Australian Dairy Youth Academy Launches New Learning Program
The Australian Dairy Youth Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Dairy Youth Academy, to be held in Melbourne in September.
Taking place over 3 days, the Dairy Youth Academy is an innovative educational program designed to enhance and grow the skill set of young people aged 18 to 25 years. The program aims to support both on-farm and off-farm capabilities within the Australian dairy industry, equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
Program Essentials:
- Dates: Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th September 2024
- Location: Dairy House at AgriBio and Dairy Australia, Melbourne
- What’s Included: All meals, accommodation, airport transfers
- Age Group: 18 to 25 years
- Program Cost: $499 per person
- Focus: Educational and informative learning to enhance skill set & career opportunities
- Support Areas: On-farm and off-farm capabilities
Program Highlights:
This comprehensive learning program offers a unique opportunity for individuals to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge that will empower them to make significant contributions to the dairy industry. The Academy Sessions are designed to cover a broad range of topics relevant to modern dairy farming and industry practices, ensuring participants are well-prepared for future challenges and opportunities.
Day 1: AgriBio, Bundoora
Genetics
- Understanding Australian Breeding Values
- Using ABVs for corrective mating
- Multi-country indexes
- What’s new in the AgriBio space
- Transfer to Melbourne & dinner
Day 2: Dairy Australia
Nutrition
- Cow diet – energy &protein
- The impact of nutrition on fertility • Economic feeding for production
Leadership &Governance
- The role you can play in guiding your industry
- Industry leader panel discussion The value of data
- Maintaining good data records
- The industry value adds of your data Personalised one-on-one industry leader sessions
Team building
- Group dinner & guest speakers
Day 3: Dairy Australia
Education, Training &Courses
- Courses & career opportunities – dairy skills
- Career opportunities &courses – beyond the farm gate
- One-on-one & group mentor sessions
Marketing & Social Media Panel Discussion
- Issues facing young people in dairy
- How can the dairy industry better support young people?
- Lunch & departure
Why Attend?
- Skill Enhancement: Gain new skills and knowledge tailored to the needs of the dairy industry.
- Professional Growth: Enhance your capability to contribute effectively on and off the farm.
- Affordable Investment: At just $499 per person, this program offers exceptional value for aspiring dairy professionals.
How to Apply:
Interested participants should email AustDairyYouth@outlook.com for further information or contact Adam Sawell 0401 096 507 or Glen Barrett 0418 466 371 direct.
This is an excellent opportunity to invest in your future and take a significant step towards a successful dairy industry career. The full program can be viewed here. > ADY Camp – Project Plan
Applications close Friday 16th August
To register: jersey.com.au/product/australian-dairy-youth-academy-september-2024/
About ADY
The Australian Dairy Youth Association is an initiative of Australia’s registered dairy breed associations. ADY supports the development of our next and future generations of dairy farmers and leaders through programs that grow and nurture farming and leadership capabilities.
Founding members of the Australian Dairy Youth Association are Holstein Australia, Jersey Australia, Guernsey Australia, Illawarra Cattle Society of Australia, Australian Red Dairy Breed and Brown Swiss Australia.
