Inspiring Small Farms to Grow Big Ideas
In November 2014 Up2Us Landcare Alliance, Mansfield Victoria, received funding from The William Buckland Foundation & FRRR to work with small acreage landholders in the Mansfield region to explore sustainable agricultural practices and horticultural options. After much received interest from landholders within the region six properties were chosen to hold Garlic, Capers and alternative pasture fertiliser demonstrations. Altitude and soil types were taken into account when selecting sites so that comparisons could be made at how crops respond to the different environmental conditions. Due to the huge success of the project Up2Us have received further funding from the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (GBCMA) to introduce phase two of the project. Phase two will consist of four on farm demonstrations, farm tours, workshops and education.
