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SUMMARY:Co-ops 101 for Olive Growers Webinar
DESCRIPTION:An interactive webinar combining learning and discussion around how mutuality and co-operation can collectively solve a problem and form foundations for shared ownership amongst olive growers. Will cover the foundations of ‘what is a co-op’ with case studies shared for inspiration and discussion. \n(Matakana Olive Co-operative Webinar – a second webinar on the topic\, sharing the experience of a successful olive co-operative in practice\, will be held on the 19th of February at 11am AEDT. Click here for more details). \nRegister for this FREE webinar by clicking on the button below to receive the meeting link. For those unable to attend on the day or who would like to reference again in the future\, a link to a recording of the webinar will be sent via email to registrants within days following the webinar. \n[button link=”https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pc-6gqDgpGNOsjGy3IaVnBSUpTk4lqGGN” type=”big” newwindow=”yes”] Register here[/button] \nPresented by: Clare Fountain\, Clare Fountain from Co-operative Bonds supported by the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) \nClare Fountain is a highly experienced and dedicated professional who has been instrumental in supporting member-owned\, purpose-driven\, and small business enterprises in building resilience and achieving sustainable success. With a holistic and methodical approach\, Clare excels in complex situations by considering multiple influencing factors and developing clear\, staged strategies to deliver agreed outcomes. She has contributed to national government-funded co-op development programs Farming Together and Co-operative Farming\, and is currently contributing to the Care Together program of the BCCM. \nThe Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) is the peak body for co-operatives and mutuals in Australia. Co-ops and mutuals are member-owned businesses formed to benefit the people who use them rather than shareholders. They put people\, not profit\, at the centre of the enterprise. \n  \n\n \nThis webinar series is part of the Olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL22000)\, funded by Hort Innovation\, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy\, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/co-ops-101-for-olive-growers-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Healthy Soils – Smart Farms Grant Compost Trial Results SA Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 24 September 2023 – Nangkita Grove \, 2250 Bull Creek Rd\, Tooperang SA.  \nGrove Host: Mel Hollick\nCost: $44 inc GST members/levy payers\, $55 inc GST general admission\nRegister below\nBeing held at Peninsula Providore’s Nangkita Grove on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula\, this field day will communicate the results of a composting trial undertaken on the property. The trial was supported by the Federal Government Smart Farms Small Grant: Soil Extension Activities program. The program will also cover a number of other relevant grove topics\, including issues raised at previous AOA field days.\n\nDRAFT PROGRAM\n\nRegistration: from 8.30 am at Nangkita Grove (please park vehicles in the designated area)\nRefreshments on arrival\nCommence: 9.00 am (sharp)\n\n9.00 AM Session 1 (45 min): Introduction and presentation by Michael Thomsett: \n\n“Setting the scene & defining the problem” – Michael Southan (AOA CEO and OliveCare® Administrator)\nAn introduction to Nangkita Grove with owner Mel Hollick\n“Lifting grove productivity and OliveCare® grove best practice checklists” – Michael Southan\n“Drones in Groves – an Introduction to UAVs for growers” – Michael Thomsett (Earthbound Horticulture & AOA President)\n\nMike Thomsett’s Earthbound Horticulture Consultancy has been utilising UAV (drone) monitoring for groves across NSW since 2017. Astounded at the benefits they bring to the grove manager\, Mike is keen to share this with you. The “Drones in Groves” segment is an introduction to UAVs for growers. By demonstrating and showcasing what is easily achievable while raising awareness of the legal and regulatory framework that exists\, growers can take the next step towards getting a higher perspective of their farms and gathering valuable information for smarter decisions. \n 9.45 AM Session 2 (90 min) Grove Walk: “Grove innovations and management issues”\, including: \n\nMaintaining a productive tree canopy including a demonstration of renovation pruning with Andrew Taylor (Pendleton Estate).\nBiosecurity with Mel Hollick\nSoil moisture monitoring and soil nutrition\nDrone demonstration\n\n11.00 AM Break for refreshments: (20 Minutes) \n11.15 AM Session 3 (90 Min) Compost and soil health with Andrew Taylor (Pendleton Estate): \n\nMaking compost utilising olive prunings and olive pomace with Andrew Taylor.\nResults from composting trials with Mel Hollick.\n\n12.45 PM Break for Lunch: (60 Minutes) \n1.45 PM Session 4 (75 Min): Tour of Nangkita olive processing facility and pomace production \n3.00 PM Break for refreshments:(20 Minutes) \n3.20 PM Session 5 (40 Min): Questions\, discussion\, feedback and evaluation \n4.00 PM: Field day concludes followed by refreshments until 5.00 pm \n  \n\nThis is part of the Olive levy project Australian olive industry communications and extension program (OL22000)\, funded by Hort Innovation\, using the Hort Innovation olive research and development levy\, co-investment from the Australian Olive Association and contributions from the Australian Government.
URL:https://australianolives.com.au/event/healthy-soils-smart-farms-grant-compost-trial-results-sa-field-day/
LOCATION:Nangkita Olive Grove\, 2250 Bull Creek Road\, Tooperang\, South Australia\, 5255\, Australia
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