"Homestead Agronomy"
-How to improve your pastures at any scale-
Saturday 2nd of November
7am start at Wolki Farm, 14 South Street Woomargama
Morning Tea & a Hearty Lunch provided by Mrs W!
Join David Bushell, James Alexander and Jacob Wolki for a 1 day workshop at Wolki Farm, Woomargama.
This workshop has been created for people who are wanting to improve pastures on their homesteads and smaller acreages.
We understand that a lot of land holders want to improve their pastures, soil, ecosystems and livestock health, but are operating at a level that makes accessing agronomists and consultants cost prohibitive.
We also understand that sourcing advice from conventional sources doesn't always fit the context of people who want to farm in an organic and holistic way.
Whether you have 2 acres, some chickens and a horse or 100 acres and some beef breeders, we believe that this event will be of value to you.
If you are managing land as a hobby or passion, wanting to grow your own food or are interested in starting your own direct to market business, we have crafted this day at Wolki Farm to be valuable for you and to address common concerns and issues that Australian farmers come up against.
Who’s who?!
David Bushell is an agronomist with 30 years experience and a certified organic sheep, beef & crop farmer.
James Alexander is a former agronomist, grazier and Nuffield scholar who has experience with natural intelligence farming and other cutting edge philosophies.
Jacob Wolki is an innovator, farmer and businessman who is selling his chemical free meat direct to consumer via his revolutionary 24/7 staffless butchery and website.
Our day will be kicked off with a hands on farm tour of Wolki Farm, Woomargama.
On this tour Jacob will be showing you Wolki Farm’s Pasture Raised Pigs, a herd of Nguni cattle, Chickens in their portable Eggmobiles, a couple house cows and plenty more!
We have structured the day to be roughly half practical work on field and half engaging and information presentations.bbbbb
In the workshops we will discuss
- Agronomy 101
- Soil types
- Animal impact and management
- Livestock infrastructure
- Grazing methods
- Ground cover
- Chemistry
- “Weed or Feed”?
- Inputs
- + Lots of time for Q&A and conversation
We will also be running some interactive demonstrations including;
How to inoculate seed with Nutrisoil vermiculture extract
How to do a soil health assessment including water infiltration, ground cover, species observation and a soil test.
Basic livestock feed budgeting
Organic cover crop seed, Nutrisoil vermiculture extract and other pasture improving inputs will be available for purchase on the day.
If you’re travelling and would love to break bread with others who are attending, we have created a Wolki Farm dinner at Woomargama Pub, which is a stones throw from Wolki Farm and also offers accommodation.
This dinner includes entree and mains, featuring Wolki Farm produce, plus a drink on arrival.
If you would like to get a soil test done prior to the event and have a private 15 minute consult with David Bushell, a certified organic farmer and agronomist with 30 years experience on the day, we can offer you a this opportunity for $199
This includes the cost of a soil test ($120+ postage) which we will organise with you before the event.
These events are a fantastic opportunity to meet other likeminded land owners and create friendships and connections. We have limited attendance to 50 people as we want this event to be engaging, interactive and attentive.
What to bring!
Hat, sturdy shoes and an open mind
We will provide food and drinks
Directions
Wolki Farm’s address is 14 South Street, Woomargama, NSW 2644
Turn onto Hay Street and follow it all the way to Wolki Farm. Apple Maps will likely take you to our neighbours property, Eaglerise. (They are lovely people and will point you in the right direction)
Can’t wait to see you there!
Call Jacob Wolki on 0459 225 666 for more information.
