Champions of Change
Southern Gippsland’s climate and environments are changing. As a result, our farmers need to be innovative in their practices and need to explore diverse ways of managing their farms.
We have identified a few of the many innovators from across our region from whom we can learn: Champions of Change. Our champions have explored new ways of farming, have looked to the past for inspiration, have looked at their practices across their whole enterprise and have planned for a future changing climate. The champions we have chosen each have stories and learnings important to us all. They have identified challenges, observed changes and have addressed these through learning and action, and they are keen to share.
We hope these champions resonate with your farm and inspire you to look for new opportunities for your farming enterprise. Our champions have shared their experiences, the good and the not so good, the successes and failures. They inspire us to try new approaches, to experiment, to reflect and to learn.
Bimbadeen - A Carbon Neutral Farm
Bimbadeen is a carbon neutral farming operation run by Bob and Anne Davie and family, that is net zero carbon emissions. Established as a dairy in 1954 on 40 acres, Bimbadeen now comprises 340 acres on Phillip Island.
Camaray Farm: Multi-Storey Farming
Clinton and Michelle Tepper are fourth generation farmers. Their main farm enterprises are fattening beef cattle and lucerne production supported by agistment of dairy cattle and firewood and timber production from planted trees.
Gurneys Cider: Integrating the past into an innovative future
Gurneys Cider is an enterprise owned and operated by the Gurnett family – Bill, Lorraine, Tom, and James. It comprises an orchard and cider making operation, with a cellar door.
