New project supports collaboration for farmers
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) has launched a co-operative farming project to support new and developing farming co-operatives
Funded under the Australian Government’s Starting Farm Co-operatives Program, BCCM’s project will include:
A telephone advice hotline available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Farmers, fishers and foresters that want to find out more about co-operatives can call the hotline on 1300 665 174 to discuss their needs and get advice about resources available to support them.
Mentoring from experienced farm co-op operators
Financial support through educational bursaries
An interactive educational website
The project will deliver education, advice and support to farmers, fishers and foresters to help them to establish and grow farm co-operatives and other collaborative business models.