At MCNF we are bringing together various forms of natural agriculture, believing that each has its own significant advantages for how we manage our land. To date these are Organics, Biodynamics, Natural Sequence Farming and Permaculture.

This year we are happy to have living on the farm a very experienced and talented Permaculture teacher - Cam Wilson of Permablitz fame. He will conduct most of the Permaculture courses, run intern programs and generally get lots of great stuff happening. Find out what Cam's been up to by visiting his website.

Geoff Lawton and other specialist teachers will continue to be an important element of our curriculum to bring you their unique knowledge and experience. This year we are looking forward to extending our programme to include as many positive educational courses to help farmers, land managers and others interested in sustainability, so if you're not on our mailing list send Jacko a note and ask to be included.

For those not familiar with Permaculture, it was developed in Australia by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren and is now practiced in 130 countries. It is possibly the most effective and efficient design system for not only small area farming, for which it is generally known, but also in broad acre situations on larger properties.

Following on from the great response to the Fundamentals of Soils course, we are in the process of mapping out our curriculum for broad-acre farming skills for the rest of 2010 and into 2011. Please return to this page regularly to get updates as we post them. We will be sending updates via our mailing list, so please contact Donna if you wish to be included onto that list.

May

Understanding Agronomy

Essential lessons for successfully managing your soils
Instructors: Hugh Lovel and John Priestly
Friday May 13th, 2011

This is a rare opportunity to benefit from the combined knowledge of two of Australia's leading experts in biological agriculture and soil chemistry. A one day workshop / Q&A forum suitable for farmers and graziers .... big and small.

A casual, down to earth day packed with take home value.

$150 p/p ($250 for two people from the same family or organisaiton). Includes fabulous morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

For more information or to register call 07 5641 1273 or email shabaribird@gmail.com

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18th Symposium of Australian Gastronomy

Sunday May 15th, 2011.

Dinner with the stars in the barn at MCNF.

This is a closed dinner as part of a three day event. If you're interested in registering for the symposium which is being held in Old Parliament House see www.gastronomers.org