Growing Sustainable Farms and Healthy Landscapes
The Ricegrowers' Association of Australia is a proud Landcare NSW host organisation, with projects and partnerships that strengthen both agriculture and the environment across the Riverina.
Through RGA Landcare, we work with growers, industry, researchers, community groups and government to deliver practical initiatives that improve farm sustainability, natural resource management and environmental outcomes.
By connecting farmers with knowledge, resources and funding opportunities, RGA Landcare helps ensure productive farming systems and healthy landscapes can thrive together for generations to come.
Meet the Team
Local Landcare Coordinators Hosted by the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia:
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Local Landcare Coordinator
Janet joined RGA in 2021 as Acting Local Landcare Coordinator, based in the Deniliquin office. Her role is supported by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.
With a Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture), Janet brings extensive experience in landholder engagement through her involvement in the On Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program (OFIEP) and customer engagement roles with Murray Irrigation.
Janet and her husband operate a rice farming business in the Morago area, where they are raising their three daughters. She is passionate about supporting farmers, strengthening local communities and promoting sustainable land management.
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Local Landcare Coordinator
Andrea joined RGA in 2025 as Acting Local Landcare Coordinator, based at the newly established office within Berrigan Shire. Her role is supported by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.
With a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Ecology and Conservation), Andrea brings extensive experience working with Landcare and environmental organisations across NSW and Victoria, most recently with YACTAC in the Yanco Creek system.
Andrea lives on her family farm in Savernake with her husband and four children. She is passionate about supporting farmers, securing project opportunities and helping build resilient, sustainable farming systems that work with nature.
Janet Manzin | Deniliquin
T 0438 719 628
Monday - Thursday
Andrea Mitchell | Berrigan
T 0474 725 719
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
Additional Landcare networks in rice growing regions:
