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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Getting your finances right, panel session with Alison Larard, Andrew Cox and Sam Spina

August 11, 2025 • Season 101 • Episode 7

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Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville.

This panel brought together:
Andrew Cox – Generational Wealth Partners (Investing 101)
Sam Spina – QRIDA (Loans & grants for producers)
Alison Larard – Rural Financial Counselling Service (Tips & tricks for the next generation)

Together they shared practical, no-nonsense advice on building strong financial foundations, seizing opportunities, and navigating challenges in agriculture.

Whether you’re starting out or looking to level up your business, this session is full of valuable takeaways.

Recording Credit:
This episode was captured by Robbie Bolton from Dryland Co.
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