Greg and Taryn Baker have a 16 acre off-grid property in the hills north-east of Mansfield.  At 780m they get some snow in winter and a shorter growing season than lower country. Starting out with a goal of growing as much of their own food as they could and a stop-start beginning to biodynamics, they now milk a cow, enjoy home grown beef and chicken and as many veggies as they can grow. Berries do well and the fruit trees are a hit-and-miss affair. They recently began growing veggies to sell locally, however couldn’t have chosen a more challenging winter and spring to kick-off.

This field day is aimed at small growers and gardeners.

Time: 9.30am arrival for a 10am start, finish around 3-3.30pm. Set aside the full day in order to meet the practical requirements for membership of BDGA.

Bring: BYO lunch, chair, work boots, wet weather gear (just in case) and a good garden fork for compost building! Tea, coffee and morning tea will be provided.

Stirring and storage equipment will be demonstrated and available for sale on the day.

For further enquiries email info@demeterbiodynamic.com.au or call 0428 968 504

 

Australian Demeter Biodynamic (ADBD) is committed to running safe and inclusive events to facilitate the education and training of farmers and practitioners in the Australian Demeter Biodynamic method.