February, Young Farmers Business Conference Dubbo
The Rice Extension team sent 5 Young Rice Agri-professionals to the Young Farmers Business Conference in Dubbo! A fantastic whirl wind two days of networking and engaging with a range of speakers.
The contingent of farmers we took covered a wide array of the rice industry from farmers, industry professionals and supporting industries.
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Sam Sleigh, Farmer (Jerilderie)
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Harry Stonhill, Farmer (Jerilderie)
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Amy Lolicato, Farmer, Landcare Coordinator (Moulamein)
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Sam Glenn, Business Development Coordinator Asia/Europe, Singapore - Business Development (SunRice), Sydney
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Charleton Glenn, Rice Extension Officer, Moulamein
The conference brought together over 250 young farmers and fishers from across Australia. The two day event featured conference tour, speakers, local produce and visit to Dubbo. From the conference our attendees went home with a better understanding of steps towards making business a reality, finances required to kick start their business, how to have the ‘succession planning’ conversation and a handful of new contacts from across NSW & Victoria.