The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) farewelled its 2024 cohort of young emerging leaders at the National Agriculture Leadership Program graduation earlier this week.
Twelve participants were congratulated on their leadership journey and celebrated during the online graduation.
President David Jochinke said this year’s leaders had shown amazing passion.
“The energy and vision from these young Australians is undeniable and contagious,” Mr Jochinke said.
“We’re extremely proud of the 2024 cohort, and we can’t wait to watch them thrive in the policy, leadership and advocacy spheres in agriculture.
“(The) graduation ceremony (is) a celebration of the hard work these young leaders have poured into the program over the past five months.”
The National Agriculture Leadership Program is targeted at Australians aged under 35 with an interest in ag advocacy and leadership.
The flagship program provides exclusive opportunities in the agriculture sector, including mentoring, policy development guidance, and meetings with Parliamentarians.
Participant Aline Passos, a research officer at Pacific Seeds, said the program was a major turning point in her career development.
“My experience with the National Agriculture Leadership Program went beyond expectations,” Ms Passos said.
“I made meaningful connections with the program cohort, agricultural peak bodies and a range of industry stakeholders who all inspired me to lead with purpose.”
2024 National Agriculture Leadership Program (NALP) participants:
– Rolanda Clout-Collins, Upper Hunter Valley NSW (Sponsored by NSW Farmers)
– Ebony Faichney, Mareeba, QLD (Sponsored by Mangoes Australia)
– Tasmin Rowe, Coolamon, NSW (Sponsored by Agrifutures)
– Haylee Murrell, Liverpool Plains, NSW (Sponsored by NFF)
– Clare Nugent, Roma, QLD (Sponsored by AgForce Queensland)
– Andrea Molteno, Northmead, NSW (Sponsored by NSW Irrigators Council)
– Annie Lane, Lockhart, NSW (Sponsored by Agrifutures)
– Aline Passos, Toowoomba, QLD (Sponsored by AgForce Queensland)
– Stephanie Murphy, Brisbane, QLD (Sponsored by Cattle Australia)
– Emma Harbison, North Wagga Wagga, NSW (Sponsored by Agrifutures)
– Bridgitte Clune, Yuna, WA (Sponsored by WoolProducers Australia)
– Elyssa Giedraitis, Wongan Hills, WA (Sponsored by WA Farmers)
Mr Jochinke thanked the participants, mentors and sponsoring businesses for their help in seeing the cohort through to graduation.
“The NFF is committed to building the next generation of leaders in Australian agriculture,” Mr Jochinke said.
“The NFF would like to thank Telstra for its ongoing commitment as principal partner of the National Agriculture Leadership Program.”
The 2025 program begins in February.
