Australian Government Media Release - 3 July 2009
The Rudd Government has announced a second round of grants worth $750,000 to help attract more young people to careers in agriculture, after a strong response to the Next Gen Farmers initiative. This round will fund 22 grants to support the next generation of rural leaders, covering a broad range of primary industries including dairy, sugar, aquaculture and livestock.
Projects will include a six-month mentor program for young people in the dairy industry, linked conferences and workshops for young people in the sugar cane industry and a study tour to investigate orchard farming techniques.
Next Gen Farmers is a new program to support future industry leaders who can help their communities face challenges such as climate change. The grants support activities that will share knowledge, build leadership skills, boost participation in primary industries and build networks among rural and regional Australians.
For the full list of Next Gen Farmers grants, go to http://www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/australias-farming-future/community_networks_and_capacity_building/next-gen-farmers