Picture You in Agriculture Incorporated

Picture You in Agriculture's (PYiA) vision is for a national network of globally connected young thought leaders thriving in business and life who are inspiring community pride in Australian farmers PYiA's mission is to understand the challenges, support the needs and develop the skills, competence and confidence of young people in agriculture to take an active role in decision making. Our aim is to put young people at the centre of the learning and doing experience. Working closely with experienced leaders, PYiA uses cross-generational mentoring to foster the knowledge, skills and teamwork mentality necessary to lead and support. This is achieved in four cornerstone programs, crea... read more Picture You in Agriculture's (PYiA) vision is for a national network of globally connected young thought leaders thriving in business and life who are inspiring community pride in Australian farmers PYiA's mission is to understand the challenges, support the needs and develop the skills, competence and confidence of young people in agriculture to take an active role in decision making. Our aim is to put young people at the centre of the learning and doing experience. Working closely with experienced leaders, PYiA uses cross-generational mentoring to foster the knowledge, skills and teamwork mentality necessary to lead and support. This is achieved in four cornerstone programs, creating a flow-on affect from primary and secondary school students, to young achievers and ultimately to future leaders. 1. THE ARCHIBULL PRIZE A world-famous program for secondary schools, which connects students and teachers with Australian agriculture and introduces them to young people working in the industry. The program takes life-size fibreglass cows into the classroom and inspires participants to feed, clothe and power a hungry nation. 2. KREATIVE KOALAS - DESIGN A BRIGHT FUTURE CHALLENGE A primary school program using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and a cache of community experts to assist students on a journey of sustainable living, while building collaborative partnerships with others in the community such as government, business and industry. 3. YOUNG FARMING CHAMPIONS Young people working in the agriculture sector are trained, mentored and given skills under the guidance of some of Australia's top media, consulting and social licence experts. These young people then have the confidence to share their stories with schools, with community, with industry and with government. 4. YOUTH VOICES LEADERSHIP TEAM An alumnus of Young Farming Champions learning from their elders and from each other. Together they explore issues affecting leadership in agriculture such as its volunteering nature and how to balance leadership with education and family commitments. They then use their insights to support young agricultural professionals and mentor the next generation.