Two workshops were organised by The Cotton Info Team to address a number of grower requests for human resource information and managing staff. Vanguard Consulting's Mark Gardner , with a depth of knowledge and experience working with agricultural businesses on strategic planning, business management and people management was engaged. Mark has been engaged as a regular trainer for the Dairy Australia HR Diploma and has a wide range of experience across agricultural industries. Meetings were held at Maules Creek and Burren Junction.

The aim of the workshops were threefold:

1.Increase capacity of growers to attract and retain staff.

2.Understanding of the legal requirements of managing staff.

3.Progress through the myBMP HR module.