EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN…
No job is too big or small - with a wide range of interests, skills, networks and resources - we look forward to working with you!
Nuffield International Farming Scholars - Honorary Ambassador for Brazil - developing opportunities for Brazilian agriculturalists to undertake international travel to investigate worlds best practice and innovation on topics of critical importance to their agricultural industry, while hosting Nuffield scholars in Brazil and coordinating itineraries that showcase the diversity of this agricultural powerhouse. www.nuffieldinternational.org
European Union Pilot Programme: Exchange Programmes for Young Farmers - Brazil and Australian Country expert - identifying, describing and evaluating existing schemes that foster the exchange of young farmers.
Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) Regional Cropping Solutions Network Facilitator - coordinating four "think tank groups" of on-ground people across Western Australia's grains industry (Kwinana East, Kwinana West, Albany & Esperance Port Zones) to ensure farmer levies are invested into relevant research for a prosperous grains industry. http://www.grdc.com.au/director/about/stakeholder_engagement/rcsg.cfm
Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) Panel Support Officer - providing coordination and administration services to support the Western Australian jurisdiction. http://grdc.com.au/director/about/panels
Red Card for Rabbits & Foxes- promoting statewide participation in fox & rabbit control on farms in a coordinated, timely approach. The main method of doing this is to establish and support local coordinators within a community, who coordinate the activities in that area. http://redcard.net.au/
Wagin Woolorama Trade Fair Coordinator – coordinating over 400 trade fair exhibitors at the largest regional agricultural show in Western Australia. http://woolorama.com.au/
Bugs & Biology Grower Group Executive Officer - providing coordination and administration services to a statewide farmer group investigating alternative production strategies. http://www.bugsandbiology.org/
Farm Business Planning – Drought Pilot Reform Program – workshop delivery and facilitation services to support farmers develop business plans in Western Australia.
Saltland Pastures Association - The development, demonstration and extension of key industry messages to farmers in Western Australia, using on-ground works, resource materials and workshops.
Farmer group coordination to build capacity and attract resources – including executive officer services, strategic planning, governance, administration and securing funding and sponsorship.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards – 5 years coordinating District 9460 awards and facilitation at the 2014 International RYLA Awards - a professional and personal development program for community-minded 18-28 year olds. www.rotary.org
Successful grant submissions to a wide range of Australian funding bodies including Great Southern Development Commission, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Lotterywest, Healthway, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Country Arts WA, and numerous other smaller funding agencies.
Presentations on a range of issues relating to natural resource management, community development and leadership – including international and state Landcare conferences, international, district and local Rotary clubs, Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia and National Farmers Federation study tours.
No job is too big or small - with a wide range of interests, skills, networks and resources - we look forward to working with you!
Nuffield International Farming Scholars - Honorary Ambassador for Brazil - developing opportunities for Brazilian agriculturalists to undertake international travel to investigate worlds best practice and innovation on topics of critical importance to their agricultural industry, while hosting Nuffield scholars in Brazil and coordinating itineraries that showcase the diversity of this agricultural powerhouse. www.nuffieldinternational.org
European Union Pilot Programme: Exchange Programmes for Young Farmers - Brazil and Australian Country expert - identifying, describing and evaluating existing schemes that foster the exchange of young farmers.
Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) Regional Cropping Solutions Network Facilitator - coordinating four "think tank groups" of on-ground people across Western Australia's grains industry (Kwinana East, Kwinana West, Albany & Esperance Port Zones) to ensure farmer levies are invested into relevant research for a prosperous grains industry. http://www.grdc.com.au/director/about/stakeholder_engagement/rcsg.cfm
Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) Panel Support Officer - providing coordination and administration services to support the Western Australian jurisdiction. http://grdc.com.au/director/about/panels
Red Card for Rabbits & Foxes- promoting statewide participation in fox & rabbit control on farms in a coordinated, timely approach. The main method of doing this is to establish and support local coordinators within a community, who coordinate the activities in that area. http://redcard.net.au/
Wagin Woolorama Trade Fair Coordinator – coordinating over 400 trade fair exhibitors at the largest regional agricultural show in Western Australia. http://woolorama.com.au/
Bugs & Biology Grower Group Executive Officer - providing coordination and administration services to a statewide farmer group investigating alternative production strategies. http://www.bugsandbiology.org/
Farm Business Planning – Drought Pilot Reform Program – workshop delivery and facilitation services to support farmers develop business plans in Western Australia.
Saltland Pastures Association - The development, demonstration and extension of key industry messages to farmers in Western Australia, using on-ground works, resource materials and workshops.
Farmer group coordination to build capacity and attract resources – including executive officer services, strategic planning, governance, administration and securing funding and sponsorship.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards – 5 years coordinating District 9460 awards and facilitation at the 2014 International RYLA Awards - a professional and personal development program for community-minded 18-28 year olds. www.rotary.org
Successful grant submissions to a wide range of Australian funding bodies including Great Southern Development Commission, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Lotterywest, Healthway, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Country Arts WA, and numerous other smaller funding agencies.
Presentations on a range of issues relating to natural resource management, community development and leadership – including international and state Landcare conferences, international, district and local Rotary clubs, Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia and National Farmers Federation study tours.