Fields of Farmers, Mid Nth Coast NSW, 25.2.2014

Having just finished reading ‘Fields of Farmers’ by Joel Salatin, I was impressed by the depth of information he provides to people looking to get on farm, or farmers looking to find someone to join them on farm (or take over the farm practice). A fantastic read and not at all what you might think – Penny Kothe, Caroola Farm

I would encourage all want-to-be farmers, whether from the city or a rural area, to jump on quickly and register for the one-day seminar being held in Taree with Joel. If you are a farmer or own land, and are looking for it to be used more productively, but just don’t have the human resources, then this seminar is also for you!

Price $195 (including GST)

Event Description

DESCRIPTION

Led by Polyface Farms’ Joel, Daniel & Sheri Salatin this day long interactive seminar deals with the issues of:

• Intergenerational Succession & Relationship Management
• Farm Enterprise Planning
• Complementary Marketing
• AgriPreneurialism
• Land Access
• Scaling

A few years back Regrarians Ltd’s Lisa Heenan came up with the idea to design a workshop that practically dealt with the issue of farm succession & enterprise planning. With both Darren & Lisa having been deeply effected by poor farm succession decision-making this issue is very close to our hearts & minds. Since 2008 Australian non-profit Regrarians Ltd. has teamed with world renowned Polyface Farms Inc. (USA) & its owner’s the Salatin Family. This partnership has resulted in a number of very unique events across North America & Oceania that has seen over 6000 people attend workshops Regrarians has originated or organised, with many of these folks now operating successful farming enterprises.

Led by one of the world’s most successful, multi-generational, family-operated agricultural enterprises, these workshops promise to change people’s lives and the landscapes they manage for the better.

Regrarians & Polyface Farms Inc. are deeply concerned with the well-documented issues of farmer aging, poor terms of trade and declining numbers of young people taking on the wonderful opportunity that lies before them with an ever-increasing population to feeds and clothe, along with landscapes & communities that need stable & regenerative stewardship for generations to come.

All of the other courses and workshops that we’ve developed over the years have been very important though focussed typically on regenerative means to increase production and landscape values. This workshop we believe is the most important that we have ever developed as it will get families talking like they never have before and making decisions that will effect us all.

Our big questions are:

• Do you want to have our agricultural landscapes bereft of multi-generations of families?
• Do you want to see agriculture become a mostly corporate, non-family pursuit?
• Do you believe in a truly regenerative and invigorating future for agriculture in Australia, New Zealand and across the world?

WHAT IS IT ABOUT POLYFACE FARM & THE SALATINS THAT’S SO SPECIAL?

Polyface Farms & the Salatin Family are leading figures in the future face of our food system: how we grow it, buy it and eat it. Our ‘Polyfaces‘ documentary trailer is the best thing going around to show you why what this farm, family, consumer community and global legion of followers agree. Watch it by clicking the Polyfaces picture and understand why!

TRAINERS

Joel Salatin (USA)

Joel Salatin works alongside his wife Teresa, son Daniel, daughter Rachel, daughter-in-law Sheri, Apprentices, Interns, Rental Farmers, Staff & Animals to manage Polyface Farms in the Swoope region of Virginia, USA. Joel wows packed audiences of all walks of life wherever he goes with his version of what he calls ‘Agritainment’. Joel has been labelled ‘The World’s Most Innovative Farmer’ by Time Magazine, & is the author of 8 books, countless articles, & has led seminars & courses leaving tens of thousands changed in the way they spend, eat, farm & live.

Joel’s most recent title is ‘Folks this Aint Normal’ is a best seller & further expands this Heinz Award winner’s profile & message across the world. A man who truly walks his talk is a must-see wherever he goes with his capacity to communicate the means by which consumers can engage with farmers & how farmers can take control of not just production but also succession, processing, distribution & marketing.

(Read a recent Fairfax Media ‘Good Weekend’ Article ‘Greener Pastures‘ featured in ‘The Age’ & ‘The Sydney Morning Herald’ by HD Alumni Mark Whittaker)

Daniel Salatin (USA)

Daniel Salatin is the son of Joel & Teresa Salatin, and is the Manager of Polyface Farms Inc. As the third generation on Polyface farm in Swoope, Virginia, he has grown up in the family business.

Polyface services more than 5,000 families, 10 retail outlets, & 50 restaurants through on-farm sales & metropolitan buying clubs with salad bar beef, pastured poultry, eggmobile eggs, pigaerator pork, forage-based rabbits, pastured turkey & forestry products through relationship marketing. A self-confessed ‘home school drop-out’, Daniel was always going to be a great regenerative farmer having gone from carrying freshly processed chickens while in nappies, to running & over-seeing the day-to-day workings of Polyface. As a seven-year old he started a pastured rabbit enterprise, which has had its ups & downs but continues today. Starting the rabbit business gave him first hand experience with marketing, processing, research & development, & the costs of a

new business.

Today Daniel is fully employed by the farm & spends his days orchestrating animal movement, scheduling daily tasks & apprentice training. At thirty-one, Daniel is married to wife Sheri Salatin & has two sons Travis & Andrew & one daughter Lauryn.

Sheri Salatin (USA)

Sheri Salatin is the marketing director at Polyface Farm and stay-at-home mom of three children. Sheri is passionate about clean food and enjoys working the land along side her husband, Daniel.

Sheri was influential in getting the buying clubs up and running and now oversees 25 drop locations throughout Virginia and Maryland with over 3,000 families. The buying clubs are nurtured under her direct oversight and she is the go-to person for all questions about marketing to metropolitan areas.

Through real life experiences, Sheri has honed her skills and shares some of the best ways to approach and sell to some of the top chefs in the world.

Polyface services more than 4,000 families, 10 retail outlets, and 50 restaurants through on-farm sales and metropolitan buying clubs with salad bar beef, pastured poultry, eggmobile eggs, pigaerator pork, forage-based rabbits, pastured turkey and forestry products through relationship marketing.

Today Sheri spends her days juggling marketing, website maintenance, blogging, motherhood, and farming.  At thirty-three, Sheri is married to husband Daniel and has two sons Travis and Andrew and one daughter Lauryn.

INCLUDED

• Copy of ‘Fields of Farmers’ (valued at $35)
• Morning & Afternoon Teas + Light Lunch

OTHER INFORMATION

• Registration is between 8.30am & 8.50am
• The seminar starts at 9am sharp and ends at 5:30pm.
• HD Breaks are generous to allow you plenty of time to catch up with old and new friends.
• You’ll be contacted by email once you’ve made your booking and also close to the event giving any final instructions and information.
• Joel will be on hand at times nominated in the day and also between 5.10pm – 5.30pm to sign books including his latest book, ‘Fields of Farmers’ which is included in your ticket fee.

VENUE

Taree/Wingham NSW, Tuesday, February 25th, 2014 – Manning Entertainment Complex, Taree

BOOKINGS

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