AgRi-Silience Testimonials & Success Stories
AgRi-Silience Testimonal - Nic and Kara Hawthorne
"Running a fourth-generation family farm comes with unique challenges. That’s why we joined the AgRi-Silience Program. It helped us build resilience through business planning, personal development, and networking with other farming families.”
“We created our own Resilience Roadmap, enabling us to move forward with a growth mindset and sustainable goals.”
AgRi-Silience Testimonial - Ellen and Lynton Arney
“We started farming in one of the toughest droughts on record — but we didn’t let that stop us. Joining the AgRi-Silience Program helped us build a farm business with strong financial management, clear business goals, and an adaptable growth strategy.”
“Since completing the program, we’ve expanded our operations with new infrastructure, equipment, and even launched a new coaching business!”
AgRi-Silience Testimonial - Tom and Rhiannon Michael
"Starting a farm in the middle of a drought taught us resilience the hard way. But through the AgRi-Silience Program, we learned how to set business goals, improve financial management, and build a long-term strategy for our farm’s success.”
“Since completing the program, we’ve invested in key infrastructure, expanded our farm operations, and even launched a coaching business focused on personal development and growth.”
AgRi-Silience Testimonials - Facilitators for AgRi-Silience
"AgRi-Silience helps farm businesses take a clear look at their current position and plan for the future with confidence. Through the program, participants receive expert strategic advice tailored to their needs - covering areas such as succession planning, leasing versus share farming, livestock nutrition, and people management."
"It’s also about connection. Participants benefit from peer-to-peer learning, sharing real stories and practical strategies that work on their farms, creating a supportive network of like-minded producers."