Discover practical pathways to farm ownership, equity partnerships, and long-term wealth creation.
Course overview
Are you a young manager, shepherd, or up-and coming farmer looking to take the next step in your farming career?
Shepherd to Shareholder is a practical small group programme for those who want to grow their careers, build equity and wealth, and map a pathway towards farm management, business ownership or investment beyond farming.
Delivered through 7 workshops, it combines industry expertise, real farmer stories and hands-on learning to strengthen profitability, productivity, sustainability and long-term business success, while connecting participants with like-minded farmers and mentors who have made the transition from employee to owner.
Planned workshops
- What Does Success Look Like?
- Building Equity and Personal Wealth
- Understanding the Business of Farming
- Farm Ownership Pathways
- Getting the Best Out of Your Farm Team
- Technology and AI Fundamentals
- Governance and Succession
- Selling the Product: Presenting Your Business Case
Course outcomes
Participants will have:
- Clarity on your future goals and what success looks like.
- A practical roadmap for personal, financial, and farming progress.
- Skills to build equity, grow wealth, and strengthen farm business confidence.
- Insight into ownership, equity partnerships, and succession pathways.
- Leadership tools to get the best from your farm team.
- Understanding AI, governance, and decision making in modern farming.
- Confidence presenting opportunities, with industry connections and mentoring.
Who should apply?
This Focus Group is suited to farmers who:
- Work on a sheep, beef or grazing property.
- Want to understand the business side of farming.
- Are keen to learn and share ideas.
- Can commit to attending the workshops.
Register your interest
Contact Christine Christensen, Extension Manager Western North Island - [email protected] or 027 479 9237