Co-Operative Farming: Future Proofing Aussie Farmers

Details: 09 April 2020

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)

You can download the Press Release here...

Visit the BCCM website for more information...