Effective People Management: A practical workshop for pig and poultry producers looking to strengthen their people management skills.

In any farming business, people make the difference between simply surviving and truly thriving. Creating a successful workplace culture starts with how staff are led, supported, and managed.

Whether you are an owner-operator working with contractors or casual employees, or part of a larger organisation with established reporting lines, this workshop is designed to help you develop the skills and confidence to manage people effectively.

With a specific focus on pig and poultry enterprises, the workshop will address some of the unique staffing challenges faced by these industries.

Thursday 1 October 2026

What you'll cover

Leadership versus management
Understanding yourself and others, including behavioural styles
Effective communication techniques
Building productive teams
Managing performance and underperformance
Attracting and retaining staff

What you'll take home

Practical people-management tools and strategies you can apply immediately
Greater confidence in leading and supporting staff
Improved communication and team-building skills
Strategies for attracting, retaining and managing employees
Access to a follow-up online session to discuss key learnings and seek further support

Who should come?

This workshop suits pig and poultry producers, farm managers, owner-operators, supervisors, and staff responsible for leading teams, managing employees, or building productive workplace cultures within agricultural businesses.

Presenter

Ben Reeve, Meridian Agriculture

Ben brings extensive experience in leadership development, mentoring, human resource management, industrial relations, and group facilitation. His practical approach provides participants with valuable tools and strategies that can be implemented immediately within their business.

Key details

Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm, arrival from 9:00am
Venue: Cootamundra Ex-Servicemen's & Citizens Memorial Club
Location: 299 Parker Street, Cootamundra NSW 2590
Catering: Light lunch and refreshments provided
Cost: Free to attend. Places limited. Registration essential.

Contact: Kimberly Townsend Development Officer Pigs & Poultry M: 0447 905 254 E: kimberly.townsend@dpird.nsw.gov.au

This workshop is an initiative delivered by NSW Department of Primary Industries on behalf of the Farm Business Resilience Program, jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government.

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