MFMG Annual General Meeting 2025

MacKillop Farm Management Group

Annual General Meeting 2025

Register to attend the AGM on the 'Purchase Tickets' button above - MFMG members will need to login via the website to register to attend.

All welcome, but only Financial Primary and Secondary Primary Producer and Agribusiness members can vote at the AGM.

Interested in joining the Board or the Operations Committee?

Nominations now being accepted. Head to the Nomination Form. 

MFMG AGM 2025

WHEN:         Thursday 6 November, 2025

TIME:           6.30 -9.30pm 

LOCATION: 'Xmas Rocks' Barn Venue, Willalooka. 

COST:           $70.00, includes dinner and guest panel, limited drinks, then at own cost

Come along for a delicious meal, catch up with mates and hear about what MFMG has been up to in one of the newest and most unique venues in the Limestone Coast.

'Xmas Rocks' Barn is nestled on a small working farm in Willalooka. A purpose-built American style function space created by Willalooka locals Scott and Jess, the property is situated just minutes off the Riddoch Highway north of the Willalooka Tavern.  

Catering by Naracoorte's Tanya Ham, with a selection of beer, local wines and softdrinks at own cost.

We'll be welcoming guest speakers Pat Harrold, owner of Penola-based bulk haulage company Harrold Services, and Chris Matthews, long-time Naracoorte local and Portfolio Manager with MGA Insurance - with an interesting side hustle! Join us to hear more of two journeys in agriculture, the farming sector and what they're passionate about.  

All MFMG members and Sponsors are welcome. 

Financial Primary and Secondary Primary Producer and Agribusiness members all have one vote at the AGM.

If you can't make it to the AGM but would like to Vote, please complete the Proxy Voting Form. 

No one will be given a job.

Register to attend by Thursday 30 October 2025. 

Directions to Xmas Rocks Venue, Willalooka

The entrance to the barn is from McGrice Road, 400m from the Riddoch Highway. 

Directions from the South (from Padthaway):

Head North along the Riddoch Highway. Approx 5km past the Willalooka Tavern, turn RIGHT onto McGrice Road (dirt road). 

Xmas Rocks Venue gateway is 400m up the road on your left hand side. 

Directions from the North (from Keith):

Head South along the Riddoch Highway. You will pass Christmas Rocks Conservation park on your left, then approx 1km past the conservation park, turn LEFT onto McGrice Road (dirt road). 
Xmas Rocks Venue gateway is 400m up the road on your left hand side. 

With thanks to Westpac Agribusiness for their contribution to the evening.

We'll be welcoming our two Gold Sponsors as Guest Speaker panellists for the evening!

Pat Harrold, Harrold Bulk Haulage Company, Penola

According to Pat, supporting MFMG as a Gold Sponsor is an opportunity to both promote and give back to the Limestone Coast ag community. 

"Giving back to the MacKillop Group is very important to us, it keeps our name out there, it's very rewarding...you can't put a measurement on it but I think its important that we do it," he said. A sentiment that speaks to Pat's generosity in his own business and the community. 

Pat has benefited from the MacKillop Farm Management Group over the years - "I learnt a lot over the wheat trials" - and believes it's a valuable grower group to be aligned with. 

We're looking forward to hearing more on Pat's journey in agriculture, the challenges and opportunities that he embraced along the way. 

Chris Matthews, MGA Insurance

Chris has just nudged over 30 years with MGA Naracoorte - what gets him up in the morning? Who and what has shaped his journey?

A long-time supporter of MacKillop Farm Management Group, Chris is a former MFMG Chair and Board Member, serving in its early years throughout the nineties. Chris was keen to jump on board as a Gold Sponsor, to ensure even greater support for farmers navigating the challenges of today’s agricultural landscape. He's looking forward to being part of The Prosperous Farmer podcast early next year as a way of sharing the importance of having a robust risk management strategy in place. 

Chris is energised by a creative side hustle that sees him travel all over Australia. We'll learn more about this passion, where he's been, and some of the adventures along the way.