If the land is your living, BCU is offering you a chance to boost your business with the launch of the 2009 BCU Bill Ussher Agricultural Grant. Developed by BCU to support and grow success, innovation and employment in agricultural pursuits, the grant worth $11,000 is split between two primary producers each year.

Grant recipients are encouraged to use the funds to improve business practice, access new markets, introduce new stock or species or to further their agricultural or business education.

The grant is presented in memory of the late, Bill Ussher, founding Chairman of BCU and the credit union’s first-ever Member, recognising his contribution in the organisation’s foundation years.

The winner of this year’s grant will receive $7,700, with the runner up receiving $3,300. Imagine the difference a grant for this amount would make to the development of your farming business!

Nominations forms and details are available on our website at www.bcu.com.au/agri or at any BCU branch.

Nominations close on August 28, 2009.
The winners will be announced in October.
For more information call 1300 228 228.