Next Gen Breakthough Program
Next Gen Breakthrough is a 3-year program developed to foster the next generation of farm managers.
Managing a farm is a complex business. Therefore having the right skills is pivotal to the overall success of the business. If you're looking to gain the valuable skills and knowledge required to run a modern farming business, then the Next Gen Breakthrough program is for you.
Next Gen Breakthrough is a three-year program designed to assist and support the development of the next generation of farm managers. Learn through interactive workshops focusing on financial, business and people management skills with practical tips, tricks and tools to gain confidence in decision-making on the farm. As a participant in this program, you will learn from fellow producers and their mentors about how they have made a positive impact on their farm businesses and ensure they continue their families' legacy into the future.
Program overview
This program is ideally suited to next-generation farm managers starting their business management journey, working through management succession and wanting to improve their management skills. We strongly encourage you to attend with multiple members of your business, another ‘next-gen’ such as a sibling, colleague or partner.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Two 2-day workshops per year for 3 years plus webinars between workshops
• Coaching and support from experienced Pinion Advisory consultants
• Sessions and content focused on application to YOUR business, not case studies
• Mentors, chosen by participants, engaged in the process, attend one workshop per year
• Networking with like-minded business managers, farmer guest speakers and farm tours
OVERVIEW OF TOPICS COVERED
• Strategic planning to guide your business into the future
• Succession planning, including discussions on succession principles, family remuneration, and management succession
• Farm financial knowledge, including benchmarking and budgeting
• Developing a family corporation that is accountable, profitable and effective
• Self-development, including time management, personality understanding, leadership, communication and relationships
• Developing business cases to pitch your investment ideas and opportunities
• Technical tutorials on commodity risk management, leasing and share farming, human resources and critical thinking
INVESTMENT
• $4,400 per participant/year GST inc
• Additional next-gen participants from the same business $1,100/year GST inc
• Mentors attend free of charge
***Early bird special***
Register before 31 December 2025 to lock in 2025 pricing as above.
A 10% price rise will be applied from 1 January 2026.
UPCOMING PROGRAM DATES
Next group starts 30 and 31 March 2026 in Clare, SA
Hear what past participants have said
Definitely worth it you learn a lot of different and interesting things about farming that you don’t think of day to day - Henry Collins, Yorketown SA
Just do it, gets conversation started and gets your financial knowledge started - Zac Stacey, Strathalbyn SA
It’s very good and you can learn to succeed and thrive in the farming business and helps retire the old gen - Ashton Stacey, Strathalbyn SA
Highly recommend - Ryan Bruce, Kadina SA
Very worthwhile program and a must for any young farmer managers looking to develop their skills - Angus Combe, Crystal Brook SA
Go for it and jump right in, starting late is better than not starting a program like this at all. Working with peers in a similar position is rewarding, but hearing the differences in businesses and families can provide a chance to hear and try different ideas - Matthew Cadd, Moonta SA
Pin your ears back and get into it … goodluck - Will Bray, Jamestown SA
Get involved with an open mind, it will help you take the next step in your business. You’ve got nothing to lose - Henry Moore, Caltowie SA
Just have a go never know what gonna take out of it but can only improve the business - Cooper Pfitzner, Eudunda SA
Join even if the mentors are reluctant, it opens everyone’s eyes to what is possible in family farms - Luke Michalanney, Marrabel SA
Do it! It is worth every cent. Also include partners if you have one - Misty Montgomery, Streaky Bay SA
It gets open conversations going about the future where the farm is heading and you get to connect with other farmers in similar situations - Scott Combe, Laura SA
Best way to go to kickstart succession transition for both generations. Getting the ball rolling - Kael Harkness, Tintinara SA
A great tool to increase your growth in becoming better equipped as a developing business manager - Caleb McPharlin, Balaklava SA
Definitely worth your time, so many valuable skills learned - Scott Montgomerie, Streaky Bay SA
Do it!!! - Rachel Harkness, Tintinara SA
I would say to join the program - Adam Combe, Laura SA
If you want to see your business fast tracked by the next generation of farmers and get a better understanding of what happens in your business and not just be a seat buzzer. This course will point you in the right direction - Jason McPharlin, Balaklava SA
You will not regret it, everything you learn will add value to the business and the people within it. Pinion put together an amazing workshop and we enjoyed both the social and educational parts - Jess Bennett, Tumby Bay SA
A great course that explores many aspects of farm business and the people within. If you’re seeking answers about how to improve your business, then it’s for you - Alex Piip, Tumby Bay SA
Are you ready to gain the skills to run your family farm?
Do you have a question? Check out our FAQ's.
Program deliverers
As we work with the Next Gen cohort and their mentors, we get to be part of changes that will impact the future of their farm and family. We feel privileged to support and guide families and businesses through this period. We witness small but invaluable changes such as:
- Stronger relationships and enhanced communication,
- Clarity around the future direction of the farm and their role in it,
- Development of management skills and decision-making tools, and
- Personal confidence and leadership skills to work effectively in their business.
People & Succession Team Leader
Carlyn is one part of the Next Gen delivery team. Her role plays to her strengths of people development, leadership, facilitating discussions about the future and communication. Underpinning Next Gen is clarity and relationships; Carlyn aims to ensure all attendees benefit in these areas.
As well as seeing young people grow, Carlyn enjoys seeing the pride mentors feel towards their children / next-gen during the three-year program. Mentors thrive in their roles and enjoy sharing knowledge and creating a shared plan for the future. Carlyn aims to ensure the program is high-value and strives to improve and grow it.
Agribusiness Consultant
Royce is a passionate deliverer in the Next Gen program, specialising in financial analysis and strategic planning for farmers. Royce focuses on enhancing profitability and uncovering growth opportunities while empowering participants to develop new skills and tackle challenges over the three-year program.
Royce believes in the importance of building connections among farmers and organises networking events that promote collaboration and support within the community.
Hear what other farmers have to say
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