Farm Managers Program 
Farm Management Training Program  
 

Farm Managers Program

Rabobank created the Farm Managers Program specifically for farm managers who will be running and/or taking ownership of a progressive agribusiness in the future. The Farm Managers Program is presented by leading business professionals, agricultural specialists and academics who introduce the key themes of business management – managing yourself, managing others and managing a business – through interactive presentations, class discussions, work groups, farm tours and case studies.

 

The week-long management course provides the platform from which farm managers acquire the skills that enable them to contribute to the strategic direction of their farm business.

 

The small group size and residential nature of the program provides an opportunity for farmers from across Australia and New Zealand to mix with, and learn from, like-minded individuals from a diverse range of enterprises.

  

Next Farm Managers Program: 

Monday  17 - Friday 21 June 2013
  • Held at Grange Cleveland Winery, Victoria, Australia
  • Places are limited
  • Application and selection process applies, applications for Course 8 open February 2013.

 

For more information

Please contact Nerida Sweetapple, Business Programs Manager on +61 2 8115 4139, enquire online or talk to a Rabobank Rural Manager.

 

       

 
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Course content
  • Managing people
  • Realising your potential
  • Managing time
  • Communication and influence
  • Strategies for growing your business
  • Measuring business growth
  • Economic influences on business
  • Designing a business plan
  • Succession planning
  • Key issues affecting agriculture
  • Special guest presentations

Course Format

Incorporated throughout the farm management program are:

  • Guest presenters sharing agribusiness success stories and strategies
  • Group discussion and team work analysing business management frameworks and strategies
  • Farm tour – visiting progressive farming enterprises

After the program, participants complete a management project to directly apply the principles and strategies introduced during the program to their own business. Finalists are selected to present their projects at the 2014 program, with the winning project awarded a business development prize valued at AUD2,000.

 

Course fee
  • The fee is AUD4,800. These amounts are inclusive of 10% GST and covers instruction, designated accommodation, meals and all course materials.
  • Fee does not cover travel/flights to and from the venue city.
 
           

     

     

    For more information

    Please contact Nerida Sweetapple, Business Programs Manager on +61 2 8115 4139, enquire online or talk to a Rabobank Rural Manager.

     

     
     

    Application process and selection criteria

    Tertiary qualifications and computer literacy are not pre-requisites for applicants, nor do you need to be a current Rabobank client in order to apply.

     

    With positions in each program limited, selection is on a merit basis at the discretion of the Rabobank selection committee. Participants in each farm management program are also selected to provide regional diversity and represent a broad cross section of agricultural sectors.

     

    Application process

    Applications are sought from young, leading farmers from Australia and New Zealand, who meet the following selection criteria.

     

    Applicants must demonstrate:
    • Minimum of three years experience on-farm
    • Currently working in a successful and progressive farming business
    • Current role includes some farm management responsibilities
    • Career aspirations to either own or fully manage a farming operation in the future
           

     

    For more information

    Please contact Nerida Sweetapple, Business Programs Manager on +61 2 8115 4139, enquire online or talk to a Rabobank Rural Manager.

     
     
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