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Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum - 20-21 February, Emerald.

Join the TNQ Drought Hub and Fitzroy Basin Association for an Ag Succession and Future Proofing Forum where you will hear about:

  • practical solutions and strategic advice on how to manage your own unique succession journey with succession expert Scott Patterson, Alternate Strategies
  • mental health and drought support available for producers with Sam Van Damme, Rural Flying Doctors Service
  • accessing QRIDA grants and loans and support available with Bradley Whittington, QRIDA
  • whole of business sustainability with Hannah Mrowka, Rural Financial Counselling Service
  • plus updates from Fiztroy Basin Association and TNQ Drought Hub

Scott is available for one-on-one succession appointments to help producers go through the considerations, complexities and available assistance around succession planning. 

When: Tuesday 20 February, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Where: Emerald Town Hall, 33 Egerton Street, Emerald

RSVP/BOOK APPOINTMENT by Wednesday 14 February to Vicki Horstman, Drought Resilience Coordinator, Fitzroy Basin Association, 0419 160 537 Vicki.Horstman@fba.org.au .

Catering at the Forum is supplied, please advise of any dietary requirements when RSVPing.

Agenda

  • 9:00 – 9:15 Introduction
  • 9:15 – 10:30 Ag Succession, Scott Patterson – Alternate Strategies
  • 10:30 – 11:00 Morning Tea
  • 11:00 – 1:00 Ag Succession, Scott Patterson – Alternate Strategies
  • 1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
  • 2:00 – 2:30 RFDS Well-being, Mental Health and Support
  • 2:30 – 2:45 Fitzroy Basin Association update
  • 2:45 – 3:15 How to access QRIDA grants and loans and the support available
  • 3:15-3.30 Rural Financial Counselling Service update
  • 3.30-4.00 Review and conclusion
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Wednesday 21 February, 9:00am – 2:00pm

  • One-on-one succession appointments with Scott Patterson

About your expert

Scott Patterson – Having grown up on family grazing properties in western and southern Queensland, Scott has a desire to support and help develop regional Australia. This has seen him focus his contribution as a business and community leader around his acknowledged expertise in business management, governance, and structuring for growth.