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Fair Farms special offer for new registrants
Fair Farms is an industry-led initiative aimed at fostering fair and responsible employment practices in Australian horticulture. Growers are encouraged check out the Fair Farms website and find out about the enhanced support on offer for all new registrants who joins before Wednesday 30 March.
The Federal Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud recently announced his and the Federal Government’s ongoing backing and support of Growcom’s industry-led, Fair Farms program. To celebrate, Fair Farms is providing an exclusive offer for new Fair Farms registrants.
Growcom Chief Executive Officer Stephen Barnard said this new special offer is a great opportunity for growers to prove they are ethical and socially responsible employers.
“To have Minister Littleproud continue this support and believe in our program really serves to illustrate how important it is,” Mr Barnard said.
“As a result of the Federal Government’s commitment to Fair Farms, we are offering this enhanced support offering for all new Fair farm registrations.”
Fair Farms will offer any new member who joins before 30 March 2022:
- Five free training modules, should your OSA identify training needs;
- Up to two hours of free consultation with a Fair Farms Industry expert to help with onboarding to the scheme;
- Access to regular Fair Farms webinars; and
- Free customised Fair Farms certification logo pack for you to use on trade-level communications (once certified) valued at $200.
“The five free training modules – of the 40 available within the program – will upskill in targeted areas relevant to their needs and set them up for success,” Mr Barnard said.
“The two hours of free consultation with our Fair Farms industry expert will be an invaluable support tool on the road to certification.
“Access to Fair Farms webinars will give growers the opportunity to engage with industry experts on matters directly concerning the horticulture industry – essentially it will be keeping our members up to date and in the know.”
To register click here.
To read Federal Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud media release about Fair Farms click here.
T&C’s: Offer valid only until 30 March 2022. Offer only available to new members. Registration fees still apply. Certification logo pack only available upon successful audit certification.