When: 13-15 September
Where: Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney
Cost: A special rate of $995.00 has been offered to TFGA farming members
Cost: A special discounted rate of $1812.50 has been offered to small to medium agricultural business
For more information please contact Vanessa on (02) 9021 8808
Needle-stick Injury Prevention Survey
Purpose - with the increase of OJD within Tasmania the results from this questionnaire will be useful to show where the industry needs are (different safety devices, more information on risks, etc)
Please print out the document, complete and return to Nick Steel at the TFGA by fax on (03) 6331 4344 or by post to TFGA, PO Box 193, Launceston TAS 7250.
Essential Governance - 2010 workshop - August & September
Back by popular demand, this 2-part workshop aims to assist you to:
- increase your confidence, competence and professionalism and enable you to particpate more effectively as a member of a not-for-profit community board or committee of management;
- enhance your understanding of your role, rights and responsibilities;
- network and exchange strategies and ideas with presenters and fellow participants; and
- ultimately find satisfaction in your committee experience
TQA Feshcare Food Safety and Quality
Freshcare Food Safety V2 was upgraded to Freshcare Food Safety and Quality V3 in September 2009.
As a result, all growers currently running to Version 2 are required to undergo transition training in Version 3 no later than March 2011. TQA Australia currently have the following training sessions scheduled for Freshcare Food Safety and Quality V3:
16th September - Hobart
14th November - Devonport
Training sessions will go ahead subject to numbers, with more dates added as demand requires. Growers interested in doing the training need to register as soon as possible. The cost of the training is $560 per business and $60 for each additional person from that business. Currently all training costs are reimbursable through FarmReady upon completion of the training.
Farming Ahead 2010 Conference - 21 & 22 September 2010
A conference for Grower Groups and organisation working with Grower Groups. Hosted by Kondinin Group,this conference is a cutting-edge two-day event providing a unique opportunity for grower groups, research, development and extension organisations and corporations to connect.
Registration and Program details
Fresh Forum Tasmania
This one day conference will bring you leading and incisive speakers from the fresh produce supply chain on
- consumer trends and new market opportunities;
- Smart marketing and promotional strategies;
- Managing the complexities of the fresh produce supply chain
When: 22 September 2010
Where: Tailrace Centre, Launceston
WFI team ready to help with insurance claims
The summer months have unfortunately brought bushfires, storms and other events across Australia.
WFI, a member of the Wesfarmers group, will be drawing upon its national resources to ensure that clients receive the best possible service...................................................