The ‘Oscars of science’—this is how the prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are viewed by scientists and media.
This year a group of farmers proudly filled one of the tables (how good was the food) at this A list event attended by 900 people at Fox Studios
Congratulations to our 34 farmers!
The Climate Champion program was a runner up for the 2011 Eureka Prize for
Advancement of Climate Change Knowledge.
5 of the Climate Champions and the team from Econnect all frocked up at the Eureka Prize
This program is a perfect example of what happens when industry shows leadership and invests in farmers (levy payers) and works to together for the greater good of our food and fibre industries.
This three year program is collaboration between the following organisations and I salute them
In fact Art4Agriculture was so inspired by the success of the Climate Champions program we started the Young Farming Champions program using the Climate Champions “TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD” ethos and the training components as a model.
The Climate Champions program is a cross industry partnership of farmers across Australia and I love it. It has exposed me to the bright minds from other industries and there is nothing more rewarding for your personal development than surrounding yourself with innovative thinkers you can learn from.
The Climate Champions program is managed by the fabulous team from Econnect who not only deliver the workshops they support each of the 34 farmers 365 days 24/7
Using my involvement as an example Econnect have mentored me, written press releases and help prep me for Big Ideas ABC and numerous conference presentations and radio interviews. I have gained so much confidence
and self-belief since I joined the program in 2010.
The Climate Champions program mentors and supports 33 other farmers across Australia like me. In all 34 Australian farmers who can now confidently get out there in their communities and share their stories and not only inspire other farmers but spread the word that Australian farmers are part of an innovative, dynamic and vibrant industry that has a strong ethical and social conscience
As the debate around long term food availability and affordability intensifies, Art4Agriculture believes it is vital for all organisations involved in the food supply chain to adopt a leadership position and work together side by side with their farmers to help safeguard Australia’s future food security.
Climate Champion program – what is it?
34 Australian farmers have been recruited by the national Climate Champion program to help improve communication between scientists and farmers about managing climate risk.
What do they have in common?
- They are all interested in managing risks associated with climate and weather to improve productivity on their farms.
- They are keen to share their knowledge with other farmers.
2-way communication with farmers and researchers
The program aims to:
- get climate-related research information out to wider farming community – research about new technologies and practices for dealing with climate variability and climate change
- feed information from farmers back to researchers about what you need to better manage climate risk on your property