RABDF - Entrepreneurs in Dairy Farming Course
Entrepreneurs in Dairying is a business training programme for aspiring dairy producers organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers in collaboration with The Andersons Centre, AHDB Dairy and the NFU. Now in its twelfth year, the course has seen over 450 applicants complete it, all from varying backgrounds within or related to the industry. The course has been integral to young people, providing them with the contacts and connections to go on and establish their own businesses, whether it be share partnerships, joint ventures, tenancies or development of their existing businesses.
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Applications are now open for the 2024 programme, which starts in October. It is open to anyone involved in, or looking to be involved in, the dairy industry. Please note there is limited spaces per co-hort and applicants must be 20 years old or over.
Forms are available to download below and costs £550+VAT.
Applications must be submitted by 30 August 2024. There are a handful of subsidised spaces available, if this is of interest, please contact romanymarshall@rabdf.co.uk for further information.
The 2024 Programme
1. Understanding the Milk Market and Milk Products
2. Future Opportunities for Entrepreneurs, online - Tony Evans (Andersons)
3. People Management
4. Finance Course, face-to-face - Tony Evans (Andersons). (Split into 2 sessions on subsequent days – this will require travel to a central venue and an overnight stay at additional cost)
5. Business Planning & Funding - sponsored by HSBC
6. Tax, Trading Structures and Succession + Farm Walk
7. Final 2-day session hosted face-to-face - (this will require an overnight stay at additional cost)
Dairy product branding and consumer trends, working towards Net Zero and a Farm visit: Tenancy and Contract Farming working Dairy examples.
“Learning from the journey of past entrepreneurs”
Face to face sessions will run for the full day. Online sessions will usually run between 10am and 12.30pm. This will be confirmed in late Spring.
2024 Dates & Details
Participants should apply for the course based on their location and they will run as follows:
First session: TBC (all cohorts)
Wales, Midlands & Eastern:
Dates: TBC
South, South West & South East:
Dates: TBC
North, Scotland and Northern Ireland:
Dates: TBC
Final session: TBC (all cohorts).
Cost £550 + VAT
If you have any questions about the course or would like more information on Entrepreneurs in Dairying please contact romanymarshall@rabdf.co.uk
How to apply
Complete and return an application form by clicking on the button below:
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