TO HELP raise awareness of practices that build farm resilience, The Green Cocky's Lyn Kelson is opening her Drummond farm to the public next month.
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The retired midwife was recently named a finalist in the Environmental Sustainability category of the 2014 Regional Community Achievement Awards.
At her farm, she will discuss grazing management and soil health and give a short presentation discussing three trial plots of pasture growth.
“I think it is important to start consciously thinking of farming as a regenerative practice that enhances overall eco-system function," she said.
"It is my aim to leave the earth where I have been a better place, and my farming practices are focused on achieving that."
Ms Kelson said much of the current discussion in farming circles focused on the impact the weather was having on farming enterprises this spring.
But, she said, there were some bright linings to the dark clouds.
"Colin Seis who farms in New South Wales has developed an innovative pasture cropping technique that fosters plant diversity and ensures ground cover is maintained all year round," Ms Kelson said.
"Implementation of this technique has seen the soils on his farm increase their carbon levels by 200 per cent along with many other soil health benefits.
"It's is an example of a resilient farm that has been fostered even in an erratic climate."
Ms Kelson's presentations will be held from 11am and 2pm each day. For more details and the address, contact 0457 182 948.