Equipping young farmers with essential tools at the Young Farmer Business Program Conference

6 May 2024

Tickets are selling fast for the NSW Department of Primary Industries Young Farmer Business Program (YFBP) Conference, which will be held at the University of New England in Armidale on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May 2024.

Director Education Tocal College, Department of Primary Industries, Darren Bayley, said that the conference will support people who are continuing on their family farm business or starting their own business.

“The YFBP supports those aged 18 to 40 to start up and grow successful farming businesses, as well as embrace resilience, innovation and sustainability to ensure they thrive in the primary industries sector,” Mr Bayley said.

“The conference is the largest networking event on the YFBP calendar and has something for everyone, including farm tours.

“There is a fantastic line up of speakers, including well-known marathon runner from regional NSW, Nedd Brockmann, founder of the Buy from the Bush campaign, Grace Brennan and television journalist, Jodi Lee.

“Attendees will also have the opportunity to chat with representatives from NSW DPI, Local Land Services, Safe Work NSW, banks, insurance companies, financial advisors, and farm innovation.

“The conference promises to leave young farmers feeling inspired and ready to take the next step in their own careers.”

The University of New England (UNE) has partnered with the YFBP as an educational partner and will be presenting six sustainable, manageable, accessible, rural technologies (SMART) farm tours focusing on a variety of enterprises, ensuring there is an option for all attendees.

Mitch Highett, Founder of Bullseye Ag will be part of the young farmer panel discussion.

“I am excited to share my team’s story, on how we do things a little differently to build a culture and ensure we lift up those around us,’ Mr Highett said.

“I also cannot wait to hear and learn from the other great speakers, facilitators and delegates about their stories and what they are working towards.”

For further information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.youngfarmer.nsw.gov.au/conference-2024

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