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AGCO Foundation Partners with the University of Sydney to Boost Resilience in Rural Communities

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  • The AGCO Foundation has announced a AU$150,000 partnership with the University of Sydney Business School to expand its Remote and Rural Enterprise (RARE) program.
  • A new agriculture stream will be added to the RARE initiative to strengthen economic resilience in rural Australian communities.
  • The program targets challenges faced by small agricultural enterprises, including geographic isolation, climate change, & limited employment diversification.
  • Between 50 & 70 students will annually participate in community-based action research alongside local entrepreneurs & Indigenous-led enterprises.
  • Interventions will focus on social enterprise development, agricultural tourism, & sustainability projects.
  • The collaboration will utilize the University's rural campuses in Camden & Narrabri to deepen impact.
  • Over the two-year partnership, three agricultural enterprises will receive tailored strategic support, mentoring, & early-stage funding.
  • AGCO Foundation stakeholders will engage through guest lectures, mentorship, panel discussions, & community events.
  • The initiative aims to foster intergenerational knowledge exchange & co-develop innovations for sustainable transformation.