Agriculture Victoria is offering farmers an opportunity to participate in a free online program designed to help them better manage climate risk
In the face of variable climate, Agriculture Victoria’s free online business program will help farm businesses cope with risk.
An introductory session will be run in early February followed by five sessions on key farm management topics including:
- Identifying and managing risks, strategic planning and setting business goals
- Financial management, budgeting and profitable decision making
- Managing people on farm, succession planning and farm safety
- Climate risk and natural resource management
- Business planning
Participants will be able to improve their skills and knowledge to better prepare for and manage risk, adapt to change and strengthen their farm businesses, according to Agriculture Victoria Farm Business Resilience Project leader, Kit Duncan-Jones.
“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 says.
The online program is suitable for livestock, grain, mixed farmers, horticulturalists and beekeepers.
As part of the program, participants will also be able to review their business plan with an experienced farm management consultant during a one-on-one session.
“Online delivery of the course allows farmers from anywhere in the state to participate, from the comfort of their own homes and without the added time commitment of travel,” Duncan-Jones says.
“If you’re a farmer who wants to better manage your business, strengthen your farm resilience to withstand future droughts and shocks, and set up your farm for success now and into the future – this is the program for you.”
To register your interest, complete this survey: Online Farm Business Resilience Short Course
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