Join us at the Mossman AgFutures field day!

Key details

About

Hosted by the Department of Primary Industries in collaboration with Douglas Shire Council, this event has been specifically designed to support the community in Mossman who have been impacted by the closure of the Mossman Central Mill and the end of harvest and haulage activities.

Our goal is to provide event attendees with access to vital resources, including:

• financial advice
• agronomic expertise
• farm planning strategies
• water resource management
• mental health and well-being support.

We will explore opportunities for farm diversification and long-term sustainable growth.

Program overview

Expert presentations

Learn about financial assistance, succession planning, mental health support and town planning.

Interactive stalls

Explore ag-related services and resources, including field and horticulture crops, farm forestry, water management, environmental markets and more.

Inspiring talks

Hear Mr David Kempton, State Member for Cook; Cr Lisa Scomazzon, Mayor of Douglas Shire; and Graeme Bolton, Director-General, Department of Primary Industries, speak about resources and pathways for sustainable growth.

Family fun activities

Bring the kids for a jumping castle, face painting and exciting activities!

Free BBQ to wrap up the day

This is your chance to connect with fellow growers and to access essential resources and services.

Schedule

9.00am–9.15am

Welcome and opening remarks

• Master of Ceremonies (MC) introduction
• Welcome address:
  • Mr David Kempton, State Member for Cook
  • Cr Lisa Scomazzon, Mayor of Douglas Shire Council

9.15am–9.30am

Keynote address

• Speaker: Graeme Bolton, Director-General, Department of Primary Industries
• Topic: Supporting growers in transition: resources and opportunities

9.30am–9.40am

Presentation: Financial assistance for growers

• Speaker: Sam Spina, Regional Area Manager, Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA)
• Topic: Financial support for transitioning growers

9.40am–9.50am

Presentation: Farm financial counselling services

• Speaker: Jill Hage, Rural Financial Counsellor / Lynette Mcguffie, Rural Financial Counsellor
• Topic: Succession planning and financial strategies for the future

9.50am–10.00am

Presentation: Mental health and well-being support

• Speaker: Business Wellness Coach
• Topic: Building resilience and accessing support services

10.00am–10.15am

Presentation: Mossman Botanic Gardens

• Speaker: Nicky Swan, CEO Mossman Botanic Gardens
• Topic: Cultivating connections: leveraging Mossman Botanic Gardens for agricultural innovation and community growth

10.15am–12.00pm

Interactive pop-up booths and networking

Explore a variety of ag-related information stalls and services available on the day, including:

• field crops agronomic and economic information
• horticulture crops information
• farm forestry information
• beef cattle/pasture production information
• water resources, water trading and licenses information
• environmental markets information
• Douglas Shire Council environment and planning information
• commercial agribusiness services
• Ooher related support services for growers.