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SUMMARY:Wimmera VFF Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next meeting of the Wimmera VFF Branch will be on Wednesday 8th April at the Horsham RSL beginning at 6pm with dinner ordered from the bistro on arrival.  (Please note the change from our regular date) \n\n\n\nThe formal part of the evening will begin at 7pm with our guests CEO and Mayor of Horsham talking on the proposed truck bypass of the town centre.   A member of the MOFS team will also be in attendance and will speak during Marshall’s Farm Safety Corner. \n\n\n\nMore information\, please contact Eileen Jorgsensen Mob: 0418 510 680 Email: jorgpet60@gmail.com
URL:https://www.vff.org.au/event/wimmera-vff-branch-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Cattle Health Workshop\, Traralgon
DESCRIPTION:Join vet Chelsea Hair as she discusses worms in cattle and how they can impact growth\, production and overall animal health.  \n\n\n\nShe will also cover faecal egg counts\, drenching\, vaccination and pasture management. \n\n\n\nThe Stock Sense team will also lead a discussion on biosecurity. \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au
URL:https://www.vff.org.au/event/cattle-health-traralgon/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260409T173000
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SUMMARY:VFF St Arnaud Branch Meeting and Community Event
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the upcoming VFF St Arnaud Branch Meeting and Community Event at the St Arnaud Sporting Complex. \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers: \n\n\n\n– VFF CEO – Charlie ThomasMelbourne Lawyer – LandAcquisitions (Renewables)Melbourne Barrister – 1st NationsTreaty DetailsDiscussions from VFF Executivearound upcoming VFF Elections\,VFF Livestock & Grains Updates \n\n\n\nMeals (Set Menu at own cost) \n\n\n\nRSVP – Colin Coates 0427 693 329Barry Batters 0418 567 674
URL:https://www.vff.org.au/event/vff-st-arnaud-branch-meeting-and-community-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260501T133000
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SUMMARY:Goat Essentials Workshop\, Healesville
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop will cover practical goat husbandry\, including vaccinations\, faecal egg counts\, general biosecurity and body condition scoring.  \n\n\n\nAlso explore electric fence options for goat grazing and containment. \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au
URL:https://www.vff.org.au/event/goat-essentials-workshop-healesville/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260506T193000
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SUMMARY:Learn to Lamb Webinar - Part 1/2
DESCRIPTION:Maximising Lamb Survival and Preventing Problems \n\n\n\nA systems-based approach by vet Conor McConnell to improving lamb survival by addressing genetics\, nutrition\, ewe condition and metabolic risk before lambing even begins.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.vff.org.au/event/learn-to-lamb-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260507T193000
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SUMMARY:Learn to Lamb Webinar - Part 2/2
DESCRIPTION:Lambing Interventions – When to act and how to avoid costly mistakes \n\n\n\nA practical guide to knowing when to step in at lambing\, how to intervene correctly\, and how to avoid costly mistakes that increase ewe and lamb losses. \n\n\n\nThe webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.vff.org.au/event/learn-to-lamb-webinar-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:Stock Handling Workshop\, Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:Join experts Mark Bennett and Jack Briscoe as they discuss stockyard design\, stock handling techniques and overall livestock safety. \n\n\n\nThe Stock Sense team will also lead a discussion on biosecurity. \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au
URL:https://www.vff.org.au/event/stock-handling-workshop-bendigo-2/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:Stock Handling Workshop\, Kyabram
DESCRIPTION:Join experts Mark Bennett and Jack Briscoe as they discuss stockyard design\, stock handling techniques and overall livestock safety. \n\n\n\nThe Stock Sense team will also lead a discussion on biosecurity. \n\n\n\nClick HERE to register \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au
URL:https://www.vff.org.au/event/stock-handling-workshop-kyabram/
CATEGORIES:Stock Sense
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SUMMARY:2026 VFF UDV Dairy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The VFF UDV Dairy Conference will be held on 31 May and 1 June 2026 at the Goods Shed in Ballarat. The theme is Uniting Dairyfarmers of Victoria – the future. With the welcome networking drinks to be held on the Sunday evening at Itinerant Spirits\, conference and dinner on the Monday. The VFF Conference will follow\, on 2 June. \n\n\n\nPresenters and sponsors are currently being sought\, and more details will be provided closer to the event. \n\n\n\nStart booking your accommodation now. Please see some options below.  \n\n\n\nQuest Ballarat Station | Ballarat Serviced Apartments – book direct using code VFF2026QBS (enter it in the gold banner) to secure the great rates. \n\n\n\nQuest Apartments Ballarat | Ballarat Serviced Apartments – 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 directly to redeem the special offer for the event dates\, and use code: GS2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy not extend your stay before the VFF UDV 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://www.vff.org.au/event/2026-vff-dairy-conference/
LOCATION:Goods Shed\, 200 Lydiard St N\, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350\, Ballarat\, VIC\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T083000
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SUMMARY:2026 VFF Conference
DESCRIPTION:The VFF Conference will be held on 1 and 2 June 2026 at the Goods Shed in Ballarat. Join our MC and VFF Member: Kirsten Diprose and a very special guest speaker for dinner on Monday 1 June\, followed by the Conference on Tuesday. \n\n\n\nA great line up is being assembled to present at the VFF Conference and the speakers include: \n\n\n\nKeynote: Tony Hunter\, Food Futurist \n\n\n\nProtecting Farmland Panel \n\n\n\nKatie McRobert\, Executive Director\, Australian Farm Institute   \n\n\n\nFiona Conroy\, Partner Knewleave Partnership and Nicon Rural Services   \n\n\n\nKatherine Myers\, Farmer\, Economist\, Valuer and Policy Analyst \n\n\n\nModerator: Ryan Milgate \n\n\n\nTrade and Market Update (recovery and resilience) Panel \n\n\n\nAlexander Mees\, Director and Head of Research at Morgans Financial Limited  \n\n\n\nMatt Dalgeish\, AgWatchers \n\n\n\nHamish McIntrye\, NFF CEO  \n\n\n\nModerator Bendigo Bank (invited) \n\n\n\nInfrastructure (regional and community) Panel \n\n\n\nDr Hermione Parsons\, CEO & Managing Director\, Australian Logistics Council \n\n\n\nJim Gall\, CEO RB Sellars \n\n\n\nJim Riordan\, Owner\, Riordan Grains \n\n\n\nPort of Portland (invited) \n\n\n\nTech and Innovation in Ag Panel \n\n\n\nStu Adam\, Agronomeye with Farmer James Russell \n\n\n\nJohn Hill\, Land Watch Australia  \n\n\n\nJon White\, National Director\, Commercial Activities\, Nutrien Ag Solutions  \n\n\n\nModerator TBC \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets on sale late March! \n\n\n\nEarly Bird VFF Members Full Conference $280 (available until 24 April 2026) \n\n\n\nVFF Members Full Conference $299 \n\n\n\nYoung Farmers (aged under 35) $100 graciously subsidised by Nutrien \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Full Conference Non-Members $320 \n\n\n\nNon-Members Full Conference $350 \n\n\n\nVFF Members Dinner only $170 \n\n\n\nNon-Members Dinner only $190 \n\n\n\n \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://www.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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