Our guest blogger today is young farmer Tim Eyes a great example of how you don’t have to own the farm to farm the farm This is Tim’s story…… I live on my parent’s turf farm; whilst I run five cows of my own on the family farm and help out when I can I […]
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Lessons Learnt Number 6 – time to throw out your perceptions of Millennials and open your eyes to the world of opportunity in rural and regional Australia
Not so long ago the stereotypical image of a person in agriculture was of an older, struggling, white male and the image of a Millennial was of a young person sitting around a café eating smashed avocado and complaining about the unattainable property market. In this edition of our Lessons Learnt series we talk to […]
Its Archie Action Time – Case-study 1: Meet Lorraine Chaffer who has a passion for geography and it’s ‘place’ in education
When Emeritus Professor Jim Pratley AM speaks people listen. Speaking recently in the media Jim was quoted as saying “Agriculture as an industry doesn’t engage with the education system and it’s about time it did, otherwise we won’t have a workforce. The dependence on itinerant workers and students participating in gaps years is a pretty […]
Keep your “Eyes” on St Catherine’s Catholic School
Students at St Catherines at Singleton celebrate the arrival of their Archie COVID-19 has dominated the way we work in 2020, creating challenges and uncertainty; but with it has also come opportunities for new entrants to our in-school programs The Archibull Prize (TAP) and Kreative Koalas (KK). TAP and KK are operating under a new […]
Make it Real – Time for Action
Young Farming Champion’s Josh Gilbert and Anika Molesworth are blogging from ParisCOP21 and they are ‘learning by doing’ These are Josh’s reflections from Day 3………… Paris Day 3 of the COY11 conference has reinforced a number of things for Anika and me Front and centre our agricultural sector has what it takes to be highly […]
CELEBRATING FARM LIFE THROUGH YOUR EYES
Art4agriculture is a proud supporting partner of the National Centre for Farmer Health photography competition and we invite every-one to submit their favourite photo. Here are two of mine from the farm Background and How it works The commonly portrayed view of farming and agriculture through much of the media in recent […]
Young Farming Champions Muster July 2022
Headline Act The Muster showcases the careers, advocacy and lifetime highlights of our Young Farming Champions and it is usually peppered with stories from our YFC alumni. However, in this Muster it is the newbies – those undertaking Cultivate and still learning the ropes – who shine; taking on leadership positions, talking to the next […]
Young Farming Champions Muster May 2022
Headline Act It was a big month for Young Farming Champions with the Sydney Royal Easter Show in April, highlighted by Dione Howard winning the 2022 National Rural Ambassador finals. Dione Howard 2022 National Rural Ambassador with Karl Milde the 2021 National Rural Ambassador Listen to Dione share her story on Humans of Agriculture here […]
Hunter Local Land Services launches two emerging leaders in agriculture scholarships
Hunter Local Land Services is pleased to announce a new partnership with Action4Agriculture that will identify and empower emerging young leaders within agriculture. Two scholarships are on offer for a Hunter local to participate in the prestigious Cultivate – Growing Young Leaders program. “Hunter Local Land Services is excited to provide support for young Hunter […]
Young Farming Champions Muster December 2021
Headline Act Its harvest time and our Young Farming Champions are reaping the rewards. We mean this both literally and figuratively. Across eastern Australia the headers are rolling, the chaser bins are chasing and trucks are moving along regional roads, brimming with the best grain in the world. Widespread rain has added challenges to the […]