{"id":313881,"date":"2022-02-25T18:37:22","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T08:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=313881"},"modified":"2022-02-25T18:37:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T08:37:22","slug":"farmers-share-their-drought-wisdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2022\/02\/25\/farmers-share-their-drought-wisdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Farmers Share Their Drought Wisdom"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 25, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Drought Resilience Leaders mentoring program has opened nationally for applications.<\/p>\n

Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said the program joined experienced farmers and industry professionals with those that wanted the chance to learn about drought preparedness.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a chance for mentees to get one-to-one assistance from those who have lived and worked through the issue themselves,\u201d Mr Littleproud said.<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipants will join the existing network of 243 mentees and 182 mentors. We want to build that network to at least 300 mentees and 250 mentors. We know that farmers often learn best from other farmers. That\u2019s what this is about.<\/p>\n

\u201cExperienced farmers and agriculture professionals can take on a mentoring role. Mentors tell us that there is great personal satisfaction in giving back to the community and making a difference in someone else\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI encourage anyone wanting to benefit from that experience and expertise to put up their hand to be a mentee.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“They\u2019ll get guidance from their mentor as they set and work towards new goals. They can consider new ideas on how to tackle the challenges of preparing for, and living through, drought.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve heard from program participants that they grow personally and professionally, and that the program has benefitted them as well as their families and communities. It\u2019s contributing to a stronger regional Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Drought Resilience Leaders program is being delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.<\/p>\n

Applications close on April 19.<\/p>\n