Future Farmers Network in Tamworth, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Future Farmers Network

Locality: Tamworth, New South Wales

Phone: +61 429 933 926

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25.01.2022 Applications close this Friday for the Feedlot Industry Scholarship to participate on Course 28 of the ARLP. These Leaders recommend you apply, see why! cc: Australian Rural Leadership Foundation

25.01.2022 Tune into a Future Farmers Network and Charles Sturt University webinar, supported by Ruralbiz Training, on the hows and whys of Biosecurity at 6pm 6 August! Based on producer expertise and recent research, this will be a whirl wind tour of what the laws about biosecurity actually say, what biosecurity recommendations and templates actually mean, the implications of the recent changes around on-farm trespasses and what biosecurity might look like on farm.

25.01.2022 ONE WEEK TO GO until our next Startup Stories event ONLINE, tune in to hear a young farmers warts-and-all story about getting started in agriculture. This is a FREE event for young farmers in a series presented by the Young Farmer Business Program and Future Farmers Network. WHEN: Wednesday 16 September 2020... TIME: 6.30pm SPEAKER: Lachlan Sutton, Nala Agribusiness WHERE: Online - register via https://bit.ly/StartupStoriesLachlanSutton See Less See more

25.01.2022 Meat & Livestock Australia Business EDGE Young Guns Workshop 10- 11 June August | Brisbane Business EDGE Young Guns workshops are for up and coming livestock producers who are ready to build their skills and confidence to manage a modern agricultural business.... Check it out here or contact Ian McLean, Bush Agribusiness on 0401 118 191 for more information.

23.01.2022 WestVic Dairy - Young Dairy Network is hosting TWO Social Media Panel Discussion online panels. Its relevant to all industries, register to check it out! Farmers and Dairy Communities | Thursday 6 August, 7.30-8.30pm Learn how three farmers are bridging the rural-urban divide and building community on social media, plus practical tips and advice for getting the most out of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.... Register now: https://bit.ly/socialmedia4farmers Dairy Businesses | Thursday 13 August, 7.30-8.30pm Learn how to use social media to promote your dairy business, connect to your customers and build a positive industry brand. Register now: https://bit.ly/socialmedia4dairybusiness Gardiner Dairy Foundation WestVic Dairy

22.01.2022 Want to help the future of agriculture AND go in the draw to win a $500 RB Sellars voucher? Then stop scrolling, it will only take a few minutes to fill in our survey here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFNSurvey2020 We have released our annual survey to understand what the gaps and concerns are for young agriculture students and professionals around Australia. ... FFNs mission is connect, empower, support and retain young people in Australian agriculture. In support of this, FFN must understand the ever-changing issues and concerns for members as well as the areas that need further support. Special thanks to CQUniversity Australia and RB Sellars for supporting this survey.

21.01.2022 Oli Le Lievre is one of 11 young ag-enthusiasts on the FFN Board. Oli is a consultant with KPMG, as well as starting his own organisation @humansofagriculture_ and loves using his annual leave to get out and help his mates with sowing, harvest or just general sheep work (hes the one with double thumbs up for ag). I love being part of the FFN, it provides me an opportunity to constantly be inspired by the people we have in all areas of our industry. As a young person workin...g in an urban area Im really fortunate that I get to bring a background in primary production to my corporate roles. In order to have a strong ag sector we need engaged, educated and ambitious young people in the industry, so thats where the work we do at FFN becomes so incredibly important. While Im not on farm everyday, I do try and take the chances I have to get out to mates places and roll my sleeves up. Front of mind for me is how I can continue to contribute to ag and rural Australia, and as an organisation I cant wait to keep working with our members from across Australia to ensure the future for our industry and importantly for young people in agriculture is incredibly bright. See more

21.01.2022 Want to hear a great yarn from a successful young farmers AND NOT HAVE TO LEAVE THE COUCH? Well now you can, because Future Farmers Network and Young Farmer Business Program Start-Up Stories is heading online again! Our next ONLINE Startup Stories is coming to your screen on Tuesday 25 August 2020 at 7.30pm. We will be chatting to Deniliquin power team Hayley Purbrick and Lachlan Bull. Hayley is the Wine Club Manager at Tahbilk Winery, which has been in her family for five generations. Shes also the founder of Big Sky Ideas, a co-working space and community engagement business, as well as a finalist in the 2017 NSW-ACT RIRDCRural Womens Award. Lachlan Bull is the owner/operate of Taurus Farming, a boradacre irrigation operation.

21.01.2022 Join us for a chat with Tom Sandow, contractor, fibre farmer, opportunist and full time gambler!!

20.01.2022 Gardiner Dairy Foundation has partnered with Nuffield Australia to provide a Victorian dairy farmer with a Nuffield Farming Scholarship each year. This scholarship is a unique opportunity for a Victorian dairy farmer to experience agriculture from a global perspective, investigate their chosen agricultural topic, and to innovate on their own farms and within their dairy communities. Applications are currently open and will close 11 September.... To find out more and to apply, visit https://www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/nuffield/

20.01.2022 Are you making a difference in agriculture, passionate about what youre doing, and keen to further develop your skills? Apply for the Zanda McDonald Award a...n award that recognises determined and passionate young Kiwis and Aussies, and can help take your career in ag to the next level. ------ Launched in 2014 and born out of mate-ship and respect for one of agricultures natural leaders, this award aims to recognise young people working in the primary sectors in Australia and New Zealand, and support their future career development. Zanda McDonald was a prominent identity in the Australian beef and livestock industry, and a foundation member of the Platinum Primary Producers (PPP). He died in April 2013 at the age of 41, following a tragic accident on his Queensland cattle property. In his honour the PPP group launched the Zanda McDonald Award. ------ The prize includes: a fully personalised mentoring trip across Australia and/or New Zealand, spending time with leaders across all areas of the primary sector. This trip is 100% tailored to your desired areas of interest and growth all travel and accommodation expenses for the mentoring trip, including flights on a private Pilatus jet, ensuring you can get to remote and varied locations in style, speed and comfort! an education or training package suited to your needs, up to the value of $10,000* a one-on-one day visit from an industry mentor at your place of work a full day tailored media training session a one-year position on the Zanda McDonald Award Advisory Group. This includes being a judge of the 2022 Award all expenses paid trip to the 2021 and 2022 Platinum Primary Producers (PPP) Conference Lifetime membership to the Platinum Primary Producers Group $2,000 cash. Farm Table founder, Airlie, was humbled to be chosen as one of the three finalists for the award in 2017. Learn more > https://farmtable.com.au/boost-grant/zanda-mcdonald-award/ Zanda McDonald Award

20.01.2022 The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) is supporting private land conservation in the Northern Inland Floodplains region through a conservation tender. Expressions of interest opened on Monday 17 August and close on Friday 11 September 2020. Successful landholders will receive annual payments (at a rate which they set) to manage an agreed conservation area on their property, in perpetuity! The resulting conservation agreement is registered on the propertys title and will outline agreed management actions. The BCTs conservation tenders protect biodiversity while supporting landholders through funding and ongoing technical support. Watch this video to learn how the tenders work, or visit the BCT website - https://www.bct.nsw.gov.au/

19.01.2022 Sunset Series Speaker Jill will be live-streaming this Wednesday from 5:30pm Jill Rigney grew up on a mixed farming business west of Goondiwindi. Profess...ionally she commenced her career in business support and in this role managed national benchmarking projects in a wide range of industries before pursuing her interests in area of human behavior and performance. Her extreme perceptiveness has resulted in her now being recognised as a national leader in group facilitation and leadership. She is able to deftly recognise and work with the needs of each individual during her training or meeting sessions. Jill’s training activities include the co-design of The Rural Leader’s Bootcamp, SteppingUP and has extensive experience running internal training programs in Communication and Leadership for staff, management and executives in both private and publicly listed companies. She has been a presenter of the Australian Catholic University’s Graduate Certificate in Negotiation in Sydney. Jill is a Certified Professional member of the Australian Human Resource Institute and a member of the Australian Institute of Training and Development. Future Farmers Network

18.01.2022 Its Start-Up Stories EVE people, dont forget to register at https://bit.ly/StartupStoriesHayleyLachlan to tune into the event TOMORROW NIGHT at 6.30pm. Cant wait to see you there! Young Farmer Business Program Meat & Livestock Australia NSW Department of Primary Industries NSW Farmers Sheep Producers Australia Cattle Council of Australia AgriFutures Ignite AgThentic Tahbilk Winery, Nagambie, Victoria Victorian Farmers Federation AgConnectWA Queensland Farmers Federation AgForce Queensland RNA Future Directions Committee

18.01.2022 Innovation Generation tickets are on sale TODAY! Don't miss out - we can't wait to see you there.

17.01.2022 What better way to spend a Thursday afternoon then getting out on-farm with other young aggies! Start-Up Stories is headed to the paddock at Moppy, NSW, on April 22 and we'd love for you to come along. Network with other like-minded ag enthusiasts, have a sticky-beak at Knowla Livestock and learn a thing or two about getting started in the ag industry from Jack Laurie of Breeder Genetics. Tickets include return transfer to Gloucester and catering, and you can get yours here: https://futurefarmers.com.au//start-up-stories-on-farm-wi/

17.01.2022 The Future Farmers Network is the only national non-for-profit organisation representing young people in Agriculture in Australia. We are currently seeking prospective new partners committed to supporting the future of Australian Agriculture with us! With a national footprint, we are well represented by our board of progressive young Agriculture professionals. FFN has a reach of more than 37,000 across our social media platforms and an engaged and active audience of young Aggies. If your business would like to help make a difference in Australian Agriculture by continuing the progression of young people in our industry we would love to hear from you. To receive our partnership prospectus please reach out to [email protected] or you can speak confidentially with our Executive Officer Jamie Lee-Oldfield on 0429 933 926.

17.01.2022 We got some GREAT advice from our last Start-Up Stories guests Hayley Purbrick and Lachlan Bull. Want to hear it for yourself? Members can watch the recording here: https://futurefarmers.com.au//startup-stories-online-with/

17.01.2022 Farmers2Founders are also conducting a series of briefing sessions to provide more information to you on how this all works. If you would like to get involved register at https://calendly.com//farmers2founders-ideas-program-brief

16.01.2022 Families are complex. Business is complex. When you put the two things together, it's hard. The Longworth's run South Bunarba - a large property near Mungindi in northern NSW, just south of the QLD border. It's been in the family for 4 generations, and succession planning has been something the family have talked about for years. The kids always thought they'd come home one day, but when they were thrown the curve ball of a divorce and a sudden illness, their best laid plans ...were put to the test. Keen to hear the Longworth's tackled succession? Have a listen to the PROPOGATE PODCAST, created by the Young Farmer Business Program Their two-part story is one of four families that share their succession starts, stops and successes in Season 2 of Propagate - listen here: https://youngfarmer.farmtable.com.au//episode-2-successio/

15.01.2022 Future Farmers Network directors regularly give their opinion on the latest news, events and issues in agriculture for an article for Australian Community Media. Heres the most recent yarn from FFN Director Tim Flynn. "Ongoing Drought, Bushfires and now COVID-19 have a lot of people asking what is next for Rural Australians? The answer is simple OPPORTUNITY. If you sift through the mainstream media to find the positive articles around COVID-19 you will notice a common them...e. That theme is the strong State and Federal Government push for a Bush Led Recovery. It would be remiss of us not to consider the residual trauma and battles of people in the bush after years of facing devastating drought and bushfires, with many areas still in a recovery phase and a small percentage still drought declared, and we must also consider that many rural businesses are still struggling with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. This recognition of the past is important, though lets consider all the indicators the time for a rural renaissance is now!"

15.01.2022 Future Farmers Network Members can watch a recording of The What, Why & How of Biosecurity webinar, brought to you by FFN, Charles Sturt Universitys Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation and RuralBiz Training RTO Code 90782 here: https://futurefarmers.com.au//webinar-the-what-why-and-ho/ If you arent yet a FFN member but would like to watch the webinar PLUS get all our other benefits, you can sign up here: https://futurefarmers.com.au/become-a-member/

13.01.2022 The Young Beef Producers Forum 2020 A tough decision has been made by committee members and due to the continually changing regulations and restrictions Y...BPF2020 will NOT be physically operating. We are reaching out to you to gain a census if you would be interested in paddocks being changed and attending a ONE DAY VIRTUAL YBPF FORUM. We are very excited to not let a year go by without YBPF! Please vote YES I would attend ONLINE NO I would NOT attend online Future Farmers Network #YBPF2020

12.01.2022 Olivia Falkiner is one of 11 young ag-enthusiasts on the Future Farmers Network Board. Shes a Senior Consultant at KPMG Food & Agribusiness, as well as still being heavily involved in her familys mixed farming operations in the central west of NSW. "Im really enjoying being a Director of the FFN. As the only industry body for under 35s, we provide scholarships, subsidised tickets, networking and educational opportunities to people who may not have otherwise had access to them. As a female in agriculture whos currently operating in the corporate ag world but with a foot still in primary production, its great to be able to work with both sides of the farm-gate - given that its the connection between these two that the industry relies on."

12.01.2022 Episode 9 of the FFN Mentor of the month podcast sees FFN director Simon Kensit chat with Brooke Kaveney. Brooke is a PhD student at Charles Sturt University and the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, currently finishing her Thesis in Wagga Wagga. Brooke and Simon chat about how to balance being a PhD student but also taking that knowledge back on farm in a practical sense, taking part of a three-week production course in Vietnam and trying rice whisky, and how you cant always use the approach of just hit it with the hammer and it will work. Listen to it here: https://apple.co/2FbUaKn Want to catch up our previous episodes? Check them out here: https://futurefarmers.com.au/member-area/mentoring/

11.01.2022 Don't miss the third and final Sunset Series event tonight with FFN Director Dan Coulthurst and all-round ag legend Tom Sandow. 5:30pm QLD time!

11.01.2022 Dont miss National Science Week this year! The Crawford Fund #NextGen will be sharing their love of international agriculture research for development. Hear from young scientists from TAS, NSW and the ACT on 17, 18 and 19 of August, respectively. Register for your states session or tune into them all! See you online for these inspirational free sessions. Register now: https://bit.ly/2OGEMal #ScienceWeek

09.01.2022 Did you catch Future Farmers Network Director Caitlin McConnel on the ABCs 7.30 Report recently? FFN loves to see the opportunities and hurdles for young people in agriculture being shared in mainstream media! Want to contribute to the future of ag yourself? Fill in our Community Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFNSurvey2020.

09.01.2022 Jack Laurie is a trailblazer at just 22 and his story is one you don't want to miss! The challenges and opportunities he encountered when getting Breeder Genetics off the ground, will be highlighted at the upcoming Start-Up Stories event held on-farm at Knowla Livestock, Moppy, NSW from 2pm Thursday, 22 April 2021. Start-Up Stories offers face-to-face educational and networking opportunities for young farmers eager and this ticketed event will feature an in-depth presentat...ion by Jack Laurie, Q&A session, farm tour and networking drinks. Tickets are $30, with catering and return transport from Gloucester provided. Secure your spot now. Event supported by the Young Farmer Business Program

08.01.2022 Episode 11 of the FFN 'Mentor of the Month' podcast sees FFN director Susannah White catch up with Isobel Knight. Isobel is a succession planning specialist and has been the owner and a director of Australia’s leading family farm succession planning business @Proagtive since 2004. Isobel is a mother of three has degrees in business law and psychology, is a trained counselor and mediator. Her association with family farm businesses stems back to her family’s farm near Junee, and now at Loomberah NSW where she and her husband Rod run a cattle-trading enterprise. Click here to listen in on a really frank and open chat about succession planning! https://apple.co/36H1tUe

07.01.2022 Startup Stories ONLINE for September is here!! Tune in TONIGHT to hear a young farmers warts-and-all story about getting started in agriculture. This is a FREE event for young farmers in a series presented by the Young Farmer Business Program and Future Farmers Network.... WHEN: Wednesday 16 September 2020 TIME: 6.30pm SPEAKER: Lachlan Sutton, Nala Agribusiness WHERE: Online - register NOW via https://bit.ly/StartupStoriesLachlanSutton See more

07.01.2022 Central Queensland University is working with the Future Farmers Network to upskill the next generation of agricultural leaders, innovators and professional farmers. Two FFN members have received $1000 bursaries for exciting educational and networking opportunities. Angus Groves, a territory manager at AWB/Cargill Australia in Dubbo, NSW will be using the funds to attend the Farming & Grazing for Profit School in his home town in September. Also receiving a bursary of $1000 is Harriet Brickhill, an extension officer with the Ricegrowers Association of Australia. Read about them here!

07.01.2022 Rabobank Australia and Future Farmers Network has the pleasure of inviting you to our joint Beef Bites event as part of the Beef Australia 2021 program. Carving a Career in Ag - joint panel discussion with Future Farmers Network directors: Lachlan Lynch Paraway Pastoral Company Limited Caitlin McConnel Clayton Utz & Cressbrook Station ... Oli Le Lievre Humans of Agriculture & AuctionsPlus Dan Coulthurst Rabobank Australia Wednesday 5 May 4pm - 6pm at the Rabobank Marquee, site P7, Rockhampton Showgrounds Drinks and finger food will be served - places are limited so please RSVP early here: https://rabobankaunz.eventsair.com//rabobank-beef-bites-rs *Note: this invitation to Beef Bites does not include entry into Beef Australia 2021.

07.01.2022 Did you miss our latest Young Farmer Business Program Start-Up Stories Online with Charlie Blomfield? Or want to hear some of his gems of information and advice over again? Check out the recording right here - https://futurefarmers.com.au//startup-stories-online-with/ So many tips and tricks on business beginning and building, its worth the watch! PS: Members only content, so log in or sign up to watch.

06.01.2022 10 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR A 2021 SCHOLARSHIP! Suited to agriculturalists, especially in times of change Nuffield opens doors with big-picture thinking... Our global network is unique International, domestic, and virtual learning $30,000 bursary 14 weeks of research over 2 years Visit www.nuffield.com.au #NuffieldAg #AusAg

05.01.2022 The Future Farmers Network (FFN) are excited to open applications for non-executive director positions to join the FFN Board. Nominations are now open and close on 7 October. Check out the details here!

04.01.2022 ONLY A WEEK TO GO, DONT FORGET TO REGISTER! *** Want to hear a great yarn from a successful young farmers AND NOT HAVE TO LEAVE THE COUCH? Well now you can, because Future Farmers Network and Young Farmer Business Program Start-Up Stories is heading online again!... Our next ONLINE Startup Stories is coming to your screen on Tuesday 25 August 2020 at 7.30pm. We will be chatting to Deniliquin power team Hayley Purbrick and Lachlan Bull. Hayley is the Wine Club Manager at Tahbilk Winery, which has been in her family for five generations. Shes also the founder of Big Sky Ideas, a co-working space and community engagement business, as well as a finalist in the 2017 NSW-ACT RIRDCRural Womens Award. Lachlan Bull is the owner/operate of Taurus Farming, a broadacre irrigation operation.

03.01.2022 With individual grants of up to $22,000 on offer, young agricultural innovators are being encouraged to apply for the 2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The Science and Innovation Awards is a competitive grants program open to 18-35 year olds to undertake new and creative scientific-based research to benefit Australias agricultural industries. There are 10 individual award categories available, with the opportunity to share in up to $220,000 in grants. Applications close at 5pm AEST on Friday 2 October 2020.

03.01.2022 Our mates over at RuralBiz Training RTO Code 90782 are offering some great scholarships to ag courses - check them out and apply now!

02.01.2022 ATTENTION MELBOURNE AGGIES: Farms2Schools is a new and innovative program that will provide primary and secondary students with an insight into how agricultural products get from the paddock to their plate. Schools from across the Port Phillip and Western Port region will be teamed with local farmers who will share their experiences and knowledge. The program is run by Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority in partnership with AUSVEG VIC and is supported by the Victorian Government. Expression of interest are now being accepted from schools and farms that would like to be involved. Head to www.ppwcma.vic.gov.au/farms2schools for more information and to complete an EOI form. #Farms2Schools #SustainableAgriculture #MelbourneFoodbowl @PPWCMAGrowsAgriculture

02.01.2022 Youd have to be asleep to miss this Australian Lot Feeders Association Pop-Up! Webinar! Australian Lot Feeders Association Pop-Up! webinars are free to register to, delivered live over 30 minutes and can be watched from anywhere and even in your lunch break! WHOS UP NEXT?... Ever had a bad nights sleep? Change management and resilience coach, Dennis Hoiberg, will share with us how to put bad sleeping habits to bed, once and for all. Reasons for Poor Sleep How Much Sleep Do You Need? Techniques to Benefit from a Power Sleep Environmental, Procedural and Mindset Factors REGISTER FOR FREE Date: 9th September 2020 Time: 1:00pm (AEST) Topic: Getting a good nights sleep"

02.01.2022 The 2020 AgriEducate Essay Competition is now open for entries. Are you the undergraduate or postgraduate student enrolled at an Australian university who could help solve some of the serious challenges facing agriculture and the worlds food security? Students from all disciplines, from business to biology, education to engineering, and health to humanities are invited to offer their perspective and insight to solve practical problems that impact all of our futures.... To learn more about the details and the great prizes on offer, go to https://agrieducate.com/essay-competition/