Dear First name / friend, 
 
As we enter the first month of winter, many of us are already feeling the strain of feed shortages across the region. With the colder weather setting in, it's more important than ever to stay informed and connected. 
 
The Department of State Growth's hardship grants are still available. The are providing one-off payments of up to $5,000 to eligible farm businesses and is open until 30th June. 
 
I am happy to announce that ECPPA has received a funding extension from the TAS Farm Innovation Hub. That means that our Farming Community Engagement and Learning Program can continue to grow and provide education and support to the Primary Producers of the East Coast. 
 
If you have been following us on social media you will have noticed that we have launched our website, and now have a LinkedIn page to go along with our Facebook and Instagram pages. Make sure you follow us. 
 
We have two events coming up this month, run by the ECPPA. The first is a booked out succession workshop at Mayfield on 6th June at Mayfield. On June 27 at Milton, we have a partner event with the Hub about managing in dry times. The event includes dinner, as well a panel discussion hosted by Tahnee with different farmers discussing their management of the current season. There will also be a presentation from BOM about the seasonal outlook, with updates from TasFarmers and the State Government. Click here to book your free tickets. 
 
Please get in touch with me if you have anything to share with your fellow producers, or if you require assistance tracking down resources or information. 
 
Tahnee 
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Kondinin Group have nearly 2-years worth of drought research available online and free. It can be accessed here.

Rural Business Tasmania is a not for profit organisation that provides a free state-
wide rural financial counselling service for Farmers, Fishers, Foresters and small
related businesses who are experiencing or at risk of financial hardship. This
program is federal and state funded and forms part of the federal governments Rural
Financial Counselling Service.
 
Rural Financial Counselling can include but is not limited to;
  • Debt negotiation
  • Budgeting and income forecasting
  • Assistance with grants, and income support payments
  • Succession planning
  • Business Resilience Planning
  • Navigating the evolving demands and challenges facing primary producers.
In addition to Rural Financial Counselling, Rural Business Tasmania further offers a
host of related business programs that are aimed at improving business acumen and
supporting rural and regional communities.
 
To enquire further please contact Rural Business Tasmania on 1300 883 276 or
email us at admin@ruralbusinesstasmania.org.au
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