The Ricegrowers’ Association believes that developing strong and effective industry leaders is essential. These leaders will assist the rice industry to structurally adjust to the many drivers of change influencing the industry. They will also allow the industry to continue its economic, environmental and innovation success.
The Tier 1 Leadership program (Introduction to the rice industry) is for new and/or inexperienced people with a passion and interest in the rice industry and/or supporting industries and communities. The program engages the next generation of leaders with the
challenges and opportunities facing agriculture and gaining exposure to industry associated organisations. Developed in conjunction with Rice Extension team this course will be offered in February 2020.
The Tier 2 Leadership program (Foundations of Leadership) is for rice growers and industry representatives who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing leadership opportunities within the rice industry, or have demonstrated a commitment
to the broader industry. Developed in conjunction with The Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) this course will be offered in May 2020.
Applications opening soon for the Introduction to the rice industry program.
Tier 1 course outline
Two stage program, as follows;
Stage one
Will be held in Deniliquin from 24th – 27th of February 2020. This four day interactive residential program will focus on industry leadership development in R & D, policy, advocacy and sustainability of the Rice Industry. This course will give participants key industry leaders to build their networks and leadership skills.
Stage two
Four participants will be selected from Stage one to attend a two day workshop in Canberra, to meet with leaders in organisations such as Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, The National Farmers’ Federation, The National Irrigators’ Council and parliament. They will develop networking and advocating skills learned in Stage 1.
If you are interested in this program or would like to discuss which program is best for you call Ainsley Massina on 0428859214.
For more information go to the RGA WEBSITE.
IMAGE: (back, from left) Josh Hart, Tom Doyle, Sam Sleigh, Lauren
Patten, Stephen Ball and Alex Schultz; (middle) Sebastien Liphuyzen,
Donald Willox, Rachel Wood, Alison Gregory, Troy Mauger Rice Extension
Coordinator and Ainsley Massina RGA Leadership Coordinator; (front)
Samantha Glenn, Annabel Arnold, Harriet Brickhill and Amy Lolicato.
Photo Courtesy of Southern Riverina News.