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SUMMARY:Managing communications during a crisis — Mackay
DESCRIPTION:The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) in partnership with Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers\, Canegrowers and Cotton Australia will be offering crisis communications and media response training for farmers and industry representatives in Queensland to support participants to gain confidence in communicating with media\, suppliers\, clients\, staff\, and family throughout a crisis. \nDelivered by speciality agricultural communications agency Blue Hill\, the workshops will support participants to develop skills for communicating and engaging with the public on sensitive topics including: \n\nfarm accidents and fatalities\nbiosecurity outbreaks\nnatural disasters\nactivist trespass and more.\n\nWhat the training sessions will look like\n\nReal-life crisis examples and hypothetical scenarios\, covering theory and strategies for proactively managing media during a crisis.\nPractical activities\, such as mock radio and TV interviews\, along with discussions\, to help support participants to be on the front foot and ready to deal with media and other stakeholders should a crisis occur on their farm or in their community.\n\nWho will you hear from? \n\nBlue Hill Founder and Managing Director – Stacey Wordsworth\nBlue Hill Director – Audience and Voice – Michael Thomson\nQFF Project Manager Risk\, Recovery and Resilience – Kerry Battersby\nQFF Project Officer Risk\, Recovery and Resilience – Julia Jurgs\n\nBurdkein workshop details \nDate: 10 July 2025 \nTime: 8:30am – 5:00pm \nLocation: Canegrowers Mackay\, 120 Wood Street\, Mackay \nHow to register\nTo express your interest in attending a Crisis Communications Training workshop please visit www.qff.org.au/projects/crisis/ and fill out the EOI form or scan the QR code. \nYou can also learn more about the training by emailing QFF’s Kerry Battersby at kerry@qff.org.au
URL:https://futurebeef.com.au/event/managing-communications-during-a-crisis-mackay/
LOCATION:Canegrowers Mackay\, 120 Wood Street\, Mackay\, QLD\, 4750\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Event
ORGANIZER;CN="QFF":MAILTO:qfarmers@qff.org.au
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SUMMARY:Wills and estate planning in agribusiness — Online
DESCRIPTION:Estate planning is critical to the successful future of family farming businesses. The first step is documenting current and accurate Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney that appropriately reflect your wishes and minimise the risk of legal challenge. \nIn this webinar\, Kylie Wilson\, Partner at Sparke Helmore Lawyers\, will identify essential elements of a well-written Will\, explain the process of probate\, and when it is required\, and look at the issues that can be avoided by a well-considered estate plan to continue the legacy you have built for the family business. \nIn this webinar case studies Queensland Farmers’ Federation will illustrate where Will and Enduring Power of Attorney documents can go wrong to demonstrate the best ways to protect against unforeseen or problematic issues.  An overview of testamentary trusts\, and when they should be considered will be included\, along with an analysis of issues to consider in respect of how your estate planning documents impact control of any family business structures\, including partnerships\, discretionary trusts\, companies and self-managed superannuation funds.
URL:https://futurebeef.com.au/event/wills-and-estate-planning-in-agribusiness-online/
LOCATION:Online\, Qld\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250619T080000
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SUMMARY:Managing communications during a crisis — Home Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) in partnership with Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers\, Canegrowers and Cotton Australia will be offering crisis communications and media response training for farmers and industry representatives in Queensland to support participants to gain confidence in communicating with media\, suppliers\, clients\, staff\, and family throughout a crisis. \nDelivered by speciality agricultural communications agency Blue Hill\, the workshops will support participants to develop skills for communicating and engaging with the public on sensitive topics including: \n\nfarm accidents and fatalities\nbiosecurity outbreaks\nnatural disasters\nactivist trespass and more.\n\nWhat the training sessions will look like\n\nReal-life crisis examples and hypothetical scenarios\, covering theory and strategies for proactively managing media during a crisis.\nPractical activities\, such as mock radio and TV interviews\, along with discussions\, to help support participants to be on the front foot and ready to deal with media and other stakeholders should a crisis occur on their farm or in their community.\n\nWho will you hear from? \n\nBlue Hill Founder and Managing Director – Stacey Wordsworth\nBlue Hill Director – Audience and Voice – Michael Thomson\nQFF Project Manager Risk\, Recovery and Resilience – Kerry Battersby\nQFF Project Officer Risk\, Recovery and Resilience – Julia Jurgs\n\nBurdkein workshop details \nDate: 19 June 2025 \nTime: 8:00am – 5:00pm \nLocation: Burdekin Memorial Hall\, Ninth Ave\, Home Hill \nA session will also be held in Mackay on July 10. \nHow to register\nTo express your interest in attending a Crisis Communications Training workshop please visit www.qff.org.au/projects/crisis/ and fill out the EOI form or scan the QR code. \nYou can also learn more about the training by emailing QFF’s Kerry Battersby at kerry@qff.org.au
URL:https://futurebeef.com.au/event/managing-communications-during-a-crisis-home-hill/
LOCATION:Burdekin Memorial Hall\, Ninth Avenue\, Home Hill\, QLD\, 4806\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Event
ORGANIZER;CN="QFF":MAILTO:qfarmers@qff.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250612T090000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening the financial security of rural agribusiness women — Dalby
DESCRIPTION:Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) at Daly for a Farm Business Resilience Program masterclass covering key topics from the Queensland Farmers’ Federation’s (QFF) ‘Walking the Wire’ resource for rural agribusiness women. \nQFF CEO Jo Sheppard will open the session with an introduction to QFF and her story as a woman in agriculture and leadership. BMO presenters Michelle McVeigh and Helen Ruddy will then cover a range of agribusiness topics including finances and forecasting\, strategy and planning\, succession and superannuation. Finally\, Nikki Morrison will present strategies women can use to achieve balance while managing their business. \nEvent details\nDate: Thursday\, 12 June 2025 \nTime: 9:00am – 1:30pm. \nLocation: BMO Business Centre\, 178 Drayton St\, Dalby \nOur Speakers\nJo Sheppard\, QFF CEO \nOriginally from a sheep and cattle property near Cunnamulla in far south west Queensland\, Jo has worked across a number of industries from agriculture\, small business and local government to education\, communications and the NFP sector developing skills in both public and private sectors. Jo previously operated her own business for 10 years delivering Vocational Education and Training to the agricultural industry partnering with RTO’s across Queensland and NSW. Formerly an elected councillor for 12 years including Mayor for 4 years with the Paroo Shire Council\, Jo has a sound understanding of regional and remote Queensland and extensive experience in economic development and advocacy. \nMichelle McVeigh (BMO Partner\, BBus (Accounting)\, FCPA\, CTA\, Comm Dec) \nDetermination\, high technical competence and empathy for clients are qualities that characterise Michelle McVeigh. After Michelle completed her Bachelor of Business (Accounting)\, she launched her career working in accounting and finance in the cotton industry. Raised on the family farm at Jimbour\, Michelle has always had a connection with the land. With husband Andrew and their two sons\, they operate a grain property near Condamine. \nHelen Ruddy (BMO Associate\, BComm\, CPA) \nSenior Accountant\, Helen Ruddy joined the BMO team in April 2013 with a background in accounting and agribusiness-banking roles based at Miles and St George. In 2023\, Helen become an associate at BMO\, joining the management team. Having grown up at Drillham\, Helen has a synergy with farming enterprises and enjoys helping them to achieve results for their business. Away from work Helen enjoys cooking\, swimming\, gardening and spending time with friends and her husband Steve and their three young active children. \nNikki Morrison\, Wellness Coach \nNikki is a yoga teacher\, meditation teacher\, mentor\, and coach. She is passionate about helping women shift limiting beliefs\, break free from old identities\, create emotional and mental freedom and embody non-negotiable self care practices. A former school teacher who navigated infertility\, crippling self doubt\, and an identity crisis\, she reclaimed her power and a deep self trust. During this deeply emotional chapter in her life\, Nikki found clarity and healing through movement\, meditation and mindset. Nikki uses a holistic approach to empower women to trust themselves by taking bold action. She runs weekly yoga and meditation classes\, as well as workshops and retreats. \nBook your seat to this free event\nReserve your seat\, here: Strengthening the financial security of rural agribusiness women – Dalby \n  \nThis workshop is being delivered as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
URL:https://futurebeef.com.au/event/strengthening-the-financial-security-of-rural-agribusiness-women-dalby/
LOCATION:BMO Conference Centre\, 178 Drayton St\, Dalby\, QLD\, 4405\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Event
ORGANIZER;CN="QFF":MAILTO:qfarmers@qff.org.au
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SUMMARY:Forecasting to farm — Weather tools to aid seasonal planning (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Andrew Maclean\, Agriculture Customer Lead\, Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and Ian Moss\, Agronomist\, Farm Management Consultant\, and Founder of FARM (Farm Agronomy & Resource Management) for a webinar focussed on the BOM’s weather and climate tools\, and how they can be used to support farm agronomic decisions. \nAndrew will outline how to access and interpret the Bureau’s long-range forecasts\, as well as its weekly forecasts in MetEye\, and My Climate View. \nIan will discuss how FARM is working with farmers to effectively utilise these types of tools to assist on farm agronomic decisions. \nOur Guest Speakers\nAndrew Maclean\, Agriculture Customer Lead\, Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) \nAndrew builds and maintains relationships with agriculture customers to help the industry generate value from Bureau forecasts and other services. Andrew has a background in natural resource management and conservation and has served in senior roles in the NRM and Landcare sector and with the Victorian and Queensland Governments. \n\n\nIan Moss\, Agronomist\, Farm Management Consultant\, and Founder of FARM (Farm Agronomy & Resource Management)\n\nWith over 30 years’ experience in agronomy\, Ian partners with farmers to build profitable\, resilient farming systems that restore the productivity of land and business alike. He is committed to making sustainable farming profitable—not as a buzzword\, but as the foundation of agriculture’s future. He is a graduate of RCS’s Grazing and Farming for Profit programs and continues to support farmers through on-farm advice\, strategic coaching\, and industry engagement.\nWebinar details\n\nDate: Monday\, 9 June\nTime: 12:30-1:30pm\nLocation: Microsoft Teams Webinar\nRegistration: Click here\nContact: For more information\, contact Bec Tkal: rebecca@qff.org.au | 0409 580 766.\n\n\nThis workshop is being delivered as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
URL:https://futurebeef.com.au/event/forecasting-to-farm-weather-tools-to-aid-seasonal-planning-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Qld\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Event
ORGANIZER;CN="QFF":MAILTO:qfarmers@qff.org.au
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SUMMARY:Wills and estate planning in agribusiness — Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Queensland Farmers’ Federation invites you to the Wills and estate planning in agribusiness webinar\, 7 July at 12pm. \nEstate planning is critical to the successful future of family farming businesses. The first step is documenting current and accurate Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney that appropriately reflect your wishes and minimise the risk of legal challenge. In this webinar\, Kylie Wilson\, Partner at Sparke Helmore Lawyers\, will identify essential elements of a well-written Will\, explain the process of probate\, and when it is required\, and look at the issues that can be avoided by a well-considered estate plan to continue the legacy you have built for the family business. \nIn this webinar case studies will illustrate where Will and Enduring Powers of Attorney documents can go wrong to demonstrate the best ways to protect against unforeseen or problematic issues. An overview of testamentary trusts\, and when they should be considered will be included\, along with an analysis of issues to consider in respect of how your estate planning documents impact control of any family business structures\, including partnerships\, discretionary trusts\, companies and self-managed superannuation funds. \nGuest Speaker\nKylie Wilson\, Partner\, Sparke Helmore Lawyers\nKylie is a highly-regarded lawyer with experience in corporate\, commercial\, dispute resolution as well as litigation. With expertise across agribusiness\, structuring and asset protection\, succession planning and estate administration and litigation\, she specialises in family business dispute resolution and intergenerational wealth transition planning. \nEvent details\nDate: Monday\, 7 July\nTime: 12:00-1:00pm\nLocation: Microsoft Teams Webinar\nRegistration: Click here\nContact: For more information\, contact Bec Tkal: rebecca@qff.org.au | 0409 580 766. \nThis workshop is being delivered as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program which is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
URL:https://futurebeef.com.au/event/wills-and-estate-planning-in-agribusiness-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Qld\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Past Event
ORGANIZER;CN="QFF":MAILTO:qfarmers@qff.org.au
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