Graziers and growers are invited to a hands-on workshop that will give you the skills to improve your soil health and grow your profits.

Topics include

ü Soil management for CQ farmers

ü How soil affects your farm’s yields

ü Microbiology for farmers

ü Weed management

ü Reducing the impact of extreme weather

ü Reducing costs by increasing sustainability

ü How to break the cycle of inputs

ü Soil restoration for degraded soils

ü Recipes for better pastures

Guest Speaker - Nicole Masters Founder/Director Integrity Soils

Nicole Masters is an independent agroecologist, systems thinker and educator. With over 20 years experience, she is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Late last year, Nicole released a book titled For the Love of Soil. The book is a land manager’s roadmap to healthy soil in challenging times and has received outstanding reviews from many; including soil guru - Gabe Brown.

Soils for Success

12-13 March 2020 | Banana

FREE WORKSHOP12-13 March 20208:30am - 4:30pm‘Gibson’ 1548 Barfield Rd, Banana Morning tea and lunch providedPlease bring a chair, note pad, water, hat and sunscreen. SPaCES aRE LIMITED

This event is supported by Fitzroy Basin association Inc. through funding from the australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

RSVP by 2 March to:Casey SpencerFBA Land Management Officer

4999 2806 0448 324 630 casey.spencer@fba.org.au

World renowned presenter Nicole Masters

Another FBA soil health event

OPEN THE GATE FORUM11 March 20209am - 4pmRockhampton Leagues ClubVisit fba.org.au/calendar/ to learn more and RSVP.