Co-operative Farming, delivered by the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutual (BCCM), is a program of education, advice and support to farmers, fishers and foresters to help them to establish and grow farm co-operatives and other collaborative business models. This project is funded by the Australian Government under the Starting Farm Co-operatives Program.
Co-operative Farming will include:
- A Co-operative Farming Hotline open during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on 1300 665 174 (Available now)
- Farmers, fishers and foresters that want to find out more about co-operatives are encouraged to call the hotline to discuss their needs and receive advice on the resources available to support them.
- Mentoring from experienced Farm Co-op operators (Available from mid-2020)
- Financial support through educational bursaries (Available from mid-2020)
- An interactive educational website (Available from mid-2020)
