Gra$$ to Dollars
Gra$$ to Dollars is an MLA supported program for graziers. It is a great all-round grazing course, bringing the best science and practice to livestock managers in a convenient, on-farm setting.
Gra$$ to Dollars is suited to farm owners and farm workers looking to upskill or refresh their skills and knowledge. The course is also a great way to get to know local producers, learn about their operation, and swap ideas.
David Brown Consulting is currently taking expressions of interest - be in touch to form a group in your region or for your grazing company.
Call David on 0455 967 323
Program content
'Gra$$ to Dollars' covers:
Livestock production on pasture - fundamentals
Pasture production
Grazing management
Feed budgeting
Production targets, tools, and resources
Optional one-on-one session on your farm
The program also provides comprehensive course notes for you to keep and refer to after the course.
Cost
$1300 per participant (excludes GST; includes the 30% MLA subsidy)
Group size & location
8-15 participants are needed per group.
A group can run wherever there's sufficient interest, so please be in touch!
Time commitment
Gra$$ to Dollars runs for ~12 months over 6 x half-day sessions on farm.
Note - similarities to ProGraze
'Gra$$ to Dollars' is an updated version of the longstanding and successful DPI program 'ProGraze'. There are plenty of new elements to 'Gra$$ to Dollars', but also some overlap with ProGraze. If you have recently completed ProGraze then best wait until you want a refresher before you enroll in 'Gra$$ to Dollars'.