THE Minns Labor Government is supporting Tweed Shire Council to deliver environmental education, thanks to a $60,000 grant.
The project – Cultivating Tomorrow: Empowering Tweed Shire Farmers through Regenerative Agribusiness Mastery is funded by the latest round of the NSW Environmental Trust’s Environmental Education Grants Program.
The grants support projects that develop skills and encourage and inspire involvement in environmental protection.
The project will empower farmers with advanced agribusiness skills that shift them towards the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices. Tweed Shire Council will offer specialised short courses, workshops, coaching sessions and support farmer-led projects to overcome barriers to the implementation of sustainable farming methods.
The Tweed Shire Council project is among seven projects funded with a total of $980,538.
For more information on the projects and the Environmental Education Grants Program visit: www.environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.au/grants/education
Quote attributable to Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin:
“This project to overcome barriers to sustainable farming practices will benefit the Tweed region, and I look forward to the results of this fantastic local project.”
“These environmental education projects play an important role in transforming community knowledge and skills.
“Inspiring more members of our community to become environmental stewards will result in improved local environments that can be appreciated and enjoyed well into the future.
