Workshop Topics

Each PENNZ group will take part in four facilitated workshops over a 12-month period from June to June. These full-day, in-person sessions are designed to build trust, encourage open discussion, and give producers the tools to scale up native plant production in a way that works for their nursery.

Topics are grounded in producer priorities, delivered by experienced advisers, and adapted to the needs of each group. Sessions will be practical, interactive and supported with resources and follow-up from the PENNZ team.

Themes

Business growth
Financial planning, benchmarking, pricing, profitability

Productivity and efficiency
Lean production techniques, nursery layout, automation and process design

Plant health and production
Pest and disease management, irrigation, nutrition and species selection

Industry-selected topic
Tailored to each group based on participant needs and emerging industry challenges

PENNZ offers a unique opportunity to trial new methods, learn from peers, and get input from some of the best business and technical minds in the plant production sector.