May 22nd, 2023Bootcamp for young farmers

Agriculture Victoria is offering young farmers and those new to farming the opportunity to take part in a Young Farmer Business Bootcamp with the next to be held in Netherby next month.

Agriculture Victoria is offering young farmers and those new to farming the opportunity to take part in a Young Farmer Business Bootcamp with the next to be held in Netherby next month.

Bootcamps are set for June 1 and for June 8 and will run from 9.30am to 3pm at the Netherby Hall in Netherby.

The bootcamps are targeting young farmers impacted by flood and storm events, as part of Agriculture Victoria’s technical and decision-making support program. They aim is to help to grow the resilience of young farm businesses and prepare them for future events.

Over the two-day business bootcamp participants will develop:
• cash flow budgeting skills
• strong understanding of risk management and planning
• capacity to fine tune their business goals.

Those keen to attend can register here for their preferred bootcamp or contact Adam Buzza on 0419 571 208 or email adam.buzza@agriculture.vic.gov.au

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