F2: SILK FARM

274 Weld Rd Lower, Kaitake

Manager & Co-owner: Jamie Silk

Size: 6ha 

Key features:

• Stock grazing of Belgium Blue steers

• Silvopasture planting for shelter, varied diet and nutrient transfer.

• Riparian and other hillside tree planting

• Adoption of diverse pasture and nutrient regimes.

• Home with renewable energy. 

Talks, tours and workshops

Lifestyle Block Innovation 

Join our walking tour of the farm, taking in aspects of sustainable lifestyle block living. Discuss different approaches to tree planting for stock shelter, grazing and other benefits. Compare the diverse pasture experience across different paddock conditions and approaches including the benefits and challenges. Enjoy a cuppa and a scone while you learn more about how to get the best from solar PV, and other ways the Silk Family live from the land and elements. 

• 12 Nov 12pm-2pm (Wed)

• 14 Nov 10am-12pm (Fri)

• 16 Nov 10am-12pm (Sun)

  $10 inc scone & hot drink. Li

$10 inc scone & hot drink. 

Registrations opening soon.