THE GLENRAC WEEKLY WRAR FARM 23 May 2024 | Event Recap COMING Young Farmer GLEN GLENRAC JOIN THE GLENRAC MOB Soon.... DAMS 101 JUNE 5 & 6TH, 2024 START UP STORIES AMAZING TURNOUT TO HEAR STORIES OF LOCAL YOUNG FARMERS WHO HAVE MADE THEIR START On the evening of Thursday 23rd May 2024, GLENRAC hosted a panel event at Deepwater Brewing Co, featuring three young farmers sharing their stories Photo(left to right): Bridgette Brummell, Sid Brummell, Isabel Brummell, Matt Cummung Heidi Cumming Lewis Crothers, Kirsten Crothers, Eliza James Matt Cumming, hailing from Inverell, shared and how they got started in the farming | his transition from the shearing industry to farm game. Facilitated by new local Landcare Coordinator, Eliza James, the panel emphasised the importance of nailing the IN BEN LOMOND AND GLEN INNES! reason why they want to farm so they can confidently and competently carry out the "how" of farming. CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO Lewis Crothers, with a military background, now manages Balaclava in Mathscon Valley while overseeing his own property near Delungra, focusing 02 6732 3443 or karena.sokolan@glenrac.org.au on cattle breeding and cropping. He glenrac.org.au highlighted the significance of financial scrutiny to ensure investments yield returns. Lewis's passion for sharing experiences and information fostered a great vibe for the night. Sign up scan here! labor hire and expanding into his family farming business. His meticulous approach and perseverance inspired the audience. Sid Brummel, based in Glen Innes, added depth to the discussion with insights into farm succession and diversification, including ventures like Hip Camp and direct-to-market meat sales, aimed at enhancing income streams. The discussion also covered topics like securing your first lease, communication, technology, fitting family in with running a farm and organisation tactics. 40 people from the Glen Innes catchment attended the evening. The event was made possible through support from the Young Farmer Business Program. www.glenrac.org.au NSW LENT First access to the latest offers and resources available Incredible events tailor designed for the Glen Innes region Direct line to leading industry experts and information A stronger GLENRAC is a stronger Glen Innes It's FREE! visit www.bit.ly/glenracmember or call 02 6732 3443 THE GLENRAC WEEKLY WRAR FARM 23 May 2024 | Event Recap COMING Young Farmer GLEN GLENRAC JOIN THE GLENRAC MOB Soon .... DAMS 101 JUNE 5 & 6TH , 2024 START UP STORIES AMAZING TURNOUT TO HEAR STORIES OF LOCAL YOUNG FARMERS WHO HAVE MADE THEIR START On the evening of Thursday 23rd May 2024 , GLENRAC hosted a panel event at Deepwater Brewing Co , featuring three young farmers sharing their stories Photo ( left to right ) : Bridgette Brummell , Sid Brummell , Isabel Brummell , Matt Cummung Heidi Cumming Lewis Crothers , Kirsten Crothers , Eliza James Matt Cumming , hailing from Inverell , shared and how they got started in the farming | his transition from the shearing industry to farm game . Facilitated by new local Landcare Coordinator , Eliza James , the panel emphasised the importance of nailing the IN BEN LOMOND AND GLEN INNES ! reason why they want to farm so they can confidently and competently carry out the " how " of farming . CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO Lewis Crothers , with a military background , now manages Balaclava in Mathscon Valley while overseeing his own property near Delungra , focusing 02 6732 3443 or karena.sokolan@glenrac.org.au on cattle breeding and cropping . He glenrac.org.au highlighted the significance of financial scrutiny to ensure investments yield returns . Lewis's passion for sharing experiences and information fostered a great vibe for the night . Sign up scan here ! labor hire and expanding into his family farming business . His meticulous approach and perseverance inspired the audience . Sid Brummel , based in Glen Innes , added depth to the discussion with insights into farm succession and diversification , including ventures like Hip Camp and direct - to - market meat sales , aimed at enhancing income streams . The discussion also covered topics like securing your first lease , communication , technology , fitting family in with running a farm and organisation tactics . 40 people from the Glen Innes catchment attended the evening . The event was made possible through support from the Young Farmer Business Program . www.glenrac.org.au NSW LENT First access to the latest offers and resources available Incredible events tailor designed for the Glen Innes region Direct line to leading industry experts and information A stronger GLENRAC is a stronger Glen Innes It's FREE ! visit www.bit.ly/glenracmember or call 02 6732 3443