In this episode of Leadership is Language- Conversations with Thought Leaders the founders of Black Box Co Emma Black and Shannon Speight talk to Young Farming Champion Dione Howard Black Box Co is a cloud-based software program that manages and compares large datasets, presenting insights in graphical form on online dashboards. It is the […]
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Language is Leadership – Dr Dione Howard interviews Dr Holly Ludeman, Steven Bolt and John Cunnington from The Livestock Collective
In this episode of Leadership is Language Young Farming Champion Dione Howard talks to the leadership team and founding members of The Livestock Collective (TLC) Inspired by the vision of the Centre for Food Integrity (CFI) in the United States and Canada Dr Holly Ludeman has created a whole of supply chain movement to build […]
Leadership is Language – Han Worsley CEO of Country to Canberra talks with Meg Rice and Dione Howard
In this episode of Leadership is Language CEO of Country to Canberra Han Worsley shares her tips for volunteer recruitment and engagement with Country to Canberra board member and YFC Meg Rice, and YVLT Chair Dione Howard. Key Messages Volunteering is about seeing and capturing potential within your network Look for diversity in your team […]
Dione Howard, realises her dream and is recognised for her commitment to agriculture in RAS Rural Achiever Awards
Dione Howard 2021 RAS of NSW Rural Achiever Photo Source The Land Exciting update April 2022 Young Farming Champion Dione Howard has been announced as the NATIONAL RURAL AMABASSADOR Backstory .. A long-held dream was realised on Sunday April 11 when Dione Howard was named the 2021 RAS Rural Achiever at the Sydney Royal Easter […]
What if you don’t come home? David Carter talks with Dione Howard about how we can all learn from worker, health and safety mistakes
In this episode of Leadership is Language Dione Howard continues her conversation with Austral Fisheries CEO David Carter as he reflects on a tragedy that reformed safety procedures for his company and provided valuable lessons for both the fishing and agricultural industries. Key Messages It is possible to create a legacy from an impossible moment Near-miss […]
“Agriculture is full of talented and passionate people” and Dione Howard is one of them
Sixth generation farmer and third year veterinary student Dione Howard brings us today’s guest blog, where she explains beautifully why today’s best and brightest minds are “addicted to agriculture.” This is Dione’s story…… Whether it’s the smell of freshly turned earth or the hum of handpieces in the shearing shed, there’s something irresistible about agriculture. […]
Meet Ryan McParland who is helping young people create and drive youth led organisations
The agricultural show has been part of the Australian landscape since the 1820s, providing a vital connection and conversation between the city and the bush. Over the years the show has struggled to retain its relevance in a changing world but Ryan McParland is leading a charge of young people determined to modernise and revolutionise […]
Reflections on 2022 from our Young Farming Champions Leadership Team
As we venture forth into a new year and put some distance between ourselves and the lockdowns, restrictions and online world of the pandemic, we want to take a moment to reflect on the Young Farming Champions (YFC) program and lessons learnt in 2022. We spoke with four YFC alumni – Jo Newton, Dione Howard, […]
Young Farming Champions Muster October 2022
A career in agriculture can take you everywhere Headline Act A career in agriculture can take you around the world and as borders reopen post-COVID our YFC are making the most of opportunities. PhD student Dylan Male is a perfect example. Dylan was invited to attend the 2022 Eurasian Grassland Conference in Tolosa, Spain in […]
Young Farming Champions Muster September 2022
Headline Act What better way to headline the September Muster (when many of us are still shivering through the tail of winter) than to check in with Bryan Van Wyk as he sends his prawn fleet into warm northern waters. Bryan is a wonderful example of respecting and showcasing those we work with in fishing […]