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CBH representatives attended the 25th Silver Anniversary of the Australian Grains Industry Conference (AGIC) in Melbourne last week, themed "Every Grain has a Silver Lining.”  Hosted by Grain Trade Australia and the Australian Oilseeds Federation, the conference provided valuable networking opportunities and insights into a diverse range of topics including grain market drivers, supply chain issues, and food security.  AGIC plays an important role in promoting the Australian grain industry and provides the opportunity for delegates from around the globe to connect to discuss key issues.

Last Friday night we had the privilege of hosting a special Volunteer Sundowner and bringing our volunteers together to celebrate 60 fantastic years of Dowerin Machinery Field Days. It was also an honour to cut the ribbon and officially open the new hockey shed. This much-wanted facility is a welcome addition to our community, adding vibrancy to the area and supporting broader community wellbeing initiatives, which are vitally important in regional communities. Built by the leading steel frame construction company AUSPAN GROUP, the new hockey shed was made possible through the generous funding of the Dowerin Machinery Field Days, the support of our sponsor AUSPAN GROUP, and grants from the Shire of Dowerin and CBH Group. Additionally, the Hockey Club raised their contribution to the project through years of volunteering for the Field Days, and we are grateful to local heroes like Holberton Earthmoving and Harris Electrical Servicing for gifting their time. This hockey shed stands as a testament to the power of teamwork and collaboration, reminding us that we are all part of Team Wheatbelt. We’re excited about the positive impact this infrastructure will have on our community, both now and in the future. This isn’t just about a building—it’s about how the Field Days can create greater opportunities for WA's agricultural sector and the amazing people behind it. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

CBH Group CEO Ben Macnamara and COO Mick Daw were invited to visit CRRC Meishan in Meishan, China last week to inspect the first prototype grain hopper wagons being manufactured for the co-operative. CRRC Meishan Chairman of the Board Mr Hu Haibin welcomed CBH representatives for an unveiling of the wagons and took CBH representatives for a tour of the production facilities and workshops. CRRC Meishan is a leader in the development and manufacture of rail freight equipment and has exported more than 10,000 railway freight cars to more than 50 countries since 1989. Rail is an important part of CBH’s supply chain and CRRC Meishan is delivering 650 new grain hopper wagons to help us expand our rail fleet, enabling us to be able to move more grain tonnes to our customers when they need it. Thank you to the team at CRRC Meishan for hosting CBH and showcasing the state-of-art facilities, skills and expertise of your company.

Are you a WA grower interested in understanding CBH’s governance or considering becoming a CBH Member Director? Look no further! In collaboration with the Australian Institute of Company Directors, we’re hosting a free 2-hour session that covers essential topics related to directorship and corporate governance. Date: Monday, 5 August 2024 | Time: 2:00 PM | Location: Perth Agenda: - Duties and Responsibilities of Directors: Gain insights into the crucial roles and obligations of directors within CBH. - Role and Function of the Board: Understand the board’s purpose and its impact on CBH’s success. - Corporate Governance Practices: Explore best practices in corporate governance and their application at CBH. - Qualities of Effective Member Directors: Learn about the attributes that make a successful Member Director. - CBH’s Member Director Election Process: Get an overview of the election process and how you can participate. Networking opportunity: After the briefing, join us for a sundowner where you can engage with members of the CBH Board and Executive team. Ask questions, share insights, and connect with fellow growers. Registration: Places are limited so secure your spot by registering before 29 July 2024: - Fill in the registration form in the link below, - Or call the Grower Service Centre at 1800 199 083. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding of CBH governance and explore the path to becoming a Member Director. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿👥 Registration form link here: https://lnkd.in/gABBzrTk

Happy International Day of Co-operatives! Co-ops play a vital role in regional communities – providing economic and social benefits for members and broader community. CBH is proud to be a co-op. Sustainably creating and returning value to WA grain growers is the core essence of our business. #CoopsDay

2025 CBH Growing Leaders Scholarship applications now open!    Apply for one of two CBH funded scholarships to complete Leadership WA’s renowned 10-month Signature Leaders program where you will have the opportunity to explore leadership in the context of current and future issues and opportunities specific to WA.     This scholarship forms part of CBH’s Regional Capacity Building Program which seeks to strengthen the capacity of people in grain growing regions.    Don’t miss this chance to represent the WA grain industry while learning alongside senior leaders from diverse industries. Follow the link below for more information. Applications close 9 September 2024.   

Congratulations to the four new members of CBH’s Growers’ Advisory Council (GAC), whose four-year term starts on Monday 1 July. 🌟 Shaun Kalajzic of Cadoux (District 2) 🌟 Jo Ashworth of Goodlands (District 1) 🌟 Kylie Tremlett of Carnamah (District 1) 🌟 Blair Humphry of Walebing (District 2) The GAC is an integral part of CBH, consisting of 16 Western Australian grain growers who provide a vital link between growers and their co-op. “I’m looking forward to learning more about CBH, sharing knowledge with other growers and contributing to a strong Western Australian ag industry into the future.” - Jo "I’m really looking forward to the next four years of networking and representing growers from a younger farmer point of view and learning more about CBH and what goes on.” - Shaun “I’m really looking forward to listening, giving back and helping the progress of CBH during my time on the GAC.”  - Kylie Welcome Shaun, Jo, Kylie and Blair!

🌾 Grains Australia Wheat Council members met in Perth this week and tied in a visit to CBH Group’s Kwinana Grain Terminal which has a total storage capacity of 1,001,942 tonnes! Thanks CBH Group for the tour. 🌾 The role of the Wheat Council is to provide strategic advice to Grains Australia on wheat industry matters including priorities and activities, strategic classification requirements, trade and market access issues relevant to wheat, and market insights and market education requirements. 🌾 More info on our Wheat Council ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xB4wPo 🌾 To make a submission to the Council click here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dmT0ao

Community is crucial.  2024 marks a decade of CBH’s Grass Roots Community Grants program, which was created to support the unique needs of WA growers’ local community.  During that time, the program has invested nearly $3 million, supporting 927 community events and projects across grain growing WA.  We believe every small-scale infrastructure project and community event show the passion of regional people. We all know that WA grain growing communities are made up of dedicated, caring and inspiring people who have an unwavering commitment to their communities.  As a co-op, we’re proud to be working together to strengthen regional communities for future generations.  10 years of Grass Roots Grants... that’s something to celebrate 🎊