GRAIN Growers Association (GGA) has announced the 14 future grain leaders who will participate in the industry recognised 2010/2011 Australian Future Grain Leaders Program (AFGLP).
These participants are:
- Growers/Enterprise owners – Andrew Bowman, Dunedoo NSW
- Traders – Henry Carracher, Clare SA, Chris Coore, Brisbane QLD, Sam Heagney, Wagga Wagga NSW, Richard Rice, Parkes NSW
- Consultants – Ginni Bourke, Narromine NSW, Lou Flohr, Tailem Bend SA, Glen Smith, Wagga Wagga NSW
- Policy / Advocacy – Amy Fay, Canberra ACT
- Agribusiness – Justin Bayles, Yangebup WA, Robert Gill, Darlington Point NSW, Kate Lang Melbourne VIC, Natalie Maguire, West Perth WA, Heidi Rodgers, North Fremantle WA
During the upcoming year, the future grain leaders will visit with industry leaders, tour successful businesses, meet entrepreneurs and learn what it takes to be an industry leader.
Participants will also receive communication and media training as well as learn from their peers through structured teleconferences and online networking activities.
The program begins with participants meeting at Warakirri Agricultural Trusts in Melbourne from 28-30 September for their first face to face gathering.
The AFGLP, which has received enormous support from the grains industry, invokes leadership in action as participants set their own integrated industry leadership project which they will then work towards.
During the program an exciting range of industry relevant projects will be undertaken, including: development of a decision making product for young farmers; engaging growers in marketing decisions and options; implementation of a safety transformation program; develop a perennial grains education program; development of storage and handling standards; investigation of population trends and their impacts on domestic and global market movement;, and piloting an online market information service for grain growers.
GGA Chairman John Eastburn said the chosen group has already demonstrated their leadership potential by nominating and being selected to participate in this unique program.
“These 15 future leaders have a great opportunity in front of them. They have a chance to develop their leadership skills and gain a better understanding of the Australian grains industry and ultimately advance their careers.
“The demand for well trained, effective leadership in our industry has never been more critical,” Mr Eastburn said.
The program commences on 28 September 2010 and runs through until 27 July 2011.
