Survey asking Young Farmers about their agricultural business goals
7 Jun 2016
Young Farmers have a unique opportunity to have their say on achieving their agricultural business goals by completing a survey before June 30, which will be used to develop a business information hub as part of the Young Farmer Business Project initiative.
The Young Farmer Business Project is a joint initiative between the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), NSW Young Farmers Council and NSW Farmers Association, which aims to increase the number of young people in agriculture across NSW.
As part of the initiative, an information hub is being developed to provide business support resources using digital platforms that meet the needs of our younger generation of farmers.
DPI’s Young Farmer Project Officer, James Leigo, urged farmers aged between 18 to 35 years to complete the survey.
“The survey now available online is an opportunity for young farmers to tell us what barriers they are experiencing and the support they need to make a career in agriculture,” Mr Leigo said.
“Young people are telling me they want a profitable and happy life in agriculture, and that they are willing to consider new models and opportunities to achieve this success.”
Options are currently being investigated by the Working Group to help young people access the knowledge and information they need through the channels they use, in a format that they can understand.
The Working Group Chair, Tim Carroll, said too many decisions can be made without asking people first.
“We want young people to tell us what they want and what their barriers are, which is why this survey is so important,” Mr Carroll said.
“By hearing from young people with agricultural aspirations, we will be able to better deliver what young people need. It’s important that young people get behind this project to help make it a success.”
The survey is available to young farmers in NSW aged 18-35 years who have until Thursday 30 June 2016 to complete it.
More information
- Mr James Leigo, DPI’s Young Farmer Business Project Officer (M) 0419 110714
- Mr Tim Carroll, Chair of Young Farmer Business Project Working Group (M) 0428 669825
Media contact: 6391 3686
