Business Management Programs

Executive Development Program

Are you an experienced business owner or senior manager?

Our Executive Development Program will help you build strategic planning capabilities and commercial management skills to explore options for business growth. You’ll leave the program inspired by farming and business experts, and with access to a new network of progressive farmers.

If you’re an experienced business owner who’s ready to future-proof your business, this program will help you do all this and more:

• Learn how to formulate and implement a long-term strategy to reach your business goals
• Study practical examples in business planning tailored specifically for the agribusiness industry
• Get the knowledge you need to apply effective economic rationale to goal setting and decision making
• Enjoy networking opportunities with industry peers
• Discover how your business can benefit from your improved business management skills

Executive Development Program Dates

Course 24 (Postponed from 2021):
Module One: Sunday 3 – Friday 8 April 2022, Hawkesbury Valley, NSW
Module Two: Sunday 4 – Friday 9 September 2022, Hawkesbury Valley, NSW
Applications open October 2021

Course 25:
Module One: Sunday 7 - Friday 12 August 2022, Hawkesbury Valley, NSW
Module Two: July 2023 (dates TBC), NSW, Australia
Applications open February 2022

Please register your interest in the Executive Development Program below.

Farm Managers Program

Are you an up-and-coming farmer ready to take over the family farm or manage a commercial farm?

Our Farm Managers Program will help you to hone your management skills. You’ll leave this week-long program with greater confidence in your leadership skills. You’ll also be equipped with the ability to influence business decisions, and build your own network of young, progressive and passionate farmers.

If you’re an up-and-coming farmer ready to take the next step, this program will help you do all this and more:

• Improve your communication and influencing skills to provide input on business decisions
• Improve your efficiency through time management
• Learn how to develop a business plan
• Understand the essentials of financial management and budgeting

Farm Managers Program Dates

Course 16:
Sunday 27 February - Friday 4 March 2022, Hawkesbury Valley, NSW (postponed from 2021)
Applications open October 2021

Course 17:
Sunday 19 to Friday 24 June 2022, Christchurch, New Zealand
Applications open February 2022

Please register your interest in the Farm Managers Program below.

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