Food & Fibre Gippsland

This Christmas, please throw your support behind our #Gippsland #farmers, #producers and #providores. Buy fresh, buy #local! ❤️ As 2024 draws to a close, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank our valued members, stakeholders and program partners for their continued support throughout the year. Have a safe and peaceful festive season and may 2025 be prosperous and bright 🌱 Our office will be closed from 5:00pm on Friday 20 December and re-open in the first week of 2025. #foodandfibregippslandmembers #gippslandgrown #gippslandproduce #madeingippsland #gippslandtrustedprovenance #gippslandmade

It's no secret that #Gippsland offers world-class #produce, renowned both nationally and internationally. Now is a great time to show our support for the region's growers, makers, producers and providores. Support local this Christmas and buy the very best: the trusted provenance of Gippsland! ❤️ #foodandfibregippslandmembers #gippslandgrown #gippslandmade #eatdrinkgippsland

Do you aspire to being involved in community-focused #leadership, recovery, and economic development? Are you interested in building personal #capacity, skills, #networks and confidence? Would you like to gain an understanding of what other communities are doing to support future #growth and development? The #Gippsland Agricultural Leadership Program could be for you. Major funding from the Future Drought Fund’s Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program, with assistance from South Gippsland Shire Council, will see this seven-day course delivered in Gippsland early next year - at no cost to participants. Submit your application via https://lnkd.in/gWEAWHNz Download the flyer to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaHY3aa5 East Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Gippsland Agricultural Group Agriculture Victoria Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry #FDF #gippslandresilience #agriculturegippsland #GippslandAgriculturalLeadershipProgram #LandcareGippsland

Gippsland Agricultural Group's 'Growing More Topsoil' project looks at ways to augment soil as a drought mitigation measure, with an emphasis on water retention and improved capacity for holding nutrients. Featured by the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub on #WorldSoilDay2024, it's a study we're keen to learn from - and help share the results. #growmoretopsoilgippsland #foodandfibregippslandmembers Federation University Australia Peter Norwood Bill Grant

What makes a farm sustainable? Certified organic since 2020, Wilandra Farms operates on a philosophy of #regenerative methods of farming to improve the quality of available natural resources. They utilise energy harvested through wind and #solar, and have undertaken extensive plantings of native trees and #agroforestry species. Particular emphasis is given to the soil, a resource that brings life to the farm by supporting organisms and encouraging #biodiversity. Located at Clydebank in #Gippsland, this award-winning agribusiness has explored the benefits of #multispecies pastures for livestock health, in turn attracting bees and other pollinators to their farm. Owned by Sandra Jefford and Wilco Droppert, Wilandra Farms was recognised in the 2024 Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards for their exemplary sustainable farming practices. We're fortunate to share the Wilandra Farms story on our 'Latest News' page: https://lnkd.in/gHH_ifBi 📷Image credit: Anthony Webster #foodandfibregippslandmembers #gippslandfoodandfibreawards #beefriendlyfarming #gippslandsustainablefarming #sustainabilitygippsland Wellington Shire Council Agriculture Victoria Gippsland Climate Change Network Inc. Wheen Bee Foundation

#Gippsland Research Farm is currently the site of a project which actively aims to build more #topsoil, with an outlook on improving adaptability to climate variation. In addition to increasing the soil’s nutrient holding capacity, ‘Growing More Topsoil’ seeks to answer two specific questions: 1. Can we double the water holding capacity of our top soil? 2. Can we extend our top soil from 150mm to 300mm deep? Funded by the Future Drought Fund and delivered by Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG), the initiative has been underway since mid-2023 and is beginning to produce visible results. In October, progress was showcased at this year’s #GAgG Spring Field Day. https://lnkd.in/g8_ZtjEq #GrowMoreTopsoilGippsland #FutureDroughtFund #DroughtResilienceGippsland #AusGov #AusAg Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub #VicHub

The Regional Worker Accommodation Fund provides new #housing and accommodation for #regional communities where workers in key industries and their families are struggling to find places to live. The fund assists employers to attract and retain workers by supporting projects that create more affordable housing and accommodation across all Victorian rural and regional Local Government Areas. Round 2 is now open: https://lnkd.in/e-fmxdZA Applications close 31/01/2025. #foodandfibregippslandmembers #gippslandruralworkers Wellington Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council Bass Coast Shire Council Latrobe City Council Regional Migration Australia

The Wheen Bee Foundation's #BeeFriendlyFarming program is hosting a FREE webinar during Australian Pollinator Week. Join Lea Hannah (Bee Friendly Farming), Dr. Kevin Foster (Senior Research Scientist - Livestock Pastures) and Sandra Jefford (Wilandra Farms) for a webinar to: 👉Learn how high-quality, multi-species pastures can benefit soil health, livestock production as well as supporting pollinators with year-round floral resources. 👉Understand how bee-friendly pastures can benefit and aid pollination services, bee health and nutrition. 👉Learn about Bee Friendly Farming principles and practices. Wilandra Farms, owned by Sandra Jefford and Wilco Droppert, won the #Sustainability award at this year's Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards. Sandra and Wilco are well known across our region for their methods of successfully encouraging biodiversity on their organic dairy farm at #Clydebank, where their herd of 380 cows graze #multispecies pastures. When: Sunday 24 November, 1:30pm-2:45pm Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/g6k9EAN7 #gippslandsustainability #foodandfibregippslandmembers #gippslandtrustedprovenance

Wellington Shire Council are currently advertising for casual operations officers at the #GippslandLivestockExchange. Candidates who can communicate well, have previous experience with safe handling and drafting of livestock, and have the ability to work as part of a team should apply. If you are available on Wednesdays (that's a must!) and have knowledge and understanding of materials, methods and procedures used in a saleyard, this could be the job for you. Applications close Sunday 24/11/24 at 11:59pm. Submit your application via the 'View Vacancies' button on Wellington Shire Council's website: https://lnkd.in/gCZyVA8t #foodandfibregippslandmembers #agcareersgippsland Gippsland Agricultural Group

Discover what’s next in the #beverage industry at the upcoming Wine, Beer, and Other Beverages Innovation Webinar! Held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM AEDT, this free event is proudly brought to you by Monash Food Innovation in partnership with Regional Development Victoria Gippsland, Food & Fibre Gippsland, and Focus Insights. Dive into emerging trends, hear from top experts, and explore innovative approaches in wine, beer, and beverage development. Whether you're a #wine producer, #craftbeer enthusiast, or an #innovator in the field, this webinar is for you. Reserve your place today and join us for an engaging hour of insights and inspiration! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ekXKNnku #foodandfibregippslandmembers #gippslandtrustedprovenance #gippslandbeer #gippslandwine