Farming Stronger: Tools for Peak Performance

Farming is more than just hard work, it’s about working smart to maintain peak performance, make sharper decisions, and building a resilient, high-performing farm business and team.

Join us for Farming Stronger, a practical, results-driven workshop designed to give farmers and service providers the science- backed strategies used by top performers to sustain energy, manage stress, and optimise their operations even in the toughest seasons.

What you'll cover

Strategies to improve decision-making under pressure
Practical approaches to managing stress and maintaining wellbeing
Techniques to boost productivity and operational efficiency
Building resilience for long-term farm business success
Leadership skills to effectively motivate, delegate and support staff
Creating a positive farm culture that drives performance and wellbeing
Sustaining energy and focus through demanding seasons

What you'll take home

Practical tools to strengthen personal and business resilience
A framework for making better decisions during challenging periods
Strategies to improve team performance and workplace culture
Techniques for managing stress and maintaining peak performance
Actionable ideas to improve productivity and business outcomes

Who should come?

This workshop is suited to farmers, farm managers, family farm businesses, agricultural service providers, and anyone looking to improve wellbeing, leadership, productivity and resilience in a farming business.

Presenter

Cynthia Mahoney

Cynthia Mahoney is an Agricultural Scientist with a passion for helping farmers and rural communities lead well, work smarter, and perform at their best. She combines science-backed principles with practical, real-world experience to help farming businesses thrive.

Key details

Date: 13 October 2026
Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Location: 170 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia
Venue: Alpine Hotel
Catering: Morning tea and lunch provided
Cost: Free to attend. Registration essential.

Contact:

Cynthia Mahoney Pty Ltd, 0427 622 654, cynthia@cynthiamahoney.com.au or NSW Farm Business Resilience Program farmbusiness@dpird.nsw.gov.au for further information.

The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government.

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