Overseas study tour to cultivate future dairy leaders

AG TOUR... Gardiner Foundation is inviting young dairy leaders to apply for the 2024 Gardiner Foundation New Zealand Study Tour to explore the best of the New Zealand dairy industry and develop their leadership skills in the process. Photo: Supplied

ATTENTION, young dairy enthusiasts! The opportunity of a lifetime awaits as the Gardiner Foundation, in collaboration with the Australian Dairy Conference, invites you to apply for the 2024 New Zealand Study Tour.

This eight-day immersive experience, slated for mid to late April, is not your average tour. Open to 12 dynamic professionals aged 18-40 from across Australia, regardless of their role in the dairy sector, the journey promises a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of New Zealand’s dairy landscape.

AG TOUR… Gardiner Foundation is inviting young dairy leaders to apply for the 2024 Gardiner Foundation New Zealand Study Tour to explore the best of the New Zealand dairy industry and develop their leadership skills in the process. Photo: Supplied

Applicants could be working on farm or involved in the dairy industry in a different capacity. The tour will provide participants with insights into the opportunities and challenges faced within the New Zealand dairy industry and the leadership required to navigate a successful path.

Allan Cameron, CEO of Gardiner Foundation, said, “The New Zealand Study Tour is a fantastic opportunity for young dairy professionals, our future industry and community leaders, to immerse themselves in all that the New Zealand dairy industry has to offer.”

Gardiner Foundation, established in 2000, is an independent, not-profit committed to maximizing benefits for all sectors of the Victorian dairy industry and communities. With a track record of contributing over $90M to impactful projects, Gardiner Foundation actively collaborates with industry and communities, leveraging resources and knowledge for a lasting impact.

Applications are now open and will close at 11.59pm on Sunday, February 4, with selection interviews to be held in Melbourne. To apply, please visit www.gardinerfoundation.com.au/new-zealand-study-tour