Carbon Farming Outreach Program

Sowing the seeds for a successful carbon farming future

About the project

Get set up for a carbon farming future with free training for Gippsland farmers. 

The Carbon Farming Outreach Program provides free training for farmers to better understand their emissions and learn the benefits of carbon farming so they can take advantage of opportunities as we move towards a low-carbon future.  

Carbon farming refers to managing land or agriculture to maximise the amount of carbon stored and minimise greenhouse gas emissions. For landholders, carbon farming can deliver benefits such as increasing productivity, biodiversity, resilience to drought and can also provide additional income sources.  

Understanding how to make the most of carbon farming depends on the type of farm, the business needs and the landscape it operates in. 

During September 2025 and March 2026, West Gippsland CMA will deliver a series of training sessions across the Gippsland region in partnership with local Landcare groups.  

This free training covers:

• the benefits of carbon farming
• how to identify and understand your emission]
• how to begin carbon activities that suit your land and goals
• navigating carbon credit markets
• opportunities to earn carbon credits and income.

Workshops will be advertised on our website and social media channels.

You can also find resources about managing farm emissions and state-wide events on the Landcare Victoria website.  

Project partners

• Landcare Victoria
• Agriculture Victoria
• Ten Victorian CMA’s

Funding

The Victorian Carbon Farming Outreach Program is delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the National Carbon Farming Outreach Program. The Program is delivered through a partnership between Agriculture Victoria, 10 Catchment Management Authorities and Landcare Victoria and other bodies. 

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