Agriculture Victoria is offering farmers an opportunity to participate in a free online business program designed to help farm businesses better manage risk in the face of a variable climate.
The online program, commencing in February on Wednesdays, is suitable for livestock, grain, mixed farmers, horticulturalists and apiarists.
Agriculture Victoria Farm Business Resilience Project Leader Kit Duncan-Jones said participants will improve their skills and knowledge to better prepare for and manage risk, adapt to change and strengthen their farm businesses.
“The course is designed to help farmers set and achieve their individual business goals and is relevant to those who are new to farming and young farmers, as well as more experienced farmers,” he said.
An introductory session will be run in early February, followed by 5 sessions on key farm management topics.
As part of the course participants will be offered a one-on-one session with an experienced farm management consultant to review their business…
