The BSFG Review Action Group 'Widespread adoption of Sustainable farming systems' was established following the 2022 review, with the following directions the outcome of the workshop program reported on by facilitator Cath Botta:
Initiatives/Actions
Initiatives/Actions
- Develop a series of forums and on-farm demonstrations to explain the changes necessary for carbon capture and storage on farm
- Engage Charles Massey to talk to local farmers
- Meet with other like minded groups to determine common goals
- Create a list of groups already formed and what they are doing in this space.
- Develop a 'Regen' farmer peer support group with field days and guest speakers
- Faciliitate DIY ecological monitoring on farms
- Find and enable local farmers who are interested in belonging to such a group/developing ecological monitoring and other regenerative farming skills
- Explore links with Bulk Food Co-Op and local producers eg the Strathbogie Local in Euroa
Sandy Campbell and John Paul Murphy are the drivers of this action group, which has synchronicity with another potential action group highlighted in the review 'Ecosystem Restoration'.
The initial task of the 'Widespread adoption of sustainable farming systems' action group reported on by Sandy at the July 28 BSFG General Meeting, involved making contact with Charles Massy to engage him to speak to local farmers.
Many BSFG members will have heard Charles speak at the 2018 Swanpool Environmental Film Festival, his topic 'Can Regenerative Agriculture Help Save the World', and/or read his groundbreaking work 'Call of the Reed Warbler'.
Many BSFG members will have heard Charles speak at the 2018 Swanpool Environmental Film Festival, his topic 'Can Regenerative Agriculture Help Save the World', and/or read his groundbreaking work 'Call of the Reed Warbler'.
Charles Massy at the 2018 Swanpool Environmental Film Festival
Unfortunately, pressures on Charles' time have mean that he is unable to accept Sandy's invitation, so Sandy, along with John Paul Murphy, is looking towards other options.
We are, however, particularly fortunate with the level of inspiration already imparted by Charles in our area; have continuing access to his book, and can also recommend watching the excellent ABC Australian Story program on Charles' work:
We are, however, particularly fortunate with the level of inspiration already imparted by Charles in our area; have continuing access to his book, and can also recommend watching the excellent ABC Australian Story program on Charles' work:
So, it's 'Back to the Drawing Board' for Sandy and John Paul! Fortunately there are lots of other avenues to pursue and we look forward to hearing more from Sandy in future months..
Bev Lee and Peter Maddock
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