DairySA is thrilled to present its annual major event, the 2024 DairySA Central Conference.
Alongside Major Sponsor La Casa Del Formaggio, this year’s Conference Committee are proud to showcase new speakers and new conversations in picturesque Hahndorf on Thursday 21 March. The Adelaide Hills Convention Centre will play host to this highly regarded event, attracting delegates from SA’s Fleurieu, Barossa Mid-North, River & Lakes and South-East.
Expect to witness diverse, challenging, and innovative discussions on the stage from incredible guest speakers; including Environmental Explorer and leader Tim Jarvis who will recount his time in Antarctica and managing high performing teams, Ag Consultant Jeanette Long who will talk about balancing the management of both a family and business unit, and the team from Fat Farmers - a rural health initiative supporting farmers to be both physically and mentally fit. We’ll be hearing from young farmers, experts in the field and the professionals behind the guidelines. Prepare to be inspired by this 2024 line up:
Tim Jarvis (Environmental Explorer) -
Exploring Antarctica: Leading a high performance team
Eliza Redfern (Dairy Australia) -
Market Update & Outlook
Karl Lijnders (Weather Matters) -
Weather forecast and outlook for the regions
Jeanette Long (Ag Consulting Co) -
The management of family and business
Dr Rob Bonanno (Apiam) -
A matter of protocol
Jorge Massa (Leslie Manor Dairy Trust) -
Journey and insights in Hilltop Dairy enterprise
Alison Kelly (Agriculture Victoria) -
Overview of emissions and what farmers can do now
David Palmer (Environment Protection Authority) -
EPA lens to Dairy Farming in South Australia
Greg Mitchell (FPAG) and Fleurieu Farmers -
Futuristic Dairying on the Fleurieu
Bradley Barnes (Fat Farmers) -
The benefits and story behind Fat Farmers
Built on its past success for connecting farmers, service providers, and industry members, the 2024 event will shine a spotlight on valuable and exciting topics driven by local input. Event Coordinator Beck Burgess has revealed that up to 200 delegates are expected through the doors.
After the Conference, delegates are invited to ‘Gather & Graze’ – a time for farmers, sponsors, speakers, the DairySA Board, and team to come together to catch up on industry happenings and reflect on the day’s proceedings. This will be followed by a gourmet seated BBQ dinner (post Conference networking and dinner will also be held at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre).
Farmers and Service Providers are urged to book their tickets early to allow plenty of planning time. Registrations for both the Conference and Dinner are now open through Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/dairysa-2024-central-conference
For more information contact -
Beck Burgess, Conference & Sponsorship: events@beckburgessconsulting.com / 0438262966
For media enquiries contact -
Abbie Taylor, Communications: abbie@dairysa.com.au
DairySA 2024 Central Conference
22 February 2024