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CMA: Young Producer scoping workshop

Project start date: 01 July 2011
Project end date: 22 August 2011
Publication date: 01 September 2011
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Sheep
Relevant regions: National
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Summary

The BestWool BestLamb (BWBL) program has identified the importance of young producers in the growth and development of the rural industries and is seeking ways to engage and retain good young people in the industry.  As a result BWBL hosted two facilitated workshops to explore the training needs of young and female producers.
Five key areas of professional development were prioritised by the participants.Business Expansion (Getting started in farming and Growing a Business)Human Resource Management (Managing yourself and others)Using Modern Technology (Office and Paddock)Benchmarking (Business and People)Gippsland Agribusiness Development​
It was recommended that the BWBL program management seek to secure funding to offer these development programs.

More information

Project manager: Richard Apps
Primary researcher: Department of Environment and Primary Industries