars of Business Practice.
In the program, you will:

Learn from business specialists who have been there before
Connect with a group of like-minded business owners, who face similar challenges
Work with your personal business mentor to start making necessary changes.

The outcome for participating businesses is to get clear on what is required to take their business to the next level, develop a clear game plan about how to make it happen and then start making the changes.
The next intake for the Beef Business Management Program is 2-4 August 2017.
For more information or to register:
The program is currently significantly subsidised in 2017 by the program partners to one-third of the retail price, so now is an ideal time to register!

First participant: $2295 (incl. GST)
Additional participants from the same business: $995 (incl. GST)

The Beef Business Management Program is supported by ABDI, the Meat & Livestock Australia Donor Company, AgForce, Crowe Horwath and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
For more information, or for your copy of the program brochure, visit the Beef Business Management Program webpage or contact Gordon Stone (ABDI Director and Program Mentor) on 07 4615 2255 or email info@abdi.com.au.

Biosecurity Planning Workshop - Eidsvold
2017-08-03 08:30 - 11:30
The workshops will provide practical advice about managing biosecurity risks and how to complete a biosecurity plan.
When: Thu. 3 August 2017, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Eidsvold Community Hall, 50 Moreton Street
Contact: AgForce Queensland 07 3238 6048 for further information
Register online – click here!!

Biosecurity Planning Workshop - Bundaberg
2017-08-04 08:30 - 11:30
The workshops will provide practical advice about managing biosecurity risks and how to complete a biosecurity plan.
When: Fri. 4 August 20178:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Bundaberg Community Hall, Bundaberg
Contact: AgForce Queensland 07 3238 6048 for further information
Register online – click here!!

Sustainable Farming - An Economic Driver - Biloela
2017-08-08 09:00 - 13:00
Banana Shire Industry Summit – “Sustainable Farming- An Economic Driver”
Keynote Speaker – Andrew Farquharson, Managing Director Head of Sales & Products Toowoomba Engineering
When: Tuesday, 8 August 2017, 9am to 1pm
Where: Biloela Civic Centre Auditorium, Rainbow Street
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com.au, enquire please call 07 4992 7304

Keep In Touch Day - Murgon
2017-08-16 09:30 - 16:00
Join RCS and hosts Andrew, Katie and Nathaniel Zerner at Hazeldean, based just outside of Murgon. Hazeldean follows the RCS Regenerative Grazing Principles for the past 10 years, they have seen the country respond with Carrying Capacity tripling.
When: Wednesday, 16 August 2017
Where: ‘Hazeldean’, 210 Annings Rd, Murgon Qld.
RSVP: 11 August 2017, P: 1800 356 004 E: info@rcsaustralia.com.au W: www.rcsaustralia.com.au F: www.facebook.com/RCSAustralia

Farm management grants to assist with succession planning - Gayndah
2017-08-23 09:00 - 12:30
Succession planning info session – Wed 23 August at Gayndah RSL – 20 Warton Street
RSVP: community@biedo.org.au or phone on 07 4169 5456 by Friday 18 August 2017

Pest Animal Management & Chemical Training Workshop - Wondai
2017-08-29 08:00 - 17:00
Practical training & information on the latest pest animal control tools. Included in this workshops is nationally accredited chemical handling safety training for safely preparing, delivering, transporting & storing chemicals.
When: 29 August 2017, 8am – 5pm
Where: TBC
For more info and to register click here!!

North Burnett Agricultural Forums - Binjour and Monto
2017-09-04 09:00 - 2017-09-05 12:00
Monday 4 September 2017, 9am – 12pm, Binjour Bowls Club, Burnett Highway Binjour
Tuesday 5 September 2017, 9am – 12pm, Monto Community Hall, 51 Newton Street, Monto
RSVP: Friday 1 September, email – community@biedo.org.au or phone 07 4169 5456

Income from Innovation Workshop - Gayndah
2017-09-13 09:30 - 15:30
Discover how innovation can yield new business income. This workshop is for individuals and regional businesses of any size in the North Burnett Region looking to improve and/or add to their income streams with innovative practices or marketable technologies.
Find out what else the workshop covers.
When: 13 September 2017, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Where: Gayndah Disaster Management Centre, 2 John Taylor Road, Gayndah
RSVP: Registration closes Monday 11 September

Advanced livestock movement & management & dog handling course - Glastonbury
2017-10-06 07:30 - 2017-10-08 17:00
When: 6-8 October 2017, 7.30am – 5pm
Where: ‘TessaVale’ Glastonbury via Gympie
RSVP: phone Jim Viner 0428 849 290

Grazing BMP - Gin Gin - BOOKED OUT!!
2017-10-11 08:30 - 2017-10-12 16:30
When: 11 & 12 October 2017 – 8.30am – 4.30pm
Where: Gin Gin Showgrounds
RSVP: By 25 September P:4169 0720 or 0475 973 221, E: ann.mckenzie@bmrg.org.au or megan.gurnett.daf.qld.gov.au

Native Forest Management Field Day - Monto
2017-10-11 09:00 - 14:00
When: Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Where: 76 Red Pit Road, Tellebang
To register your interest call 5483 6535 or email pfsq@bigpond.com

Native Forestry Management Systems Workshop
2017-10-12 - 2017-10-13
Private Forestry Services Queensland (PFSQ) are hosting a 4 day Workshop. The workshop series will be delivered in 2 x 2 day sessions. Day 1 is at ‘Boomerang’, at the end of Doughboy Road – map on the last page of information link below. Properties for the following days will be decided at the workshop itself.
Thursday & Friday October 2017
1st session, 12-13 October
For more information about activities on each day click here!!
For more info contact PFSQ 07 5483 6535 or email pfsq@bigpond.com

BCCA - AGM & General Meeting
2017-10-12 09:30 - 14:00
Burnett Catchment Care Association will he holding its AGM and General Meeting on Thursday 12 October 2017, at the Mundubbera Community Development Centre, commencing at 9.30am. Hope to see some new faces at the meeting!
Please note there has been a change of venue – meeting is now being held at MCDA – 69 Stuart Russell Street, Mundubbbera.

Grazing fundamentals EDGE
2017-10-17 08:30 - 16:00
GRAZING FUNDAMENTALS EDGE IS A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO YOU A BROAD UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE GRAZING PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND THE CORE, SCIENTIFICALLY-BACKED PRINCIPLES BEHIND OPTIMISING GRAZING LAND PRODUCTIVITY.
When: 17 October, 2017 – 8.30am – 4.00pm
Where: Town Common Hall, Oliver Bond St, Kingaroy
RSVP: Jill Anderson P: 0427 764 897, E: jillalexander@bigpond.com
Places are limited so register early!!!

Native Forestry Management Systems Worshop
2017-10-19 - 2017-10-20
Private Forestry Services Queensland (PFSQ) are hosting a 4 day Workshop. The workshop series will be delivered in 2 x 2 day sessions. Day 2 is at ‘Boomerang’, at the end of Doughboy Road – map on the last page of information link below. Properties for the following days will be decided at the workshop itself.
Thursday & Friday October 2017
2nd session, 19 – 20 October
For more information about activities on each day click here!!
For more info contact PFSQ 07 5483 6535 or email pfsq@bigpond.com

ACDC Chemical Accreditation
2017-10-19 09:00 - 16:00
Ensure you meet you legal obligations under the Workplace Health & Safety Act and the Agricultural Chemical Distribution Control Act (ACDC), with chemical accreditation by Duff Consulting.
When: Thursday, 19 October 2017, 9am – 4pm
Where: Bundaberg Enterprise Centre, Cnr Quay & Tantitha Street, Bundaberg
For more information and to register click here!!

Burnett Mary Regional Group - Community Meeting
2017-10-19 09:45 - 12:30
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) Board invites you to join them at their next community meeting. This is an opportunity to meet with BMRG directors & hear about BMRG’s projects.
Guest speaker Daniel Banos, Senior Psychologist, and Getano George, Indigenous Liaison Officer, from the Department of Health will present on: Tackling Regional Adversity Through Integrated Care.
When: Thursday, 19 October 2017, 9.45am – 12.30pm
Where: Town Hall Supper Room – Gayndah
RSVP: by Thursday, 12 October by emailing ruth.nemeth@bmrg.org.au or phone 07 4181 2999
For more information click here!!

A Practical Aquaponics Workshop - Booubyjan
2017-10-22 10:00 - 15:00
Hear from world renowned aquaponics expert Murray Hallam, followed by a visit to a local aquaponics demonstration site.
When: Sunday, 22 October 2017, 10am – 3pm
Where: Booubyjan Hall, Booubyjan
For further information and to RSVP, please contact Beth Shanks on 4168 6167 or email ross.shanks@bigpond.com

Electric Fencing Technology Workshop - Wondai
2017-10-24 09:00 - 11:30
Are you interested in learning about the latest electric fencing technology and how it could work for you??
When: Tuesday 24 October, 9.30am – 11.30am
Where: Wondai RSL
RSVP: 13 October – P: 4166 3988 or E: admin@burnettcatchment.org

Workshop for Women in Farm Business - Bundaberg
2017-10-25 09:30 - 13:30
Connecting with women in farm businesses. The workshops hosted by Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF), will look at the range of leadership spaces where women could have an impact & open discussions about the barriers that constrain women from stepping into wider leadership roles & the support or resources that would be useful to help them move ahead in business & beyond.
When: Wednesday, 25 October 2017 – 9.30am – 1.30pm
Where: Fairymead House, Thornhill Street, North Bundaberg
For more information and to register click here!!

Biosecurity Workshop - Monto - POSTPONED!!!
2017-10-25 12:30 - 16:00
When: Wednesday 25 October 2017 – 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Where: Monto Town Hall Function Room
Register online with AgForce
