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Resilient Small Businesses for the future
Friday 11 October, 8am - 4pm @ Deniliquin Golf Club, 1 Golf Club Road, Deniliquin, NSW. 

This is the final event in the the flagship 2019 Resilience series.
Workshops and presentations will focus on resilience, profitability, digital marketing, customer service, high performing teams, and public relations.
Speakers
- Michael Licenblat: Becoming Resilient to Pressure in Today's Business World
- Jen Waterson: Confident Profit & Cashflow Planning
- Cate Schreck: The Art of Customer Service
- Jenn Donovan: Email & Digital Marketing Workshop
- Mark Bloodworth: High Performing Teams
- Jules Brook: Handling your own PR

NSW Landcare & Local Land Services Conference
22-24 October @ Broken Hill Civic Centre, Broken Hill, NSW.

Conference key note speaker – Charlie Arnott, a biodynamic farmer and grazier from Booroowa, NSW and winner of the 2018 Bob Hawke Landcare Award. The conference will also include the Landcare muster and a welcome function with Sara Storer on day 1 followed by presentations and field trips. The Landcare NSW Awards dinner will also be held on the evening of day 2 of the conference with winners announced. COST: $550 for standard registration. READ MORE 

Women in Rice - Ladies Night
Friday 25 October, 6.00pm @ Moulamein Bowling Club, Endeavour Dr, Moulamein.
Rice Extension is bringing the Women In Rice network to Moulamein! Yes that's right, ladies night is coming to the Moulamein Bowling Club. An evening for all women in the community to come together to celebrate women, learn about basics of rice,  farm business and enjoy a glass of bubbles!! 

Guest Speakers 
Alleena Burger - Introduction to Rice, agronomy basics 
Charleton Glenn - Rice Marketing & Delivery 
Julie Frankling - Women in Business

Tickets include $25
Champagne on arrival 
Sake Tasting 
Selection of food

Evening Details 
6 pm drinks on the veranda 
6.30 pm - 9 pm
Children are welcome
Details on transport to be announced soon. 

National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo
Thursday 14 November, 9am - 4.30pm @ The Range Function Centre, 308 Copland Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW. 

On-farm renewables are a valuable opportunity for farmers to cut costs and emissions. This inaugural event brings together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies and Government representatives to share stories of on-farm renewables, their business case and discuss what’s driving the transformation of energy use in agriculture.
COST $75 per person (GSTinclusive) with lunch provided. For more information contact Karin Stark via [email protected] or 0438 187 014

Save the date: Grower of the Year Field day
Thursday 12 December, Peter & Renee Burke, Jerilderie, NSW.

Join Peter & Renee Burke at their farm near Jerilderie to  learn how they have transitioned there business to be more profitable and resilient in a changing environment.

EvokeAg 2020
18-19 February 2020 @ Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, VIC. 

Agrifutures Australia has locked in the dates for evokeAG 2020 where you will learn about the latest agrifood tech trends with an international focus.
Producer and student tickets have been introduced for the conference next year.
COST: $440 for students, $770 for primary producers and $1100 for delegates. READ MORE