Stock Smart – Livestock Essentials for Small Properties
Whether you’re just starting out with livestock or looking to build confidence in your management skills, this hands-on workshop is the perfect place to begin.
Presented by Bruce Maynard, 4th generation farmer, agricultural innovator, and Bob Hawke Landcare Award recipient, we’ll cover the essentials of livestock care and give you the practical knowledge you need to make better decisions on your property. Topics include:
- Livestock nutrition & how the rumen works – understand what’s really going on inside your animals and how to keep them healthy and productive.
- Pasture & grazing management – explore how to match animal needs with pasture growth, avoid overgrazing, and get the most out of your land.
- Stock handling skills – learn low-stress, effective techniques to move and manage animals safely.
Will this workshop benefit me? This workshop is designed for small-scale and new farmers who want clear, practical guidance without the jargon. You’ll leave with a solid foundation in livestock management and the confidence to put these skills into practice.
Event Logistics
When? Thursday November 6th, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Where? Summertime Farm, 20 Angus Road, Karridale, 6288
Cost? $50 (incl GST)
What Else? Morning Tea & Lunch provided, BYO refillable water bottle, wear appropriate farm footwear and dress for the weather.
This event forms part of a collaborative project with RegenWA called ‘Make Your Hectare Count’. The project is supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program (State Natural Resource Management Program)
Date
- 06-11-2025
- Expired!
Time
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Category
Organizer
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Lower Blackwood Talkin' After Hours
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community@lowerblackwood.com.au -
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https://lowerblackwood.com.au Lower Blackwood LCDC Events & Online Community
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Lower Blackwood LCDC
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karen.tearney@lowerblackwood.com.au -
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https://lowerblackwood.com.au
Speaker
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Bruce MaynardFarmer & EducatorBruce Maynard is a fourth-generation farmer from Narromine, NSW. With his wife Roz and children Liam, Ella and Hannah, they operate a business that has operations in agriculture, training and accommodation.
Bruce has been the recipient of multiple awards culminating with Landcare Australia’s highest honour: The Bob Hawke Award for individual excellence in sustainable agriculture.
The family have welcomed many thousands of visitors from more than 22 nations over the past 2 decades, sharing the Agricultural systems breakthroughs and innovations from their journey.These innovations include Stress Free Stockmanship, No Kill Cropping, and Self Herding.
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