Coota Park Blue-E will be holding a Beef Production Field Day on Wednesday 1st August from 10am at Coota Park, Woodstock.
The Field Day will have a number of special guest speakers that will be covering a range of topics concerning today’s producer. “Topics will include issues from climate change, discussing the current environmental challenges, to succession planning for families dealing with how to move through the generations and prevent any issues from arising. With the drought and value of feed at the forefront of every farmers thoughts there will also be talks to cover this topic,” says Jon Wright of Coota Park.
President of the Australian Lot Feeders Association, Tess Herbert, will be discussing the value of the feedlot industry to farmers as well as the myths, challenges and opportunities associated with this. Andrew Rodgers, Director of Beef Bank, will also be speaking on the day about setting up a supply chain to help feed the homeless by donating beef.
“We will be having mature and open conversations on the day about the current environmental changes and how we as farmers can adapt with this,” said Jon.
All are welcome to the Field Day. It is free of charge and lunch will be provided. This year’s sale bulls will also be available for viewing on the day. The Coota Park Blue-E Annual On Property Bull Sale will be held on Tuesday 4th September with 50 bulls on offer.