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Thanks for Coming to our ‘What does your harvest spell?’ 2017 Seminar

In the last week of February and into early March this year’s seminar team hit the road to deliver the workshop ‘What does your 2017 harvest spell? A seminar that puts the pieces together.’

Visiting grain growers across the Eyre Peninsula and through the mid north of South Australia our industry experts using strategy of the day, empowered over 150 growers with the knowledge and tools to better help manage, protect and grow their ‘grain gains’.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our attendees we hope you gained some long-term value from your time spent in ‘off farm’ planning, we certainly appreciate the effort you made to be there.

A big thank you also, to all our hosts who supported our presenters and helped to ensure each event ran smoothly – there is nothing quite like a homemade scone!

A copy of the presentations and contact details for each of our experts can be found below.

If you would like to learn more about any of the information contained within these slides or to request a meeting, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

	Peter Hayes Principal Peter Hayes & Associates Peter Hayes is a Chartered Accountant specialising in rural sector tax and business succession and has been working with farmers for over 30 years. As part of this role he has facilitated tax grain marketing and farm succession workshops with a focus on tax, superannuation and wealth creation strategies for farmers.
	Travis Modra Financial Planner, Authorised Representative FinSec Partners Travis is a full time adviser specialising in personal superannuation and personal risk management for individuals and business. With over 10 years experience in financial services both in South Australia and interstate, Travis possesses the knowledge and experience required to understand the financial markets, not only their complexity and unpredictability but also the rewards that can be achieved by a patient and pragmatic approach to investing.
	Bill Moody Duncan Basheer Hannon Bill has been practising as a Solicitor in South Australia since 1976. His main area of expertise is in advising commercial clients and working closely with his clients’ accountants in relation to any commercial matters that arise. Bill assists Family Law clients by offering his expertise in relation to property settlements, business transactions and wills and estate planning.
	Andrew Gregor Strategy & Business Development Manager AWB/Cargill Since moving into the current role in late 2013, Andrew has helped the team develop the AWB business strategy and implement new products for its grower customers. Andrew has particular responsibility for Crop Insurance, Market Advisory Service, innovation and technology adoption within the business. Andrew joined Cargill via the takeover of AWB in 2011. Andrew was then the General Manager of GrainFlow, AWB’s Storage and Handling business. Andrew helped develop the business case for GrainFlow in 2001, select and build the 22 grain receival sites and was National Operations Manager before becoming the General Manager in 2008.
	Harvey Chenoweth Risk Specialist Achmea Australia Harvey Chenoweth originated from the mid north of South Australia, and has over 40 years administrative and finance experience gained from roles within regional South Australia locations including Snowtown, Clare, Victor Harbor, Strathalbyn, Mt Barker and Kadina. Apart from his rural experience, Harvey also has an Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management and has lectured in agribusiness management. Harvey is keen to assist farmers to manage their risk and protect their assets in an appropriate and economic manner.