EVENT DETAILS

EVENT DESCRIPTION

4 pm – 8.30 pm

This event is part of the Carbon Farming Outreach Program.

This workshop will inform farmers of changes to greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements and help them to identify their specific training to prepare and prosper in a low-carbon economy.

Workshop discussion topics include:

• the low-carbon economy
• GHG emissions and climate change
• risk and response – Industry and government
• GHG reporting and supply chains
• managing emissions – actions & opportunities.

Adapting your farm to thrive:

• The Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme
• Emerging biodiversity markets
• Carbon (GHG) calculators – know your number
• Tell us your training needs

Dinner will be provided.

Registration is essential. To register, call Lynn Brown on 0428 067 130 or email upperglenelglandcare@gmail.com

For more information, contact Richard Murphy on 0407 516 532 or email r.murphy@ghcma.vic.gov.au

The Victorian Carbon Farming Outreach Program is delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the National Carbon Farming Outreach Program.

The Program is delivered through a partnership between Agriculture Victoria, 10 catchment management authorities, Landcare Victoria and other bodies.