Join Local Land Services’ Small Farms Series – a permaculture-inspired workshop program designed for small farms and lifestyle blocks. Across seven one-day workshops, participants will learn practical, sustainable strategies for soil health, water management, climate adaptation and integrated plant–animal systems to build more resilient and productive properties.
You can tailor your learning by attending individual workshops or participate in the whole series. It is recommended that participants attend one of the two “Introduction to permaculture design” sessions, as these provide essential foundations for the later workshops. Attendance is strictly limited and a waitlist is available.
Dates: 6 February 2026 – 17 July 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (each workshop)
Locations: Limestone Permaculture, Stroud Road NSW, and Yeo Farm, Bulahdelah NSW
Cost: $50 per person, per workshop
Host: Local Land Services (delivered by Limestone Permaculture in conjunction with Yeo Farm)
Workshop program:
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Workshop 1 – Introduction to permaculture design (Lower Hunter)
Analyse and map your property for holistic planning and management.
Date: Friday 6 February 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Limestone Permaculture, Stroud Road, NSW -
Workshop 2 – Introduction to permaculture design (Manning Great Lakes)
Analyse and map your property for holistic planning and management.
Date: Friday 20 February 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Yeo Farm, Bulahdelah, NSW -
Workshop 3 – Building climate adaptation
Drought resilience, climate variability, water management, shelterbelts and tree systems.
Date: Friday 20 March 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Limestone Permaculture, Stroud Road, NSW -
Workshop 4 – A practical guide to low-tech swales and contoured terraces
Swale and terrace design, site set-out, resources and implementation.
Date: Friday 17 April 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Yeo Farm, Bulahdelah, NSW -
Workshop 5 – In-situ composting for soil health and cycled production
In-situ composting, biomass cycling and plant guild strategies for healthier soils.
Date: Friday 29 May 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Limestone Permaculture, Stroud Road, NSW -
Workshop 6 – Poultry integration and management
Integrating poultry with trees, plants and structures, including small-scale regulations and expert veterinary input.
Date: Friday 19 June 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Limestone Permaculture, Stroud Road, NSW -
Workshop 7 – Espalier orchard systems: integrated, efficient and multifunctional
Designing and managing espalier systems for practical, space-efficient orchards.
Date: Friday 17 July 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Yeo Farm, Bulahdelah, NSW
Additional information:
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Each workshop is $50 per person, including morning tea, lunch, refreshments and take-home resources
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No discounts for multiple workshops
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Participants may attend only one of the two Introduction to permaculture design sessions
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Exact addresses are provided upon registration.
Enquiries:
Contact Lori McKern, Community Engagement Officer
0419 186 271
lori.mckern@lls.nsw.gov.au
Find out more and register here.