Good Growers Network
Growth | Learning | Collaboration
A continuous improvement community for QLD plant producers
It's not training, it's not networking – it’s a movement.
The Good Growers Network is a Greenlife Industry trademarked continuous improvement initiative, delivered under part of the Farm Business Resilience Program. This program is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaptation Program.
For the first time, this intake also welcomes allied horticulture businesses to join the journey, sharing in the knowledge, support, and inspiration that comes from moving forward as a community.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
🌱 Tailored Training – relevant, practical, and designed for horticulture
🌱 Ongoing Support – so you can confidently put ideas into action
🌱 Peer Collaboration – learn, share, and grow alongside others
🌱 Check-In Meetings – keeping you focused and accountable
🌱 Tools & Resources – proven strategies to drive growth
🌱 Celebrations of Success – be recognised at the Good Growers accreditation
Program Delivery
Finance and Business Planning
Face-to-Face session – 26th and 27th August 2026. Samford Community Hub
Samford Parklands, 2204 Mount Samson Rd, Samford Valley Queensland 4520
Accountability/Check in sessions will be conducted on the first Tuesday of every month 4:30-5:30pm. These should be considered compulsory.
TRAINING SESSIONS
SESSION 1: Human Resources (17 September 2026)
Effective Team Leadership and Communication in a Nursery Environment
SESSION 2: Marketing (27 October 2026)
Effective Branding.
SESSION 3: Workplace Health & Safety (19 November 2026)
Creating a Safety-First Culture: Incident Reporting and Risk Management (special guest Safety Culture)
SESSION 4: Climate, Water & Energy Efficiency (November*)
Reducing Energy Costs – Save money with sustainable power and climate control strategies for nurseries.
SESSION 5: Finance (December*)
Understanding Production Costs: Pricing Your Plants for Profit
More sessions to be announced for 2027.
Do as many courses as you want, all training recorded and accessible to all participants for the life of the program. 4 required to qualify as a ‘Good Grower’ along with a submitted case study around how you have improved your business over the 12 months. To be recognised at the Green Expo Dinner each year.
*May be subject to change
Imagine being the grower who inspires others – not only by building a stronger business but by sharing your story at the 'Good Growers' presentation.
“The FRBP gave me the confidence to take charge of my business future and gave me the clear process on how I was going to get there.” – Past Participant
“The Good Growers program has provided the structure, motivation, and accountability to turn ideas into meaningful action” – Current participant / Retail Nursery
“Having the support and being able to relate to others in similar circumstances has been fantastic. I am more confident in myself and my knowledge than I have ever been” – Current participant / Production Nursery
Pricing – Early Bird Specials
Nurseries
$498 (Monthly payments available)
Allied
$988 (Monthly payments available)
Q: Who can apply?
A: Nursery owners, managers, and allied horticulture businesses are all welcome. You can also have multiple owners/key personnel at all trainings including the face-to-face events.
Do I need to be a GIQ member?
Not at all, everyone in horticulture is welcome into the Good Growers Network.
Q: What’s the time commitment?
A: The program is designed to fit alongside your business. Training sessions, check-ins, and events are spread throughout the year for maximum impact without overwhelming your schedule. Outside of the face-to-face mandatory training, all other check-ins and webinars are from 4:30pm onwards to reduce the impact to your working day.
Q: Why should I join now?
A: You’ll secure early bird savings, guaranteed access to the first intake, and start your journey with a group of motivated growers just like you.
Q: What if I’ve done training before?
A: FRBP goes beyond training. It’s about collaboration, accountability, and long-term resilience – helping you embed change and build momentum.
Q. Do I have to do a self-assessment to apply?
Yes. As part of our requirements to run the program, we need a certain amount of self assessments to qualify for funding.
Q. Why is the business planning complusory?
This will help you stay accountable during the program and know if you have progressed with positive, resilient change. This is also part of our tracking for the program.
Q. Do I have to attend all the events, checkins and training?
The only mandatory training is the initial business plan, without that you cannot progress and will be refunded your fee. To qualify as a ‘Good Grower’ you will need to attend as many check-ins as possible and at least 4 sets of training during the 12-month period.
What is a 'Good Grower' and why do I want this award?
The ‘Good Grower’ certificate will be issued to anyone who completes enough of the program to qualify, who initiated positive change and improves their business resilience over the 12-month period. They will be celebrated in Leaflet magazine and recognised during Greenscapes _ Green Expo each year. ‘Good Growers’ will be encouraged to speak and mentor future participants of the program as well as collaborate with GIQ on improvements to the program moving forward.
Can I do a payment plan
Yes, we are more than happy to help facilitate a payment plan for you. Just reach out to us via info@greenlifeindustryqld.org.au after you have filled out your self-assessment and let us know the best format of payment for you.
Why are there difference prices
The funding for this program covers ‘Growers’ only, however, Greenlife Industry QLD are offering allied trades a place to be part of the program.
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