Included in your FBA membership. This event is for Family Business Members and Advisor Members.
Get an inside look at Inglewood Farm, a poultry farm leading the way in certified organic free-range chicken. Meet the family behind the business, discover how they acquired the farm in 2013 and learn how they have built a thriving operation with 14 family members working across three generations within their family group of companies.
The Youngberry family acquired the farm in 2013 when it was in financial turmoil. They saw an opportunity to turn the farm in a new direction and bring it back from its downward spiral. The family gave the farm a clear vision, 'return to good', to guide everyone. The farm turned a profit within the first six months of its ownership.
During this special event, you will join Director Katrina Hobbs in a Q&A where she will discuss resilience in the face of challenges, disruption and how it can lead to opportunity and take you on a special tour of the facility.
What to expect:
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Tour of the facility: Enjoy a tour of their cold storage, logistics and packing facility.
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Celebration: This Meet the Owner event will be a chance for the community to celebrate National Family Business Day together with the family.
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Family Leadership and Succession: Discover how fourteen family members across three generations work together across the broader family group of companies, and their succession plan for the next generation.
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Building a trusted brand: Learn how the family rebuilt trust with customers after taking on the farm.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow family business owners and industry peers, share experiences, and build valuable relationships that can support your business's future growth.
Meet Inglewood Farms
Inglewood Poultry Farm is part of a multi-generational agribusiness group operating across food and agribusiness. The Youngberry family acquired the business in 2013, and it has since grown into Australia’s leading producer of certified organic free-range chicken, supplying retailers and supermarkets nationwide. The business operates a vertically integrated model, managing key parts of the supply chain from paddock to plate.
Inglewood Poultry Farm sits within a broader family group that includes five entities operating across food and agribusiness. Fourteen family members are involved across three generations, with family members working in different parts of the business and contributing to its day-to-day operations and longer-term direction.
Today, the Youngberry family continues to lead the business. After acquiring the farm during a period of financial difficulty, they returned it to profitability within six months. Inglewood Poultry Farm remains focused on steady growth, family involvement and the long-term future of the broader family business.
Why Come Along?
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Gain exclusive insights into the operations of a successful family business.
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Learn first-hand from the family behind the business about their opportunities and challenges.
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Expand your network within the FBA community and enjoy a relaxed environment for learning, sharing, and connecting.
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Find inspiration and practical ideas for your own business.
Event Details
This event is being held at the farm. The site is signposted as “Country Synergy”, which is the Hobbs family’s cold-storage business, but it’s also the same site where the chicken from the Inglewood Farms is packed.
All members are asked to arrive at the venue at 6:00pm.
If you have any questions, need assistance with registration, or require support on the day, please contact Laura Suarez at lsuarez@familybusiness.org.au. Alternatively, you can reach FBA's Office by calling 1800 249 357.
