'AgSpeaks' Agritourism Media MasterClass

AgSPEAKS is a collaborative initiative between the Rural Press Club of Queensland, The University of Queensland School of Media and Journalism, AgForce Training, and Beef Central News Publication. Our goal is to equip individuals like you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to effectively represent the agricultural industry, articulate its credentials, and engage with stakeholders.

At AgSPEAKS, you can expect:

• An innovative seminar led by industry experts
• Networking opportunities with peers, media professionals, and policymakers
• Access to valuable resources and mentorship programs
• Measurable impact and continuous improvement strategies

Join us as we work together to become more powerful advocates for the agricultural sector and secure its social license to operate in today's scrutinizsd environment.

This program is proudly hosted by FAN and The Rural Press Club. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Roger Desailly Chair of the AgSPEAKS Program Steering Committee and Nicole McNaughton CEO of FAN  

Natalie Cook – Gold medal winning Olympian, master of ceremonies, global corporate speaker, company director, peak performance confidence coach and cause related communications expert.        

Harry Clarke - Publisher and editor of the Country Caller Rural News, award winning rural and regional affairs journalist and rural media advocate.  

Peter Lewis - Director of A Way with Words Media Consultancy, rural and agribusiness advocate, ex ABC Landline Program journalist and producer, master of ceremonies and freelance rural and agribusiness reporter.                                 

James Nason - Publisher of Beef Central, President of the Rural Press Club of Queensland, award winning rural and agricultural journalist and rural media industry mentor and advocate.                               

Dr Pamela Greet – FutureAg Director, Workshop Facilitator and Education Design Consultant. 

University of Queensland Guest Speaker      

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR PRODUCERS / GROWERS ONLY