Workshopping to future proof your farm business

19 August 2026

Farmers from the Wimmera and southern Mallee are encouraged to attend a two-day workshop in early September to develop practical strategies to prepare their farm business for the future.

Agriculture Victoria Regional Manager Grains, Felicity Pritchard said consultant Dr Kate Burke’s evidence-based approach will help participants develop a plan for their farm’s success.

‘Dr Burke brings a wealth of experience in broadacre and mixed farming, crop agronomy, succession planning and farm business management.

‘Farmers can learn valuable approaches to manage their business, particularly in the current challenging conditions and into the future.

‘Past participants have given excellent reviews and appreciated the time away from the farm to focus on the bigger picture,’ she said.

Kate will share practical insights on:

• improving farm productivity
• strengthening farm finances
• leadership, people and succession planning
• managing climate variability and uncertainty.

Participants will:

• identify what matters most to them
• improve the productivity, people and profit areas of their business
• explore ways to balance growth and risk
• set priorities and create a practical plan for the future.

Running from 8:30 am for 9 am start to 3 pm, the 2-day workshops will take place on:

• Tuesday 1 September and Wednesday 2 September at Kaniva
• Thursday 3 September and Friday 4 September at Hopetoun.

These workshops are free and include morning tea and lunch; numbers are limited so registration is essential. Participants must attend both days. For more information, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/events

The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Victorian Government’s Sustainability Fund and Agriculture Victoria.

Media contact: Casey Tomkins

Phone: 0437541697