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SUMMARY:Chemical handling workshop (Pooraka)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO’s face-to-face courses are designed for the vegetable industry to raise awareness of the potential hazards and risks of chemicals and how to apply them safely. \nThis course includes safe chemical handling\, storage and transport as well as safe application of chemicals using correct personal protective equipment and understanding chemical labels. This course includes ACCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals and ACCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals. \nFor more information\, see the EventBrite page.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/chemical-handling-workshop-pooraka/
LOCATION:South Australian Produce Markets\, Burma Rd\, Pooraka\, SA\, 5095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180316
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SUMMARY:Negotiations and influencing course (Bundaberg)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO is bringing its free two-day negotiations and influencing workshop to Bundaberg\, Queensland as part of the VegNET program being delivered by Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers. \nVegPRO is a strategic levy investment project under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund that is delivering targeted\, tailored training for Australian vegetable growers. In this course\, industry members who deal with people on a day-to-day basis (whether it be with customers\, staff\, transport and logistics companies or anyone else) can learn a wide range of useful skills\, including: \n\nincreased confidence and effective communication;\nmanaging emotional and difficult conversations;\ncontrolling and influencing conversation to get better pricing outcomes;\npreparing effectively to combat pushes from buyers; and\nidentifying other people’s tactics and having a strategy for responses.\n\nDates: 14-15 March 2018\nLocation: Fairymead House\, Thornhill St\, Bundaberg QLD \nThis workshop is a valuable initiative that has previously been delivered in other growing regions\, including Gatton in Queensland and at the South Australian Produce Market. BFVG Vegetable Industry Development Officer Michelle Haase has written a great blog post on the workshop and what it can offer growers\, including testimonials from growers who learned from the course and have negotiated better price outcomes thanks to the skills they picked up. \nTo register for this free workshop or to see more information\, click here. If you’re interested\, you can also contact Sophie Lapsley from RMCG at sophiel@rmcg.com.au or on 0426 200 996. \nFor more information on the VegPRO project and how growers are shaping its training opportunities\, listen to the latest edition of the InfoVeg Radio podcast. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/negotiations-influencing-course-bundaberg/
LOCATION:Fairymead House\, Thornhill Street\, Bundaberg North\, QLD\, 4670\, Australia
CATEGORIES:QLD,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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SUMMARY:Hort Code webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct applies to you? How do you make sure your business is compliant? \nIf you are a grower who sells produce you need to understand the Code and your obligations under the Code. VegPRO\, the vegetable industry’s own national training program\, is working with the VegNET program to deliver a free webinar for vegetable growers covering: \n\nAn overview of the Horticulture Code of Conduct\nAreas of the Code relevant to vegetable growers\nThe obligations of growers and traders under the Code\nFines under the Code\nRecord-keeping requirements and Horticulture Produce Agreements\n\nThis webinar will be presented by Jill Briggs and Jacqueline Sutherland from Horticulture Code Consultants\, and is free for vegetable industry members as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. To register for this webinar\, click here. \nIf you have any questions\, get in touch with Carl Larsen at carll@rmcg.com.au\, Jill Briggs at jill@horticulturecodeconsultants.com.au or Jacqueline Sutherland at jacqueline@horticulturecodeconsultants.com.au.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-code-webinar/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T100000
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SUMMARY:Hort Code workshop (Lindenow)
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct applies to you? How do you make sure your business is compliant? \nIf you are a grower who sells produce you need to understand the Code and your obligations under the Code. VegPRO\, the vegetable industry’s own national training program\, is coordinating free workshops in the Northern Territory and Victoria to help Australian vegetable growers understand how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct will affect their businesses. \nThese workshops will cover key information growers need to ensure they are conducting their business in compliance with the new Code\, including: \n\nAn overview of the Code\nThe types of trading arrangements covered by the Code\nUnderstanding the paperwork and record keeping required under the Code\nAnd a chance to ask questions.\n\nThese sessions will be presented by Jill Briggs and Jacqueline Sutherland from Horticulture Code Consultants\, and are free for vegetable industry members as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-code-workshop-lindenow/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T133000
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CREATED:20180319T053144Z
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SUMMARY:Biosecurity webinar
DESCRIPTION:Plant biosecurity is a series of measures that aid in protecting production areas from harmful insects\, weeds\, and various plant diseases. On-farm biosecurity best practices play a pivotal role in maintaining Australia’s reputation of producing high quality products. \nTo help you better understand on-farm biosecurity and how to implement practices on your farms that can protect you from damaging incursions\, the levy-funded VegNET program is hosting a free webinar with industry experts for vegetable growers. \nThis webinar will feature Dr Jessica Lye (AUSVEG)\, Greg Owens (NT Farmers) and growers speaking about what you should do to protect your farm through good hygiene and biosecurity management. \nTo register for this webinar\, click here. \nGrowers interested in learning more about biosecurity can also watch a VegNET video about cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in the Northern Territory and the biosecurity lessons learnt from the response to this virus. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about projects currently being delivered to support the Australian vegetable industry’s biosecurity\, visit the biosecurity and crop protection section of our website. \n 
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/biosecurity-webinar/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:ACT,VIC,NSW,QLD,NT,WA,TAS,SA,VegNET
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SUMMARY:Hort Code workshop (Maffra)
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct applies to you? How do you make sure your business is compliant? \nIf you are a grower who sells produce you need to understand the Code and your obligations under the Code. VegPRO\, the vegetable industry’s own national training program\, is coordinating free workshops in the Northern Territory and Victoria to help Australian vegetable growers understand how the new Horticulture Code of Conduct will affect their businesses. \nThese workshops will cover key information growers need to ensure they are conducting their business in compliance with the new Code\, including: \n\nAn overview of the Code\nThe types of trading arrangements covered by the Code\nUnderstanding the paperwork and record keeping required under the Code\nAnd a chance to ask questions.\n\nThese sessions will be presented by Jill Briggs and Jacqueline Sutherland from Horticulture Code Consultants\, and are free for vegetable industry members as part of a strategic levy investment under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \nFor more information\, see the event website.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/hort-code-workshop-maffra/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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SUMMARY:Chemical handling workshop (Devonport)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO’s face-to-face courses are designed for the vegetable industry to raise awareness of the potential hazards and risks of chemicals and how to apply them safely. \nThis course includes safe chemical handling\, storage and transport as well as safe application of chemicals using correct personal protective equipment and understanding chemical labels. This course includes ACCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals and ACHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals. \nFor more information\, see the EventBrite page.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/chemical-handling-workshop-devonport/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:TAS,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20180328T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20180329T163000
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SUMMARY:Chemical handling workshop (Bishopbourne)
DESCRIPTION:VegPRO’s face-to-face courses are designed for the vegetable industry to raise awareness of the potential hazards and risks of chemicals and how to apply them safely. \nThis course includes safe chemical handling\, storage and transport as well as safe application of chemicals using correct personal protective equipment and understanding chemical labels. This course includes ACCHM303 Prepare and Apply Chemicals and ACHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals. \nFor more information\, see the EventBrite page.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/chemical-handling-workshop-bishopbourne/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:TAS,VegNET
ORGANIZER;CN="VegPRO":MAILTO:sophiel@rmcg.com.au
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SUMMARY:Food extrusion and leafminer workshop (Tyabb)
DESCRIPTION:re you interested in how to turn vegetable waste into nutrient-dense\, value-added products that can help supplement your business’s profitability\, or how to protect against the vegetable leafminer? \nAs part of the levy-funded VegNET program being delivered in northern\, western and south-eastern Victoria\, a workshop is being held by AUSVEG\, CSIRO and RMCG to show growers the latest in food extrusion technology and walk industry members through a mock surveillance exercise designed to prepare for the arrival of vegetable leafminer. \nThe workshop will include: \n\nAn introduction to the vegetable leafminer\, where it is found\, the damage it causes and how to protect against it\, with a mock surveillance exercise (Dr Jessica Lye\, AUSVEG)\nAn extrusion demonstration of broccoli and carrot\, where participants will see\, touch and taste crops that have been turned into snack products and discuss opportunities for value added products within their businesses (Dr Danyang Ying\, CSIRO)\n\nA flyer for this workshop has been produced if you know anyone in your networks who would be interested in attending. \nFor more information about the partnership program for control\, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer in Australia\, take a look at the project page on the Plant Health Australia website. \nThe VegNET program and CSIRO food extrusion technology for the vegetable industry are both strategic levy investments under the Hort Innovation Vegetable Fund. \n\n\n\nThe strategic levy investment project RD&E program for control\, eradication and preparedness for vegetable leafminer (MT16004) is a part of the Hort Innovation Vegetable and Nursery Funds. This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the vegetable and nursery research and development levies and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned\, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
URL:https://ausveg.com.au/event/food-extrusion-leafminer-workshop-tyabb/
LOCATION:Taranto Farms\, 57 The Crescent\, Tyabb\, VIC\, 3913\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC,VegNET
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