The Ricegrowers Association of Australia is holding an ‘Introduction to the Rice Industry Program’ in Deniliquin next month.
This four-day, interactive residential program will focus on industry leadership development in research and development, policy, advocacy, and sustainability of the rice industry.
This course will give participants exposure to expert speakers and key industry leaders to build their networks and leadership skills.
It is designed for new and/or inexperienced people with a passion and interest in the rice industry, supporting industries/communities or running your own business.
The program will be held September 5 to 8, with expressions of interest due to close on Monday, August 14.
Four participants from the program will be selected to complete stage two of the program, which will involve a two day workshop in Canberra to meet with leaders in organisations such as the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, National Farmers’ Federation, National Irrigators’ Council and parliamentarians.
They will develop networking and advocating skills learnt in stage one.
The program is fully funded through the Building Capacity in the Australian Rice Industry Project, this includes all meals and accommodation.
For more information, and to submit an EOI, go to www.rga.org.au and select ‘leadership programs’ under the ‘resources & publications’ tab.
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