FarmTender2024 - Entrepreneurs in Farming event

FarmTender2024 - Entrepreneurs in Farming event

> No sponsors, so no commitments. Just relevant Farming topics with people that have skin in the game.

> Five separate opportunities to network and talk to people during the day.

> No Farm Tender talks, however all of our staff will be there

> Individuals with a business associated with Farming are welcome to attend (at extra cost) but they can bring flyers, cards, they can wear their uniform and they will have opportunities to network with Farmers.

Agenda:

8:45 am arrival for a 9:15 kickoff.

9:15 - 9:20 - Welcome by Dwain Duxson - CEO of Farm Tender

9:20 - 9:30 - Welcome to Glendemar by Ben Duxson - Host from Glendemar Multi Purpose Merinos

9:30 - 10:00 - Where to for Farm-Inputs and how to get a better deal. Speaker Rob Dawes - Founder, Rob Dawes Consulting.

10:00 - 10:30 - Financing the Farm in a higher interest rate environment. Speaker Jeff McDonald - CEO, Riverland Lending Services.

10:30 - 11:00 - My takeaway from the Bulla Burra Collaborative Farming model - John Gladigau, Chair of Grain Producers SA, Farmer, Loxton, SA.

11:00 -11:30 - Morning tea

11:30 - 12:00 - Renewable Endergy and Mining threaten the way we currently Farm - Andrew Weidemann - Weidemann Pastoral Compayd & Farmer, Rupanyup, Vic.

12:00 - 12:30 - By not doing succession, what's it costing you? Claire Booth - Founder, C.O.Booth Law & Advisory & Farmer at Geurie, NSW.

12:30 - 1:00 - How I'm building a Livestock business from scratch. Sam Van Assche - Farmer at Sava Pastoral, Victoria Valley, Vic.

1:00 - 2:00 - Lunch

2:00 - 2:30 - Attracting new people into Ag and getting more first-generation US Farming/Ranching. Cassidy Johnston - JRC Ranch Management and Consulting.

2:30 - 3:00 - Towards 10-tonne Crop Yields and how to get there. Broden Holland - Farmer at Koolpari Enterprises, Young, NSW.

3:00 - 3:30 - What's selling and what's not in Rural Property? Where are the opportunities for Farmers? Danny Thomas - Director at LAWD

3:30 - 4:00 - Afternoon Tea

4:00 - 4:30 - Fighting the Anti-Farming Brigade. David Jochinke - NFF President & Farmer near Horsham, Vic

4:30 - 5:00 - How not to worry about the money. It will come. Hayley Grosser - Coach at Hayley Grosser & Farmer at Kaniva, Vic.

5:00 - Can-Am & Door prize draw followed by cut-out Drinks & BBQ (supplied by Farm Tender)

This is what some people thought of our last event:

One of the best conferences I have attended! Full of so much knowledge and discussion that is very beneficial to someone young developing their way through the Agricultural industry. - Matilda, Darling Downs, Qld

Brilliant, informative eye-opening event. Well worth the investment for the information shared. - Toby, North Central, Vic

Thanks to Farm Tender for this opportunity, an exceptionally well ran and organised day. The calibre of the speakers was 10/10. My wife and I left feeling very inspired. - Simon, Wimmera, Vic

A very worthwhile event on a platform that was interactive and positive and was relevant to farmers. - Wayne, Central West, NSW

Real stories and information from straight-talking industry people that were easy to understand and relate to. - Andrew, North Central, Vic

A very helpful and thought-provoking event, especially advice on succession, keeping farms in families and overcoming friction. United families are the backbone of our communities. - Ross, Central, Vic

The calibre of speakers was phenomenal. The concept of information sharing and engaging with involvement from 'boots on the ground' industry participants as opposed to sponsor-led 'information' is refreshing. Everyone in agribusiness would find this event beneficial. - Matt, South West, Vic

Speakers:

Rob Dawes, Rob Dawes Consulting - Rob will give us a rundown on the Farm Crop Input market and the tactics Farmers can use to get a better deal.

Claire Booth, CO Booth Law & Advisory, Farmer at Geurie, NSW - Claire is dynamic. She is a Farmer, runs her own Law firm and is passionate about Succession and Estate Planning.

John Gladigau, Grain Producers South Australia, Farmer at Loxton, SA - John will talk about how they joined forces with another Farming family to set up their Collaborative Farming enterprise Bulla Burra. It's a fascinating story, and there will be a heap of takeaways from this chat. 

Jeff McDonald, Riverland Lending Service - The Finance game has changed and is causing some pain. Jeff will have some tips on how to navigate through this period of uncertainty, and we'll take a little peek into the future.

David Jochinke, NFF President & Farmer - David is the highest profile person in Australia and has taken the fight up to the Anti-Farming brigade. This will be a fascinating conversation.

Sam Van Assche, Sava Pastoral, Farmer at Victoria Valley, Vic - Sam is a young go-getter. He and his wife recently bought their first Farm, and they are away and running. You won't want to miss Sam's story. You will be inspired.

Danny Thomas, LAWD - Danny will talk about Current and future Land prices and all the dynamics surrounding this subject.

Andrew Weidemann, Weidemann Pastoral Co, Farmer at Rupanyup, Vic - We will speak to Andrew about the threat of Renewable Energy and Mining projects to the way we currently Farm. We will also ask him about the shipload of Grain he recently executed and more.

Broden Holland, Koolpari Enterprises, Farmer at Young, NSW - A young Farmer who is pushing the boundaries with his Cropping enterprises. Broden is super smart and is using technology and data to strive for 10 t/ha in Wheat. Broden will fill your notebook with ideas to take home.

Cassidy Johnston, JRC Ranch Management and Consulting. Colorado, USA. Cassidy is a vibrant young Cattle Rancher who has just started her own Ranch Management and Consulting business. She tells it how it is and what it takes to be a success in Cattle Ranching in the US.

Hayley Grosser - Coach at Hayley Grosser & Farmer at Kaniva, Vic. Hayley and her husband Martin started in Farming the hard way, starting with virtually nothing. They have built up to 5000 acres of lease country for Cropping and Sheep. It's a great story. Hayley also coaches Farmers and will blow you away with her enthusiasm. 

Event cut out:

From 5 pm onwards. Drinks and BBQ provided

Accommodation:

Depending on which direction you are coming from, there are motels in Donald (53km), St Arnaud (45km), Stawell (43km) and Horsham (86km).