CONFERENCE – Wednesday 23 March, 9am -4:30pm, Goondiwindi Cultural Centre

Day one of the program will feature presentations from Claire Booth, Nigel Kerin and Julia Spicer, as well as a panel session with the day’s presenters and RCS Chief of Delivery, David McLean.

Learn about the key indicators of business success through and beyond drought from Claire Booth, Senior Associate Solicitor at Osborn Booth Law & Advisory. Claire is a highly sought-after guest speaker and Nuffield Scholar, having visited some of the best farming businesses across Brazil, China, UK, Germany, USA and Canada, and written a 10,000-word Nuffield report showcasing these farms, their succession stories and how Australian farming families can adopt these practices to ensure profitable and sustainable farms for generations to come.

Hear Nigel Kerin, Yeoval farmer and head of Kerin Poll Merino stud, discuss his experiences with building a profitable livestock breeding and trading business around drought and climate change. Nigel made the news this year for his $6.2 million cattle trade thanks to an innovative approach to grazing management on his farm.

Julia Spicer, founder of Engage and Create Consulting, will share strategies to develop and manage your natural resource management (NRM) mindset. Julia is passionate about sustainable agriculture and guiding the growth of local businesses towards viable and vibrant futures.

Founder of Off The Track Training, Joy McClymont will be hosting mini energiser sessions throughout the summit to demonstrate the small but significant types of movements that stimulate mental clarity and physical health.