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Digging into soil science for health, productivity, and carbon insights with Dr Cassandra Schefe in Hallora Field Workshop

Join Soil Scientist Dr Cassandra Schefe in Hallora for a hands-on workshop exploring soil health, productivity, and carbon, linking science to practical farming strategies at a working SoilKee carbon project site.

By news@gippsland - 11th August 2025 - Back to News

Get your boots dirty with Soil Scientist Dr Cassandra Schefe as she unpacks the science of soil health and productivity from the group up - right from a soil pit on a working carbon project site.

• Date: Wednesday 17 September
• Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
• Location: Hallora (venue address supplied at registration)

Step into the paddock for a hands-on field workshop with Soil Scientist Dr Cassandra Schefe at a SoilKee carbon project site. We'll kick off by exploring the innovative SoilKee system, then dig into a soil pit to uncover the secrets of soil health, productivity, and carbon.

AgriSci's Principal Scientist, Dr Cassandra Schefe, blends soil chemistry expertise and field experience to deliver practical, relatable solutions for farmers' soil management challenges

Soil science workshop

With Cassie's extensive experience and clear, farmer-focused communication, you'll gain valuable insights into what's happening beneath your boots - and how it can apply to your land. We will learn about soil properties and constraints and how to improve nutrient and water management for thriving pastures.

The day will wrap up with an engaging session linking what we've seen in the field to practical strategies for building soil carbon. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect cutting-edge science with real-world farming. Register for the workshop via trybooking website, presented by soil scientist Dr Cassandra Schefe

Cassie is AgriSci's Principal Scientist, combining deep technical knowledge with years of in-paddock experience. With a PhD in soil chemistry and over two decades in the field, she's passionate about helping farmers better understand and manage their soils. Cassie holds an Adjunct position with Charles Sturt University, and is accredited as both a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS) by Soil Science Australia, and a FertCare accredited advisor.

Science meets sustainability

From soil pits to synchrotrons, she brings science to life with clear, relatable insights which address challenges from the environment, supply chain and government.

Event partners

Western Port Catchment Landcare Network
Agriculture Victoria
Landcare Victoria

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.

Pictures from West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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