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Seasonal wrap-up and outlook for 2024 workshop – Cowell SA
Come along and hear about the 2023 harvest, what agronomic issues the region faced, as well as be inspired by a farm diversification story!
About
Led by agronomist, Sarah Meyer and Jasmin Piggott, owner of Poodra Springs Native Flowers, this workshop will include:
- A 2023 harvest wrap-up recapping agronomic issues in the Cowell and Rudall District.
- An opportunity to investigate areas of priority for land management to assist in decision making for the 2024 season.
- How you can build confidence in contributing to future crop management decision making.
We will also:
- Hear about Jasmin’s farm diversification story, adding a flower farm and hospitality to their farming enterprise.
- Collaborate with like-minded community.
- Take some time out to learn and connect, before we move into a new season.
Date
Tuesday 9th April 2024
10.00 am to 2.00pm
Location
Poodra Springs Native Flowers, Cowell-Mangalo Road, Miltalie SA.
Cost
$22 + booking fee.
The day includes morning tea and lunch.
(If cost is prohibitive, please contact eo@wotl.com.au to discuss scholarship tickets. The full cost of this workshop is $300 per person which has been heavily reduced thanks to the support of event sponsors.)
Numbers are limited for this workshop so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Sponsored by
This project is supported by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board’s Grassroots Grants program, made possible by the regional landscape levy.
More Information
Register quickly as places are limited – RSVP 2nd April 2024.
Jasmin Piggot, WoTL Ambassador for Cowell on 0427 527 646.
Angela Harris WoTL Ambassador for Rudall / Cleve on 0429 207 026.
About your presenter
Sarah Meyer, Agronomist, Cleve Rural Traders
Sarah has been working for Cleve Rural Traders since November 2009 when she completed her Bachelor of Agriculture at The University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus. Sarah has great local knowledge after growing up on her family farm at Darke Peak, and her extensive agronomy experience supports her passion for the job, rural life, and community.
Jasmin Piggott, Poodra Springs Native Flowers
Jasmin has been a leader in the Cowell Community for a number of years in various community roles, and is currently working as a WoTL Ambassador. In 2020 she started Poodra Springs Flower Farm which now hosts events including weddings, school graduations and farm tours. Passionate about supporting women in Ag and rural communities, Jasmin has been awarded the Ag Bureau Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship and recently graduated from the WoTL Stepping Into Leadership Program.