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A Step Ahead - Stories of Farming Life DVD


Change isn’t new to farming – a quick look around any farm machinery shed proves that. But the pace of change is quickening.

Sometimes change can feel like pressure, and sometimes things are uncertain – but change can bring about innovation, new technology and also new opportunities.

Today our best farm businesses are sophisticated, productive and profitable enterprises willing to explore new ideas and adopt new practices.

This DVD tells the stories of Victorian farming families committed to their industry, who have tackled the current challenges and opportunities with optimism.

There are people and resources available to help farm businesses.


Obtain your free copy of the DVD

The DVD is available from the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

Funded by the Victorian Goverment and produced by the Department of Primary Industries.
A Step Ahead DVD Cover


Video TranscriptView an introduction to the DVD

A complete transcript of the audio of the DVD is available here:
A Step Ahead DVD Transcript (PDF 104KB).

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Adobe Acrobat (external link).

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Fact Sheets

To learn more about some of the issues raised in this DVD fact sheets are available below for your reference.

Decisons and Advice (PDF 145KB)
Working Off-Farm (PDF 185KB)
Farm Succession Planning (PDF 99KB)
Options for Farm Business Models (PDF 133KB)


For further information contact:
  • Department of Primary Industries 136 186
  • Lifeline 131 114
  • Rural Financial Counsellors 136 186
  • Centrelink Assistance Line 132 316
  • Rural Skills Connect 136 186

    Other sources of information or assistance include your local council, industry organisation, agricultural consultant, community health centre, accountant, financial planner or bank.








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