Applications for Farmer of the Year Awards are now open

Applications for Farmer of the Year Awards are now open, including the Rural Community Leader of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year.

Nominations are open to individuals and families involved in farming enterprises or rural communities.

Entrants can nominate themselves or be nominated by a third party.

Award winners will take part in a Leadership Program supported by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This Major Prize, a one-day workshop aimed at leadership development within the agricultural industry, allows Award winners to develop their leadership capacity, grow industry networks and build their communication skills to represent the bright future of the industry.

The 2023 Award winners will be announced at an exclusive event at Parliament House in Canberra during June, incorporating a networking event, and a live outside broadcast of ABC Rural’s nationwide Country Hour radio program.

Nominations close on Tuesday 28 February 2023.