Australian Dairy Conference Positions

The RASV would like to extend an invitation to young Victorian dairy farmers to apply for the opportunity to attend the Australian Dairy Conference as a guest of the RASV.

RASV will be funding a full Conference Package(valued at $770) and contribute $500 towards expenses for two young dairy farmers to attend the Conference, to be held 21 – 24 February 2012 at Lardner Park and surrounds, Gippsland.

About the Australian Dairy Conference:

The Conference, now in its tenth year, will provide you with information and tools to take back to your dairy farm business. You will continue to build and develop on the skills and initiatives you already have in place and further contribute to the Victorian dairy industry.

The Conference Package includes:

Welcome function, Tome Reid Oration and light dinner and drinks on Tuesday 21 February
Conference sessions on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 February, covering a wide range of topics and production systems, delivered by both Australian and International guests
Elanco Dinner on Wednesday 22 February
Rabobank Gala Dinner on Thursday 23 February
Ellinbank Research Station visit on Friday 24 February

How to apply:

The RASV is seeking applications from full-time Victorian dairy farmers aged 25-40 years old for these positions. To apply, please complete the Application Form.

You are encouraged to review the Conference Program to learn more about the topics presented, and the sessions you wish to attend.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 31 January, and should be forwarded to:

Scott Hamilton
RASV
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom Road
ASCOT VALE VIC 3032
scott.hamilton@rasv.com.au
Fax: 03 9281 7522

Should you have any queries, please contact Scott Hamilton on 03 9281 7422 or via email scott.hamilton@rasv.com.au

Further information:

Further information on the ADC, together with the Conference Program, can be found at www.australiandairyconference.com.au, by phoning 08 9525 9222 (note WA is 3hrs behind Victoria) or email esther@estherprice.com.au