Farm Smart: practical workshops to strengthen your farm business

Good seasons help. Good planning helps more.

Drought, rising fuel and fertiliser costs, shifting markets, supply chain delays – running a farm business right now means making hard calls under real pressure. Farm Smart is built for exactly that.

A hands-on workshop giving you real, usable tools to plan, adapt and make confident decisions when the ground keeps shifting.

Whether you’re starting your plan from scratch or sharpening one you’ve already got, you’ll leave with clear actions you can put to work straight away.

What you’ll do on the day

• Set or adjust your farm business plan for a time of disruption
• Work through the Farm Business Checklist to see where your business stands today
• Understand your risk profile and risk appetite – and what they mean for your next decision
• Identify practical ways to manage supply chain pressure, input cost spikes and other business risks
• Build your bank readiness for the next conversation with your lender

What you’ll walk away with

• A plan, shaped for today’s conditions
• A clear view of your cost, supply and market risks, and a plan to manage them
• Confidence to make the next call, even when conditions are uncertain
• Practical steps you can start on this week

Who it’s for

Farmers and farm business owners across NSW – whatever your enterprise, whatever your stage. No prior planning experience needed. Come as you are.

Delivered in partnership with

NSW Farmers and the Rural Financial Counselling Service.

Heads up

Places are limited at each location to keep groups small and make sure everyone gets hands-on time. Registrations are essential.

About the program

Farm Smart is delivered by NSW Farmers as part of the Farm Business Resilience Program.

The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government.