Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme

Rural Leaders are pleased to share the final research reports from graduates of 2024’s Kellogg Programme Two. A large part of the impact model at Rural Leaders is based on these individual research reports - a deep dive into a topic of their choosing. As a result of this, these Kelloggers leave the programme equipped to think and act strategically and will have made a valuable research contribution to the sector. Just some of the topics covered by this Kellogg cohort are: - How can we add value to non-replacement calves in the dairy industry? - Opportunities and challenges for arable farming in Canterbury in the future. - Value and opportunities of farm planning in the New Zealand sheep and beef sector. - Levers for driving sustainable innovation within the NZ food and fibre sector. - Marketing the nutritional benefits of eating beef and lamb. - Kaitiakitanga, an indigenous philosophy for a modern world. - Answers under foot: Should soil health be our #1 sustainability goal? - Future proofing our workforce: Where will we find the skills for tomorrow. - Low stress cattle handling: people, products and the wider New Zealand beef industry. You can find the Research Reports of the 52nd Kellogg Cohort here https://lnkd.in/gQYvrW6r A special thanks to our partners, whose support and investment makes delivery of Rural Leaders’ programmes possible. Strategic Partners FMG (Farmers Mutual Group), DairyNZ, AGMARDT (The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust), Mackenzie Charitable Foundation Programme Partners Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited, Rabobank New Zealand, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Foundation for Arable Research (FAR), Horticulture New Zealand, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), Zespri International, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Professional Partners Primary Purpose Ltd, Tavendale and Partners Limited, PwC, Federated Farmers, CountryWide Media, AgriHQ Regional Partners Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Society, Whanganui & Partners Academic Partners Lincoln University (NZ), Massey University Kellogg 52 Scholars James Prunty, Kendal Buchanan, Kate Kellick, Dave Nuku, Laura Deeming, Cheyenne Wilson, Anita Fleming, Harry Wilding Sam Connor, Jane Rau, Whitney Condor, Thomas Holmes, Richard Pentreath, Rachel Joblin, Nick Martin, Oliver Hampson, Lisa Gibbison, Laura Deeming, Jordi Hoult, Juan Ignacio Giacomozzi, Iain Inglis, Hamish Symons, Hamish Hodgson, Ben Aiken

Today I received my Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce from Lincoln University which was an awesome oppertunity offered to us by Rural Leaders as part of the Kellogg Programme! This marks the end of my Kellogg journey, but not a day goes passed where I do not reflect and use a tool or experience taught to us in this amazing course. Very grateful for a year of learning!

Last week I was honoured by the Rural Women New Zealand | Ngā Wāhine Taiwhenua o Aotearoa, alongside my co-founder Harriet Bell, with Best Emerging Business for Hemprino (start up folks take note - it took us building the business for 5 years to reach the **emerging** category!) It was also 6 years that week since I presented my research at the end of my Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in 2018. I never could have predicted where that course would take me, having met both my Hemprino co-founders on that course, and, as Harriet and I reflected to the judges for Rural Women awards, we never could have learned on a course what we have learned building and running Hemprino. It's nuts! Now if you are in the market for some Hemprino, go to the website now and you can either receive 20% off your order for Black Friday, or donate 20% to the charity Meat The Need

Congratulations to Programme Two 2024 on their graduation.

Surfing For Farmers is running at 25 locations nationwide this summer, with some sessions already underway in Southland and Tauranga. B+LNZ is proud to be a national partner of the initiative that supports rural mental health by getting people off farm and into the ocean. Justine Kidd, B+LNZ GM Extension, says the popular initiative is a fantastic opportunity for farmers to take some time off farm, connect with their peers and learn a new skill. “It offers farmers the chance to take both a mental and physical break from farming." Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g5PjgBEi

Just a few days left until Kellogg Programme One 2025 applications close. Accelerate your growth as a leader and your career trajectory - apply for Kellogg by Sunday (midnight). To find out more head to https://lnkd.in/gmD5GnYw #nzruralleaders #kelloggruralleadership

Just a few days left until Kellogg Programme One 2025 applications close. Accelerate your growth as a leader and your career trajectory - apply for Kellogg by Sunday (midnight). To find out more head to https://lnkd.in/gmD5GnYw #nzruralleaders #kelloggruralleadership

I completed the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in 2021/2 and met some incredible people on the programme. The course educates you on leadership and is based primarily at Lincoln University but you also spend a week in Wellington meeting agribusiness leaders and learning about the Beehive. If you know a Waikato rural-based or agribusiness individual that is a leader in their career or voluntary organisation please encourage them to apply and make them aware that both the Waikato Farmers Trust and Soda Inc. have funding to support the study. If you want more information please click on the pages linked to this post 🚜

There are two weeks left to get your application in for Kellogg Programme One 2025. Starting 2025 with your leadership development means you'll graduate in June. The programme is designed to fit in around your work and family commitments with three phases totalling 18 in-person days. Join 1100 alumni who have made and who continue to make positive impact in industries across food and fibre. Take a listen to Dave Nuku, 2024 Kellogg Scholar, speaking about the programme at our recent industry networking event in Wellington. Listen here https://lnkd.in/g87HqXXQ To find out more or to apply, head to the Rural Leaders' website. #NZRuralLeaders #KelloggRuralLeadership

Develop your strategic and critical thinking skills, grow your industry networks, grow as a leader with Kellogg. Kellogg Programme One, Lincoln: 21 January - 18 July 2025 Phase One (Lincoln): Tuesday 21 January – Wednesday 29 January 2025. Phase Two (Wellington): Monday 7 April – Friday 11 April 2025. Phase Three (Lincoln): Monday 14 July – Friday 18 July 2025. Applications close Sunday 20 October. To register your interest (or apply) for this respected rural leadership programme, head to https://lnkd.in/eEUQS23 #nzruralleaders #kelloggruralleadership