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Dairying in FNQ is at a crossroads. Reflecting agriculture generally, the traditional pathway to farm ownership is under pressure.
But with the right support and local leadership, community investment can provide new options for people to enter and grow in dairy in FNQ.
Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative, Cultivate Farms and Circular Head Farming Group are collaborating to help the local FNQ community develop a scalable, community-led investment model that promotes sustainable, locally owned dairy farms.
Locals who care deeply about seeing dairy thrive in FNQ are being sought to ensure the project is led by those who know and understand the region’s farming potential.
These Pathway Leaders will be farmers, business people, industry or community leaders, who will be provided training and mentorship.
They will jumpstart the development of the community-led investment model, drawing on the learnings and success of the locally-driven dairy investment program through Circular Head Farming in Tasmania.
2024 Group Info Sessions & BBQ
Malanda Dairy Centre, 8 James St, Malanda.
Monday 18 November, 6pm - 7.30pm
or
Tuesday 19 November, 12.30pm - 2pm
To book: email Howard.smith@bega.com.au to reserve your place.
Founded by local farmer Stephen Fisher in 2014, Circular Head Farming raises funds from local investors to buy farms and then gets keen next generation farmers to run them.
Over time, these sharefarmers can raise their own cows and eventually buy a stake in the farm. To date, Circular Head Farming involves 12 farms and more than 9,000 cows.