Burnett Catchment Care Association

RCS Grazing Clinic - Murgon
2021-07-20 - 2021-07-22
For more information and to register online click here!!

Office management webinar for the farm business
2021-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Implementing systems and processes that increase efficiency in the office for record keeping and maintaining up to date records for financial management, production records and compliance.
Join Grains Research & Development Corporation for this free, one hour online workshop.
For more information and to register click here!!

Sensible Supplementation for the North Burnett - Monto
2021-07-27 09:00 - 13:00

Advanced Livestock Movement & Management Course & Working Dog School - Kingaroy
2021-07-30 - 2021-08-01
For more info & to RSVP phone Trudy Obst on 0419 644 529

NBN Co. Industry Connectivity Roundtable: Agriculture
2021-08-12 12:00 - 13:30
NBN 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.
For more information and to RSVP click here!!

Taking Care of Business - Small Business Marketing Motivation
2021-08-17 17:30 - 20:00
Finding 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!
For more information and to register click here!!

Community Outreach Event - Monto
2021-08-18 14:00 - 18:00
For more information contact your local Recovery Support Officer Hannah Leu on email: hannah.leu@recovery.gov.au or phone: 0428 592 653.

BCCA - General Meeting
2021-08-19 09:30 - 12:00
The next BCCA general meeting will be held on Thursday 19 August 2021, at the Mundubbera Town Hall Supper rooms located at Lyons Street, Mundubbera. The meeting will start at 9.30am.
To view the agenda click here!!

North and South Burnett AgNetwork Event – AgriProve Soil Carbon Fieldtrip
2021-08-24
Join 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 – TBA

Chemical Safety Training Course - Mundubbera
2021-08-25 08:00 - 17:00
This event is hosted by Countryco Ag Services – Ph 1800 626 681 or 07 4639 4919, Email: admin@countryco.com.au
Initial (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 are flexible and determined by bookings
For more information contact Countryco Ag Services

Taking Care of Business: Social media storytelling workshop with Pete Lewis
2021-08-25 09:00 - 12:00
Join 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.
For more information and to register click here!!

Women leading the future workshop and masterclass — South Burnett
2021-08-28 - 2021-08-29
This event is hosted by Join Lynne Foley, OAM and Melissa Barnett. This is 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.
For more information, contact Lynne Foley on 0457 065 042 or email registration@potentialplussolutions.com.au.

The Land Restoration Fund workshop - Gayndah
2021-08-31 08:30 - 15:00
The Land Restoration Fund (LRF) has partnered with Burnett Mary Regional Group, NRMRQ and QFF to host an LRF workshop in Gayndah.

At the workshop, specialists from government, industry and the carbon farming sector will explain the application process and answer questions to help landholders understand eligibility and other requirements for LRF Investment Round 2.
For more information and to register – click here!!

Sensible Supplementation 1 – Beef cattle nutrition principles
2021-09-01 12:30 - 13:30
Join Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Officers, Mick Sullivan and Kylie Hopkins, as they discuss the management and practicalities of sensible supplementation in this 3-part webinar series: Sensible Supplementation – considerations, planning and actions.
Key principles of cattle nutrition that must be considered for effective management of nutrition and supplementation, including:

Pasture intake
Identifying limiting nutrients
Protein
Energy
Phosphorus
Other minerals

** Please note: if you would like to attend all three webinars, you must register for each one. **
Register for webiner #1 here!!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar

Incorporating Climate Variability into Grazing Risk Management - Monto
2021-09-02 08:30 - 14:00

Pests & ecosystems: Exploring risks to wildlife in their environments – webinar
2021-09-02 14:00 - 15:30
Join the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment for a series of seven webinars to learn how we’re managing the risks to Australia from exotic environmental pests, weeds and diseases.
For more information and to register click here!!

Sensible Supplementation 2 – Herd management and nutrition
2021-09-08 12:30 - 13:30
Join Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Officers, Mick Sullivan and Kylie Hopkins, as they discuss the management and practicalities of sensible supplementation in this 3-part webinar series: Sensible Supplementation – considerations, planning and actions.
How herd management can better align animal requirements with diet quality and reduce the need for supplementation, including:

Managing seasonal variation in diet quality
Importance of breeder body condition
Choosing joining times
Strategies to manage breeder body condition

** Please note: if you would like to attend webinars 2 & 3, you must register for each one. **
To register for webinar #2 click here!!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Journey to Productive Soil, Cattle and Mind
2021-09-11 09:00 - 15:00
RSVP Wed 8th September to centralburnettlandcare@gmail.com, 0427 654 453
$25 members | $35 non members
Smoko & Lunch provided

Taking Care of Business - Demystifying your online presence
2021-09-14 17:30 - 20:00
Overwhelmed 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.
For more information and to register click here!!

Sensible Supplementation 3 – Choosing and managing supplements
2021-09-15 12:30 - 13:30
Join Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Officers, Mick Sullivan and Kylie Hopkins, as they discuss the management and practicalities of sensible supplementation in this 3-part webinar series: Sensible Supplementation – considerations, planning and actions.
Supplement types available and how to choose the most effective option for your situation, including:

Reading supplement labels
Nutritional requirements and targets
Assessing and choosing supplements

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
** Please note: this is the last webinar in a series of three. **
To register for webinar #3 click here!!

Advanced Pest Management Workshops - Monto, Eidsvold & Gayndah
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-28
Advanced Pest Management Workshops coming up in our region!

North Burnett Regional Council are hosting a second round of trapping workshops in September, be sure so book in to learn from some of the best in the industry.

Monto – 20th & 21st September
Eidsvold – 22nd & 23rd September
Gayndah – 27th & 28th September

Contact NBRC to secure your spot, registrations close 14th September.

Opening the toolbox: Tools and technology for detection, control and eradication – webinar
2021-10-07 14:00 - 15:30

Soil Health & Your Wealth - Gympie
2021-10-09 08:00 - 16:30
Gympie Landcare is hosting a workshop on Soil Health & Your Wealth – Nutrition Farming Strategies Explained. DO NOT MISS this one-day seminar/workshop featuring a world leader in high production, regenerative agriculture!
Author/educator/farmer, Graeme Sait, is an acclaimed speaker, whom also hosts the popular ‘Nutrition Farming Podcast’. Graeme is the author of hundreds of articles and two books. He has trained over 40,000 farmers and consultants on four continents and he often consults at Government level, as part of his contribution to the regenerative revolution.
This workshop will focus upon practical, problem-solving strategies to boost productivity and profitability sustainably.
Registrations CLOSE Friday 24th September 2021.
For more information and how to register, please click HERE, or visit Gympie Landcare website, Events page.
You can also check out Graeme’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/NutriTechSolutions
The workshop is available at following rates;
$220.00 – Members
$250.00 – Non-Members

RCS Grazing Clinic - Gayndah
2021-10-12 - 2021-10-14

On Farm Connectivity Grower Forum - Bargara
2021-10-14 10:00 - 13:00
You are invited to attend a Growers Forum on 14th October, as hosted by the Hinkler AgTech initiative and Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers. This forum aims to assist local agribusinesses better understand on-farm connectivity and communication technology, and how to use it to your advantage!
The 3 hour forum will include:

An overview of agricultural connectivity / communication technologies, by an industry expert
An interactive panel session of local growers sharing their first-hand experiences in addressing on-farm connectivity / communication challenges
Interactive information booths, hosted by agricultural communication and connectivity service providers
Free lunch will also be provided

Whilst this event is a ‘growers forum’, it is open to all groups across the agribusiness industries interested in on-farm connectivity.
REGISTER HERE or via the Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers website, Events page.

Soil Health Pasture Field Day - Glastonbury
2021-10-20 09:00 - 14:30
BMRG invite you to attend a FREE Soil Health and Pasture Management Field day at Glastonbury (near Gympie). This field day will include a walk in the paddock assessing pasture health and diversity, discuss planting options for dryland situations, gully erosion management, in situ worm farming, composting and soil health amendments and much more.
RSVP: by Wednesday 13 October 2021 – www.eventbrite.com.au/e/building-soil-health-pasture-diversity-field-day-tickets-173193154387 or Ann McKenzie email ann.mckenzie@bmrg.org.au or phone/text 0448 440 226 (please RSVP, names of attendees, phone number and any special dietary requirements.)
Further information contact: Karen or Warren on phone 07 5484 9152

Grant Writing Workshop - Mundubbera
2021-10-21 09:00 - 12:30
Please RSVP by 10 October 2021 to Bonnie Nesbitt – Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator (07) 4181 2999 | bonnie.nesbitt@bmrg.org.au

Grant Writing Workshop - Gympie
2021-10-22 09:00 - 12:30

AGM and General Meeting
2021-10-28 09:30 - 13:30
The next meeting BCCA AGM & General Meeting will be held on the 28 October 2021, at the Mundubbera Town Hall Supper Room starting after the AGM, approximately 10.30am.
To view the Notice of AGM – click here!!
To view the Notice of General Meeting and Agenda – click here!!

Chemical Safety Training Course - Mundubbera/Gayndah
2021-11-01 08:00 - 17:00
Course run by Countryco Ag Services – contact for more information, admin@countryco.com.au or phone 1800 626 681 or 07 4639 4919

Initial (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 18th Oct
Course locations are flexible and determined by bookings
