Agritourism Plans
Bringing agriculture to life, and agritourism to the community.
Agritourism
Sustainable Agriculture Industry
It’s now been conclusively shown, that when people are more aware of sustainable practices, they’re more careful about their choices, and how they spend their money.
So in our pursuit of a sustainable agriculture industry, and with agritourism on the rise, making the general public aware of the benefits of sustainable food and fibre production, is the final piece of the puzzle.
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Welcome to Dalman Yalbalinya Gudarra.
Our goal is to build a stunning, welcoming space where anyone can stop by to learn about the land, and take in the view. An interface between agricultural and consumers, bringing the industry to life and agritourism to the community, for the lasting benefit of all.”
The future beckons
What are we planning to do?
Plans have been drawn, submitted and approved to build the Dalman Yalbalinya Gudarra, affectionately known as the DYG, where the turbine viewing platform is now, on the way into Crookwell from Goulburn.
We’re close enough to Canberra, two hours from Sydney, and right on the main artery connecting the Southern Tablelands to the Central West, to receive plenty of passing tourism traffic. All we need to do is finalise the funding, and get on with it.
View the approved plans here.
Give people a taste of sustainable agriculture
There will be tours, and education for those who stop by, and in addition to seeing sustainable agriculture in action, they’ll be able to actually taste the results in our café and taphouse.
Grow native plants and food for local restaurants
We’ll also grow fresh, healthy food for our cafe, and the local community too.
Treated water from speed vertical growing facility will be fed back to the brewery, with excess water distributed onto broadacre farming.
Tap into the popularity of craft beer
There will be a microbrewery on site, with hops for the beer grown on the farm. Waste from the brewery process will be fed back into a controlled growing environment, created by two futuristic geodesic domes.
Create an inspiring training space
Embedded in a building that’s in sync with the land, and surrounded by renewable energy, our training environment will be available for anyone in need of a space to inspire ideas, and take action.
Help people climb a wind turbine
Well, not quite, but it will certainly feel like that as you engage with the immersive floor to ceiling screen, revealing the inner workings of renewable energy at the first wind farm in Eastern Australia.
We’re building an atrium of agriculture, a temple of turbines, a place of great wind and education. A centre of sustainability, and the circular economy, and a great place to grab a coffee too.”
Jo Marshall, CEO, Australian Agriculture Centre
Upcoming Programs
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Women in AG
Whether you’re new to agriculture or looking to upskill, this Women in Ag course provides a supportive and practical learning environment where you’ll learn real-world skills you can put into action, straight away.
Ag Ready Course – AHC10222 Certificate I in Agriculture
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for individuals preparing for entry level work in the agriculture, and conservation and ecosystem management industries.
• 2 x 2 hour sessions per week via Teams over 6 weeks = total 24 hours
• Students need to do at least 4 hours per week self paced learning and complete the knowledge assessment
• On-farm training and assessment – Trainer on-site for 3 days – 6 hours per day – this is to cover practical application and final assessment
• The fee includes resources
Master the Camp Oven
Master the Camp Oven with Leanne Kelly and discover the essentials of authentic outdoor cooking. Learn how to safely build and manage your fire, heat and control the temperature of your camp oven, and prepare a delicious meal.
After dinner enjoy the amazing night sky through our 20″ telescope.
Astronomical Agriculture – Biodiversity Building Overnight Camp
The Astronomical Agriculture course is an multiple award winning, overnight Primary School Excursion that students, and their teachers (!) have been enjoying for over five years now. Join STEM teachers from the Crookwell Academy of STEM Excellence and local First Nations people on an overnight adventure exploring how to build biodiversity, STEM in agriculture, astronomy and First Nations Culture.
Astronomical Agriculture – Biodiversity Building Day Visit
Join STEM teachers from the Crookwell Academy of STEM Excellence exploring how to build biodiversity and STEM in agriculture.
Novice Shearing Oct 2026
Five full days of training could change your life. Being a sheep shearer is hard work, but it’s incredibly rewarding and this course will take you through every aspect of it with expert guidance, and hands-on experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Shearing Taster day
Not everyone’s cut out for the nine to five, and for many of your students life on a farm might as well be another planet, but it doesn’t have to be. This shearer tasting day provides an introduction to sheep shearing, and a career many of your students may not have contemplated before. Led by experienced Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Instructors, this course is a hands-on, practical day that takes you through every step in the wool harvesting process.
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We’re trying to create a welcoming, sustainable agriculture industry that puts producers at the heart of a healthy Australia.
If you’d like to take a course, offer a program or get involved in any way, please get in touch.