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Mudgee sheep and cattle farmer to lead NSW DPI Young Farmer Business Program

Sheep Central, August 5, 2019

New NSW DPI Young Farmer Business Program leader Tim Flynn.

MUDGEE sheep and cattle farmer Tim Flynn will lead the NSW Department of Primary Industries’ Young Farmer Business Program.

The young farmer has a double degree in law and business and has been appointed as YFBP program co-ordinator, based in Dubbo.

During his time as president at Robb College at the University of New England in Armidale, Tim helped coordinate many events for the rural students and had been closely following the Young Farmer Business Program.

“I went to one of the workshops in Dubbo and I thought what a great idea, this is exactly what young farmers need.

“It’s a big career change to step away from Law, but I am really excited to be joining a program that is genuinely having an impact and helping young people,” Tim said.

“I’m 26 years old and have connections right across NSW that form part of the target market.

“I am keen to bring new ideas to the program and get on the road and hear the feedback from young farmers and fishers.”

YFBP manager Alexandra Hicks said Tim has a great background working in a complex legal environment with lots of stakeholders.

“He also understands the agricultural sector and he is a people person.

“I think he will bring a lot of value to this role,” she said.

Mr Flynn will help organise and manage the events of the program across NSW, bringing feedback to the program as part of continuous improvement, ensuring that the program meets their young audience’s needs.

Since the Young Farmer Business Program started in 2017, it has delivered 58 events for 1471 young farmers and fishers across the state. The program has conducted 1120 social media activities and 65 percent of event attendees said they had increased their belief in their own ability to make good business decisions. About 75pc of event attendees agreed their support network had strengthened

For more information and program outcomes, visit: www.youngfarmer.nsw.gov.au

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