What does it actually take to go from working on the farm … to owning part of or all of one? Shepherd to Shareholder is a practical evening designed for young people working in farming who want to take the next step toward ownership and leadership.
This will be a relaxed evening of practical learning and great conversation with like-minded people who are serious about building a future in farming. By 2035, more than half of New Zealand’s 17,000 farmers will be over the age of 65. With $150 billion in farming assets set to change hands, it’s never been more important to equip the next generation with the tools to confidently step into ownership and leadership roles. They say the first $100,000 is the hardest but with the right strategy, structure, and discipline, you can set yourself up for long-term success.
Speaker panel
Together they’ll share honest insights about what it really takes to move from working in farming to building ownership within it.
- Ashley Burdon – McIntyre Dick
- Keely & Henry Buckingham – Farming at Tokanui
- Matt Tayler – Lorne Peak Station
What you’ll hear
- What was the first piece of equity you built, and how
- What was the smartest financial decision you made early on?
- What challenged your thinking the most?
- Which relationships were most important starting out?
- If you could save someone five years of frustration, what would you tell them?
Supper will be provided.
Registration
Registration essential – limited to just 30 places.