1. make informed decisions that will enhance the region’s profitability
Eyre Peninsula Agricultural Research Foundation
An independent advisory organisation providing support for agriculture research on Eyre Peninsula
The role of the Board is to consult with and represent the opinions of the farming community and
make informed decisions that will enhance the region’s profitability

2. Our Community Organisations
EYRE PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
VOLUNTEER RELIANCE
Our Community Organisations
RELY on Volunteers!
What are we doing?
Trying to build capacity and strengthen resilience within the community by encouraging younger community members to take on leadership roles
How?
Supported the Leadership Development program and Future Leaders for Farming Communities project
Why?
Identified the need to build a network of emerging leaders

3. The aim was to increase the effectiveness and knowledge of leadership:
EYRE PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The aim was to increase the effectiveness and knowledge of leadership:
Learn what is valued in communities
Increase leadership skills
Work effectively in a team environment
Create networks
Learn how groups work, including governance and
Be inspired to see the value of committing to the future

4. EPARF Board committee member Accepting leading roles in local clubs
EYRE PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Developed a program that would engage young farmers and provide them with the skills they require to grow farming and community involvement in the region
Workshops included using community leaders from across the region to talk about their experiences - This was a powerful way of providing practical information and advice to participants
Participant Outcomes
EPARF Board committee member
Accepting leading roles in local clubs
Gaining confidence and commitment towards volunteering in being involved in their local communities