The workshops are designed to help participants prepare for and manage the impacts of a changing climate.
Agriculture Victoria agriculture recovery officer Elizabeth Alsop said the four workshops focused on critical elements for achieving individual farm business goals by supporting the development or update of existing farm business plans.
“Expert presenters include senior agribusiness consultant Jane Foster (from ORM Pty Ltd), who will lead the first workshop on business planning for success, and Agriculture Victoria seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey, who will present on climate risk in the fourth workshop,” Ms Alsop said.
“Participants attending three or more workshops will be offered a one-on-one business planning session with senior agribusiness consultant Jane Foster.”
One previous FBR participant was stunned by the knowledge gained from the workshop.
“It has shown me that by putting my ideas on paper, I can see my future,” the participant said.
“I feel confident that I can now chip away … and have a better idea of where to turn should I need additional information or support.”
The workshops will be held throughout March and cover key farm management topics:
• Friday, March 8: planning for success — identifying and managing risks, strategic planning and setting business goals (presenter: ORM consultant Jane Foster).
• Thursday, March 14: business success — financial management, budgeting and profitable decision making (presenter: Agriculture Victoria farm business economist Sam Henty).
• Thursday, March 21: people success — managing people on-farm, succession planning and farm safety (presenter: Agriculture Victoria biosecurity and business resilience officer Helen Chenoweth).
• Thursday, March 26: climate risk and natural resource management — understanding and identifying climate risk and natural resource management on-farm (presenters: Agriculture Victoria seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey and land management extension officer Martin Hamilton).
Farmers who want to participate in one or more workshops are requested to register their interest to avoid disappointment.
To register, visit https://forms.office.com/r/m0VJ8i426m
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