Women in Agriculture Workshop: Farm Inspections and Bookkeeping
Join us at Westerton for a practical workshop designed to help you feel confident and prepared for agricultural inspections, while also improving farm record keeping. Whether you are new to farming, taking on more responsibility within the farm business, or simply looking to improve your systems, this event will provide practical guidance and useful tips that you can take away and apply immediately.
Why attend?
Gain confidence in managing inspections and farm records through practical advice and discussion:
- Understand what happens during a cattle, sheep or land inspection
- Learn what records and documentation inspectors may request
- Improve confidence in maintaining compliance requirements
- Discover simple bookkeeping systems for farm businesses
- Learn how software can help organise records and reduce paperwork
- Pick up practical tips to save time and keep records up to date
- Share experiences and network with other women working in agriculture
What you will learn?
Our speakers will cover a range of topics including:
- What to expect before, during and after an inspection
- Cattle and sheep identification and movement records
- Land inspections and compliance requirements
- Common issues identified during inspections
- Essential records to have available
- Bookkeeping basics for beginners
- Setting up simple and effective record keeping systems
- Tips and tricks for staying on top of farm paperwork
Come along to learn practical skills, ask questions in an informal setting, and gain confidence in managing the administrative side of your farming business. This event will be held indoors at Westerton Farm Shop and is suitable for all levels of farming experience.
Lunch will be provided therefore booking is essential for catering and organisational purposes. If you book and later find you are unable to attend, we would appreciate you letting us know as soon as possible so that your place can be offered to someone else.
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