27/08/2026
In the years we’ve facilitated emerging leader programs in the Australian cotton and grain industries and beyond, we’ve noticed the power of peer learning and the value of developing informal graduate networks.
The result is that further learning, connection, collaboration and contribution grows. People once learning about leadership then start being the leaders that support, share and open networks and opportunities for others. The relationships strengthen.
We love it when graduates of leadership programs we facilitate turn up to lead down the track. They host a field visit, support a new program participant by being an onboard buddy, host a local / regional catch up of graduates in their region, be a guest speaker, become a mentor or offer to support facilitation of future activities / programs. They give back and strengthen their leadership capability further.
Brent Morton popped in to the Whitton Malt House a couple of years ago to share some leadership know how with the 2024 GrainGrowers | Representing Australian grain growers Australian Grain Leaders. Here he is with Matthew Hyde WA, Jock Binnie Binnie Bros Farming VIC and Jack Langley NSW. Peer learning in action.
And in Sydney shortly, we’re thrilled that Farmer Renée Farmer Renée who actually completed the Australian future Cotton Leaders with Australian Cotton Cotton Research and Development Corporation a few years ago now is spending time with the 2026 Australian grain leaders. She will share some tips (from her own experiences) about telling your story and advocating for change from behind and beyond the farm gate.
We can’t wait! The learning is going to be rich.
