Mark Foletta will be speaking on 'Diversity, Regenerative Agriculture and Community' at the 11th Swanpool Environmental Film Festival* on Saturday 14 June from 1 to 9.30 pm.
Mark manages a 450 ha traditional farming enterprise 12 km south of Benalla along with his own 10 ha of high-value horticultural land, producing Angus cattle, prime lambs and lucerne. In recent years Mark has diversified further, successfully applying for the first Victorian licence to harvest one to two tons of wild mushrooms annually and planting two hectares of cherry trees alnd almost a hectare of heritage pumpkin varieties. In 2023 Mark received the Award for Excellence in Diversification and Sustainability.
Mark's presentation follows the screening of the film ’ROOTS SO DEEP - Episode 1’: "Inventive farmers and scientists building a path to solve climate change with hooves, heart and soil." At the festival a discount code will be provided to stream the four episodes.
For full details of the festival and details relating to booking, go to Swanpool Environmental Film Festival 2025.
*BSFG supports the SEFF, working in partnership with Swanpool Landcare with support from Benalla Rural City and Winton Wetlands.
Mark manages a 450 ha traditional farming enterprise 12 km south of Benalla along with his own 10 ha of high-value horticultural land, producing Angus cattle, prime lambs and lucerne. In recent years Mark has diversified further, successfully applying for the first Victorian licence to harvest one to two tons of wild mushrooms annually and planting two hectares of cherry trees alnd almost a hectare of heritage pumpkin varieties. In 2023 Mark received the Award for Excellence in Diversification and Sustainability.
Mark's presentation follows the screening of the film ’ROOTS SO DEEP - Episode 1’: "Inventive farmers and scientists building a path to solve climate change with hooves, heart and soil." At the festival a discount code will be provided to stream the four episodes.
For full details of the festival and details relating to booking, go to Swanpool Environmental Film Festival 2025.
*BSFG supports the SEFF, working in partnership with Swanpool Landcare with support from Benalla Rural City and Winton Wetlands.
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