Farmers workshop the bill-busting benefts of renewable energy

Farmers for Climate Action

Farmers from across northern Victoria will come together at a series of free On-Farm Renewables workshops to hear about the benefts that renewable energy, storage and electrifcation can bring to their farm business and communities.

Farmers for Climate Action is delivering workshops in the frst week of October for farmers and community members in Seymour, Echuca, Bendigo, Mildura and Euroa. Farmers can hear from experts in electrifcation and renewables, and other farmers who have made the switch to cheaper, cleaner energy.

“I’ve been talking with producers across northern Victoria who are excited about the opportunities from switching to renewables and electrifying their farms, but want to know more,” said Atienne Bakker-Szumer, Community Programs

Manager at Farmers for Climate Action.

“Climate change is making farmers’ jobs harder, but primary producers are keen to do what they can to protect their business and the future of farming in our regions.

“Embracing renewable energy and storage solutions is one thing farmers can do to lower their power bills and increase their resilience in the face of a hotter climate,” said Mr Bakker-Szumer.

Key speaker

Russell Klose, based in Yackandandah, brings extensive practical experience in electrifcation and renewables to the workshops. A long-term regional Victorian, Mr Klose’s background is in the auto industry and he now imports used electric vehicles and consults on electrifcation and practical applications of renewable energy systems. Additional local speakers will join the events, bringing information and examples to share with fellow farmers. The workshop series will take place in the frst week of October. The events are free to any farmer or community member. Locals can register to attend the event at the Farmers for Climate Action website here. https:// farmersforclimateaction. org.au/portfolio/on-farmrenewables-roadshownorthern-victoria/ On farm renewables workshop times and dates:

Seymour: Monday 2nd of October, 5:30pm, The Prince Hotel Echuca: Tuesday 3rd of October, 10:30am, Echuca Neighbourhood House

Bendigo: Tuesday 3rd of October, 5:30pm, Queens Arms Hotel Mildura: Wednesday the 4th of October, 6pm, the Gateway Mildura Euroa: Thursday the 5th of October, 4pm, Seven Creeks Hotel