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Co-operative Conversations: Episode 2

1 July 2020 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Part 1: interview – Mountain Milk Co-operative

Wednesday, 1 July 2020
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm AEST – Interview

This episode follows the story of the collapse and demutualisation of the Murray Goulburn Co-operative. What happened next involved a group of Victorian dairy farmers taking action to survive in an industry crowded out by big business. As a group, they were not only passionate about farming, but also creating value. They decided to form a co-op that was about more than a milk price – although this was important. They wanted to create a future for the community. Today, Mountain Milk Co-operative is proud to be one of Australia’s newest dairy businesses. Run by farming families, the co-operative has a strong commitment to the welfare of their animals and the environment. This is the story of how you can go from the edge of disaster to creating a business direction the next generations will be inspired to follow.

Join journalist Pete Lewis as he talks to Stuart Crosthwaite, Chairperson of Mountain Milk Co-operative about their co-operative farming journey.

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Part 2: roundtable – Why do some co-operatives succeed while others fail?

Wednesday, 1 July 2020
8.15 pm – 9 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion

Join journalist Pete Lewis and our farmer panel as they discuss and explore the conditions and events that impact the rise and fall of agricultural co-operatives.

Our expert discussion panel comprises of:

  • Stuart Crosthwaite, Chairperson – Mountain Milk
  • Sean Cole, Chief Executive officer – CCW Cooperative Ltd
  • Mark Kebbell, Executive Officer – Dairy Farmers Milk Co-Operative
  • Melina Morrison, Chief Executive officer  – BCCM

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Join Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.

Details

Date:
1 July 2020
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Website:
https://coopfarming.coop/episodes/

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BCCM’s Co-operative Farming Project
Phone:
1300 665 174
Email:
coopfarming@bccm.coop
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