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SUMMARY:Farm Succession Workshop - GRDC RiskWi$e Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Farm succession can be complex\, emotional and sometimes uncertain. To support farming families in navigating this process\, BCG is hosting a Succession Planning Workshop as part of GRDC’s RiskWi$e initiative. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, March 12🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM📍 Location: Birchip Community Leisure Centre \nThis workshop offers practical discussions and expert insights to help families ensure a smooth and successful transition between generations. \nWhat to Expect\n\nGuidance from Experts: Led by James Hamilton (Cultivate Advisory)\, the workshop will help participants tackle succession challenges while balancing business viability and family harmony.\nFinancial & Legal Insights:\n\nJack Langley (Farrell Goode Solicitors): Understanding capital gains tax and small business exemptions in succession planning.\nTim Findlay (Cato Advisory): Key characteristics of scalable farm businesses and the impact of rising land prices on succession.\n\n\nManaging Family & Emotions:\n\nNeville Brady (Brows Up Consulting): Strategies for separating family relationships from business decisions.\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nFarming families at any stage of the succession process—whether actively transitioning\, planning for the future\, or seeking expert guidance. \nWhy Attend?\n✔ Gain practical insights and expert advice✔ Learn strategies to navigate financial\, legal\, and emotional challenges✔ Walk away with actionable steps for your succession plan \n📝 Registration essential – register below now to secure your spot and start planning for a successful future! \n \n\nRiskWi$e is a 5-year\, $30 million national initiative (2023–2028) aimed at helping Australian grain growers navigate increasing levels of risk from weather variability and price volatility. By improving understanding of the risk-reward relationships in on-farm management decisions\, RiskWi$e supports growers in making informed\, confident choices that maximise rewards and minimise potential losses. \nJoin us at the RiskWi$e Roadshow to learn how to: \n\nMaximise rewards and minimise losses by understanding the risks behind key decisions on your farm.\nMake confident choices about farm business management and succession planning with insights tailored to real-world conditions.\nTurn uncertainty into opportunity by balancing the upside potential with the downside risks of every decision.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/riskwie-roadshow-succession-planning/
LOCATION:TBC\, Victoria|Victoria
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SUMMARY:Young Farmer Network Ball
DESCRIPTION:BCG are proud to present the 2025 Young Farmer Network Ball\, proudly supported by FRRR and the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund! \nThe second annual formal event for the BCG Young Farmer Network follows a highly successful sold-out event in 2024. Get in quick\, this night is not one to be missed! \nFeaturing live music by ‘That Guy‘\, inspiring guest speakers\, great food and even better company\, the ball is a perfect opportunity to connect with the agricultural industry\, strengthen local networks and spark conversations about innovative ways to prepare for the future. This event celebrates the dedication and leadership within our agricultural community and encourages stronger social support and collaboration to build drought preparedness. \nWhether you’re coming solo or with friends\, join us for an evening of dancing\, laughter\, and meaningful connections! \n\nDate: Friday March 14\, 2025\nTime: 6:30pm- 11:00pm\nLocation: Spoons Riverside\, Swan Hill (125 Monash Dr\, Swan Hill VIC 3585)\nDress Code: Formal\nTickets: $80pp \n\nDress Code \nThe dress code is formal. \nEntertainment \nLive music throughout the evening will be provided by solo live musician ‘That Guy’ \nInspiring local leaders will share in a panel discussion. \nAttendance \nAnyone 18+ is invited to attend! This is an opportunity to bring our rural communities together\, so the ball is open to farmers and their friends\, partners\, family and employees\, as well as industry and community. \nPlease don’t be discouraged to attend if you don’t consider yourself ‘young’ or a ‘farmer’. Our Young Farmer Network events are targeted at the youngest active generation on farm (regardless of age)\, but are open to everyone from farmers\, students\, those involved in the agricultural industry and rural community members. \nAccommodation \nWe encourage you to book a room for the night so you can continue to enjoy the region the next day. There are several accommodation options surrounding the venue. \nMore from BCG \nBecome a member of the BCG Young Farmer Network today for exclusive events and the latest opportunities in agriculture delivered straight to your inbox. \n\n \nThis project was supported by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/young-farmer-network-ball-2025/
LOCATION:Spoons Riverside\, Monash Drive 125\, Swan Hill\, Victoria\, 3585\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Farm Performance Workshop - GRDC RiskWi$e Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Royce Pitchford (Pinion Advisory)\, this workshop will provide growers with the tools and knowledge to assess farm performance and improve financial literacy for better decision-making. \nThe session will incorporate a model farm representative of an average Southern Mallee farm business\, helping participants apply key concepts and compare performance metrics in a relatable\, hands-on way. \n\nRiskWi$e is a 5-year\, $30 million national initiative (2023–2028) aimed at helping Australian grain growers navigate increasing levels of risk from weather variability and price volatility. By improving understanding of the risk-reward relationships in on-farm management decisions\, RiskWi$e supports growers in making informed\, confident choices that maximise rewards and minimise potential losses. \nJoin us at the RiskWi$e Roadshow to learn how to: \n\nMaximise rewards and minimise losses by understanding the risks behind key decisions on your farm.\nMake confident choices about farm business management and succession planning with insights tailored to real-world conditions.\nTurn uncertainty into opportunity by balancing the upside potential with the downside risks of every decision.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/riskwie-roadshow-farm-performance/
LOCATION:Donald Recreation Reserve\, Borung Highway\, Donald\, Victoria\, 3480\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Land Expansion & Machinery Investment - GRDC RiskWi$e Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:This is a two part workshop to help growers navigate key financial decisions related to farm expansion and machinery investment. Participants can attend either session or stay for the full day. \nFacilitated by Royce Pitchford (Pinion Advisory)\, this workshop will explore the pros and cons of leasing\, purchasing\, and share farming as strategies for business growth\, as well as considerations when investing in new machinery. \nThe Land Expansion session will run from 8:30am – 12:00pm. \nThe Machinery Investment session will run from 1:00pm – 3:30pm. \n\nRiskWi$e is a 5-year\, $30 million national initiative (2023–2028) aimed at helping Australian grain growers navigate increasing levels of risk from weather variability and price volatility. By improving understanding of the risk-reward relationships in on-farm management decisions\, RiskWi$e supports growers in making informed\, confident choices that maximise rewards and minimise potential losses. \nJoin us at the RiskWi$e Roadshow to learn how to: \n\nMaximise rewards and minimise losses by understanding the risks behind key decisions on your farm.\nMake confident choices about farm business management and succession planning with insights tailored to real-world conditions.\nTurn uncertainty into opportunity by balancing the upside potential with the downside risks of every decision.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/riskwie-roadshow-land-expansion-machinery-investment/
LOCATION:Sea Lake Community Complex\, 40 Complex Drive\, Sea Lake\, Victoria\, 3533\, Australia
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