Host Farm Incentive Program

LIVESTOCK BREEDING STUDENT TESTIMONIALS The Assessor was funny but also made it easy and fun to learn. Stress-free. Cooper Jennings, Yarranung Dairy, NSW. Paul is a fantastic trainer. He is calm, patient and very clear with his instructions. Paul was able to answer every question I had. Jonte Berryman, Netherwood Farm, Victoria. My experience was amazing. Paul was an awesome teacher and great with explanations. I have learnt a lot and would love to progress in this area. Paul was very helpful in advising me for further training. Sarah Collins, Yarranung Dairy, NSW. Absolutely excellent course, very well put together, useful practical information and now have the confidence to begin AI’ing our cows. Callum Stewart, Riversleigh Far, Cowwarr, Victoria. Very knowledgeable. Great person and people skills. I learnt a lot and everything was explained very well and simple to follow. The course was well set out and well run. Great trainer. Shannon Shepherdson, Yarranung Dairy, NSW. Great, encouraging, hands on trainer. Very thorough and checked gun placement when we were unsure. Hannah Campbell, Riversleigh Far, Cowwarr, Victoria. Great Assessor and great experience. Very helpful bloke and was easy to get along with. The booklet was easy to understand. Bailey Nelson, Hillgrove Dairy, NSW. Paul was exceptional. He was vey knowledgeable and taught the group a lot of valuable information. He had a good sense of humour which made it easy to complete the course. 100%. Meagan Faltum, Jindinook Farm, Dumbak, Victoria. Very informative, easy to understand and learn. Great course and lots of laughs. Tennille Round, Ken Kimbers Dairy, NSW. Course was great. Having such a small group of people was awesome for confidence and learning. Paul was great! Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. The structure of the course was perfect! Shaya Barwick, Cobden Farm, Cobden, Victoria. Great course, plenty of laughs and very informative. Amelia Whyman, Ken Kimbers Dairy, NSW. Good course, good to have 2 students, lots of cows. Paul was nice and calm explaining. Plenty of resources etc. Good manual, very happy to have done the course. Cornelis Zonneveld, Cobden Farm, Cobden, Victoria. Well run course, good trainer. Perfect amount of time to learn. Paul was well spoken and takes time to explain things if you are not quite sure. Alex Hutteroth, Ken Kimbers Dairy, NSW. Paul was very, very helpful. He was very clearly spoken and explained himself well. I think the assessment was clear and easy to understand. Jackson Mayze, Riversleigh Farm, Cowwarr, Victoria.

HELP US HELP YOUR INDUSTRY GROW & THRIVE!

Orion delivers various livestock improvement and breeding courses in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania. South Australia and Northern Territory.

Our courses are delivered on-farm, creating the best learning environment for students.

Orion has been successful in gaining Animal Ethics Approval in each of these states based on our training practices that ensure the safe handling of your livestock. In addition, Trainers delivering the course must meet minimum requirements in skills and experience in their field.

Students are supervised at all times and must follow strict Health and Safety procedures but we are also aware accidents can happen. Orion holds personal accident insurance covering all students who attend the course on your property.

Call us today for more information or to access a copy of our Student Accident Cover policy.

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A HOST FARM

Paul Kenny

Joining our Host Farm Incentive Program means you are willing to have Orion deliver a course on your farm and in return we will pay you for each student that attends the course.

Whether it is artificial insemination, pregnancy testing, semen collecting or other livestock breeding courses, Orion needs access to live animals and farming facilities throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania. South Australia and Northern Territory.

Depending on the course, you may be required to provide access to one or more of the following: • Yards and crush(s) in good condition • Artificial Insemination course – empty cows • Pregnancy testing course – pregnant cows • Semen collection and processing – bulls

Each course runs for up to three (3) days and may attract up to six (6) students attending each course.

Orion provides the equipment required for each course such as AI guns, training semen straws, etc.

HOST FARM INCENTIVE

There are two programs where a host farm is paid an incentive:

PROGRAM 1

A course is booked to be delivered on your farm for you and/or your team and there is room to accommodate one (1) or more external students. For each external student we add to your course, Orion will pay you $150.00 per student.

PROGRAM 2

You are willing to host regular courses at a time of year that suits your breeding practices. Orion will pay you $150.00 per student plus a $200.00 facility fee.

Prices per student and facilities fees are a per course amount no matter how long the duration of the course. Payment is based on students who attend only.

Express Your Interest in Becoming a Host Farm