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SUMMARY:2026 VFF Conference
DESCRIPTION:The VFF Conference will be held on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the Goods Shed in Ballarat. Join our MC and VFF Member Kirsten Diprose and guests including: Farmer Will from Farmer Wants a Wife; and Emma Kealy Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Minister for Agriculture\, for dinner on Monday 1 June\, followed by the Conference on Tuesday 2 June. \n\n\n\nDinner will be held from 6pm-9.30pm in the Lydiard Hall at the Goods Shed in Ballarat. Tickets sales have now closed. \n\n\n\nFarmer Will’s farm is located across two main areas; one between Berriwillock and Culgoa\, and the other 15km west towards Willangie. Together with his Dad Jamie\, they own 2\,200 hectares and have recently taken on a further 500 hectares of share farmland.  He is the fourth generation to be farming their property at Berriwillock. Will grows wheat\, barley\, lentils\, canola\, vetch hay\, and occasionally oats. They also run Merino ewes and cross them with Border Leicester rams to produce first cross lambs; a process that has been a part of their farming enterprise for over 40 years.  \n\n\n\nA great line up has been assembled to present at the VFF Conference and the speakers on Tuesday 2 June can be seen here in our event booklet and below. \n\n\n\nVIEW NOW\n\n\n\nKeynote: Tony Hunter\, Food Futurist \n\n\n\nGen Alpha Rising: The Born Digital\, AI Powered Consumer of the Future \n\n\n\nTony is a Food Futurist Speaker\, Author\, Food Scientist and Consultant specialising in the Future of Food and Agriculture. With over 35 years’ experience in food and agriculture he has been General Manager of two food companies. Having spoken on four continents he appears regularly in global media as a Futurist and expert.  He delivers a unique perspective on the Future of Food and Agriculture using his distinctive combination of scientific and business experience.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket sales have now closed. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccommodation \n\n\n\nThe VFF has negotiated special accommodation rates for the event in Ballarat. Please book early to avoid missing out on the great deals. \n\n\n\nQuest Ballarat Station: Visit their website Quest Ballarat Station and book direct using code VFF2026QBS (enter it in the gold banner) to secure the great rates. \n\n\n\nQuest Apartments Ballarat: Book direct on their website Quest Ballarat and use the promo code: VFF26QBAL (in the gold banner) and this is valid for stays from Thursday 28 May to Thursday 4 June 2026. \n\n\n\nThe Provincial Hotel: Book on their website The Provincial Hotel Ballarat directly to redeem the special offer for the event dates\, and use code: GS2026. \n\n\n\nWhy not extend your stay before the VFF event\, and bring along a friend or family member who can enjoy the surrounds while you’re at our Conference? For some inspiration visit: Itineraries – Visit Ballarat
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/2026-vff-conference/
LOCATION:Goods Shed\, 200 Lydiard St N\, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350\, Ballarat\, VIC\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Confident Calving Webinar - Part 1/2
DESCRIPTION:Calving Foundations & Preparation with vet Rob Bonnano \n\n\n\nA systems-based approach to improving calving outcomes by focusing on nutrition\, body condition\, heifer development\, and calving environment. Learn how good preparation reduces risk and improves calf survival. \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/confident-calving-webinar-part-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:Confident Calving Webinar - Part 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Calving Interventions with vet Rob Bonnano – When to Act & How to Avoid Costly Mistakes  \n\n\n\nA practical guide to recognising when to intervene at calving\, how to assist correctly\, and how to avoid common mistakes. Covers stages of labour\, identifying problems\, and the “20-minute rule” for decision-making.   \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/confident-calving-webinar-part-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:Choose The Right Goat Webinar - Part 1/2
DESCRIPTION:Dairy & Companion Goats + Traceability Essentials  \n\n\n\nLearn about dairy and mini goats\, including management requirements\, property suitability\, and key considerations for new goat owners. The session will also include an overview of livestock traceability and Victorian record keeping requirements.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/choose-the-right-goat-webinar-1/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:Choose The Right Goat Webinar - Part 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Fibre & Meat Goats: Matching Breeds to Your Goals  \n\n\n\nExplore fibre and meat goat production\, including breed options\, management basics\, and how to select the right goats for your property and enterprise goals.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://vff.org.au/event/choose-the-right-goat-webinar-part-2/
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