Small-scale pig and poultry workshops

AGRICULTURE Victoria is hosting a series of workshops to help new and existing small-scale pig and poultry producers prepare a land use planning permit application, including one at Colac next week.

The workshops will provide producers with an overview of the supporting grants program that is offering up to $3,000 for eligible expenses related to on-farm works, consultancy and advice, or training that supports the preparation of a land use planning permit application.

Producers must attend a workshop to be eligible for a grant, Agriculture Victoria will contact each participant to determine property specific details prior to the workshop.

This will allow Agriculture Victoria to provide participants with farm maps and/or aerial images. The workshops will also:
• Inform and educate small-scale pig and poultry producers about their planning requirements
• Provide guidance on the development of property, locality and nutrient management plans for smallscale pig and poultry farms to support a planning permit application
• Help participants to identify site improvements needed to support their planning permit application

Workshops will be held from 9.30am to 3.30pm at:
Colac – Tuesday, March 5
Horsham – Wednesday, March 6
Tatura – Wednesday, March 13

There is no cost to attend but places are limited for each workshop.

Register for the workshops via Eventbrite at agvic-pigpoultry.eventbrite.com.au, or contact Mick O’Keefe at [email protected], or on 0408 284 475 for more information.