YOUNG farmers, especially those affected by recent flooding and storms, are being invited to attend a two-day business bootcamp in Swan Hill next month.
Meridian Agriculture Farm Business Advisor Paul Blackshaw will take participants through profit, loss and cash flow budgeting, balance sheets and gross margins, risk management, and financial planning and analysis.
Agriculture Victoria Young Farmer Project Coordinator Sarah Wallis said the bootcamp would help farmers develop skills to understand and manage business risk, develop a business plan to grow their business and connect with other young farmers from the region.
The bootcamp is aimed at young Victorian farmers impacted by flood and storm events, as part of Agriculture Victoria’s technical and decision-making support program.
“These fun and interactive bootcamps use a series of farm case studies as real-life examples, providing participants with the skills to help them manage their farm business now, as well as planning for their business into the future,” Ms Wallis said.
“This is also an opportunity for young and emerging farmers to connect with like-minded and motivated people.”
For more information and to register go to agriculture.vic.gov.au or contact Ms Wallis on 0419 571 208 or sarah.wallis@agriculture.vic.gov.au
