L.GOA.0002 - Queensland Goat Producers Inc - Building a commercial goat producers’ representative community
The Queensland Goat Producers Inc group developed a strategic plan, membership database, and hosted workshops across Queensland in 2023.
| Project start date: | 01 June 2023 |
| Project end date: | 30 June 2024 |
| Publication date: | 20 May 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Goat |
| Relevant regions: | Queensland |
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Summary
This project supported the formation and initial activities of the Queensland Goat Producers Inc group, based at Emerald. The funds utilised from this project went towards the group developing a formal constitution, membership database and hosting a series of workshops across Queensland in 2023. The project actively supported the enhancement of capability and capacity in the region and further supported interaction between regional goat producers.
This project delivered the priority established QLD Goat Producers to establish a producer driven, communication and extension group; which was discussed at the pilot of the ‘Goat Bred Well Fed Well’ workshop held at Kuttabul, North Queensland, in December 2019, and then again post covid at the Springsure Meat & Dairy Goat Show held in May 2022.
Objectives
The objectives of the projects were to:
1. Conduct at least two regional workshops for goat producers targeting a minimum of 50 producer attendees per workshop.
2. Complete a minimum of one Goats On The Move case study featuring:
a. the Queensland Goat Producers Inc leadership and membership
b. key focus areas
c. key activities undertaken as part of the grant.
3. Establish a group website e.g., www.QGoat.com.au.
4. Submit a final report to MLA presenting on the use of funds, activities undertaken, stakeholders engaged, membership expansion and key group focus areas going forward.
5. Present to the GIRDAC Committee on project activities and outcomes.
Key findings
Currently, the group holds 167 active paid memberships, collectively representing over 96,000 farmed breeding stock in the Queensland region. The membership encompasses all types and breeds of goats.
More information
| Project manager: | Aleena Joy |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Queensland Goat Producers Inc |
