Trees on Farms Incubator Program

The Trees on Farms Incubator Program supports communities of rural landowners to receive in-depth training and planning advice that will help strengthen technical knowledge and informed decision-making.

The program invites applications from organisations or entities with the capacity to design and deliver a customised suite of activities that address the practical, technical, and strategic aspects - including risks and opportunities of establishing and managing trees on farms.

The Trees on Farms Incubator Program (Incubator Program) has been established alongside the Victorian Trees on Farms Program (VToF) to provide an opportunity for landowners to connect with a network of peers and trusted advisors to develop their knowledge and confidence in land use decisions.

Applications for Round 1 of the Trees on Farms Incubator Program are now closed

Applications for Round 1 of the Trees on Farms Incubator Program were open between Thursday 31 July and 5 pm on Friday 17 October 2025.

What is the Trees on Farms Incubator Program?

The Incubator Program provides an opportunity for organisations, businesses, and networks to organise a peer-to-peer knowledge building journey with an established community of Victorian landowners.

The Incubator Program aims to:

• promote opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and communities of practice for landowners through existing networks, communities, and other interest groups
• build the skills of landowners so they can gain the technical requirements for growing trees on their farms to support confidence in decision making
• assist landowners to develop high-quality project plans that can be used to apply for the VToF.