AU: Woolworths supporting next generation of agriculture
Each year, Woolworths offers 30 young people involved in agriculture from Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to participate in the Woolworths Agricultural Business Scholarship Program.
The 12 day scholarship program provides participants with a broader perspective of the business of agriculture from industry experts, key academics, and commercial representatives from Woolworths.
The Program is an opportunity for participants to interact with the whole supply chain to fully understand the paddock to plate concept and equips participants with the knowledge they need to address key issues surrounding food, agriculture, health and the environment.
As well as learning from other industry leaders, the program provides an opportunity for participants to meet, network and learn from other people in the industry.
The program covers a range of topics including finance, marketing, sustainability, succession, and the role of social media providing the participants with access to industry experts including Australian Farm Institute’s Mick Keogh and National Farmers’ Federation’s David McKeon.
The 30 scholars will also gain an insight into the process of buying and marketing with a tour of Flemington markets, Woolworths distribution centre and the store operations.
The Scholarship is part of Woolworths’ Fresh Food Future program which has seen the company invest over $8.5 million on farming programs including funds to Landcare for sustainable farm schemes, the awarding of grants for environmentally sustainable fresh food initiatives and the sponsorship of many of the country’s largest agricultural shows.
To read the full article, including a list of scholarship winners, click here.
Source: farmonline.com.au
