Australian Dairy Conference Grant 

For Young Farmers
The Gardiner Dairy Foundation is providing funding for three young farmers from south-west Victoria to attend the Australian Dairy Conference in Hobart from 15-17 February 2023.

The Australian Dairy Conference was initiated by a group of farmers, scientists and industry representatives to inspire the dairy industry, promoting pride in its achievements and generate optimism in the industry’s future.

“Attending the Australian Dairy Conference was a great experience for me. I learned so much and met some amazing people.”
– Marc Johnston, dairy farmer, Ondit

The grant, provided by Gardiner, will give three young farmers the opportunity to travel to Hobart and learn about the latest developments in the dairy industry from world leading researchers and professionals. They will also meet and network with farmers and industry representatives from around Australia. 

Travel, accommodation and event registration is included in the grant

Application criteria:
•	Be aged between 18 – 40 years old
•	Be available to travel to and attend the conference (15-17 February 2023)
•	Be a farmer or farm employee (able to provide dairy license number upon request) from south-west Victoria
•	If you are a farm employee, the approval of your employer must be included in your application
•	Be available to give a presentation and a brief testimonial to the YDN members about the conference at a future YDN event

Applications close on Friday 9th December 2022. 

Please complete the application form below.

For more information, contact Matt Wood on 0417 669 597 or matthew@westvicdairy.com.au. 

Email your application form to matthew@westvicdairy.com.au 
or drop it off at the WestVic Dairy Office – 5 Cressy Street, Camperdown. 

Please return completed application form 
via email to matthew@westvicdairy.com.au, 
In person to the WestVic Dairy office in 5 Cressy St, Camperdown.

Application for an Australian Dairy Conference Sponsorship 

Please tick which category best suits your current position:

 Sharefarmer		 Employee		 Manager		 Other ______________________

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Please answer the following questions:

1.	How will attending the conference help you develop your career in dairy?

2.	How will attending the conference benefit the farm business in which you work?

3.	How will you use information learned from the conference to benefit others in the industry? Please provide two examples of how you will share your learnings with others.

4.	What do you think is the biggest challenge for young people entering the dairy industry? Why? 

														

EMPLOYER (If the applicant is a farm employee)

The applicant has discussed with me the leave they require to attend the Australian Dairy Conference in 2023.

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APPLICANT

I agree that I will be available to attend the Australian Dairy Conference (15-17 February 2023) and will be available to give a presentation to YDN members upon my return.

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