LEADAg stands for Leading, Educating and Developing the next generation of the agricultural workforce.
agricultural education
.& mentoring
LEADAg addresses the lack of opportunity for young people to gain practical, hands-on training and skills to make them employable as well as exposure to the opportunities within agriculture. Participation in the program provides young people with fundamental skills and support from industry mentors. Not only do they benefit from the skills development but also build the confidence and capacity to choose a career in the agricultural industry.
LEADAg 2025
CHRRUP runs two LEADAg programs, one program for 15 to 17 year-olds (LEADAg Youth) and one program for 18 to 30 year-olds (LEADAg Plus).
Click HERE to complete the expression of interest form if you would like to participate in LEADAg Plus or LEADAg Youth in 2025.
View the videos below to learn more about what you can experience at LEADAg!
LEADAg Youth
​For 15 to 17 year-olds keen to learn more about agriculture, and follow an agriculture career pathway.​
As this program is residential, accommodation and meals are provided.
No prior agriculture experience is required to apply.
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The 2024 LEADAg Youth program is generously supported by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN), an initiative of the Department of Agriculture
and Fisheries, and The Local Buying Foundation.
LEADAg Plus
For 18 to 30 year-olds who are keen to build your agricultural skills, meet potential employers and follow an agriculture career pathway.
​​Thanks to generous sponsorship from RESQ+, there is no cost to attend the LEADAg Plus program. No prior agriculture experience is required to apply.
LEADAg Youth 2023
The LEADAg initiative was extended to a comprehensive, three week course in 2023. One-week blocks were held in April, June and September throughout the Emerald and Longreach regions. See the positive feedback from this year's participants in the video below.
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The LEADAg Youth program 2023 was funded by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network, the Local Buying Foundation and SQNNSW Innovation Hub.
LEADAg Pilot program
The LEADAg pilot program was funded by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network, an initiative of the Queensland Government.