WoolProducers welcomes Toby Haylock as new Youth Ambassador

WoolProducers Australia is proud to announce Toby Haylock as this year’s Raising the Baa Youth Ambassador.

WoolProducers CEO, Ms Jo Hall, said, “This role provides young people aged 18 to 35 with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience in policy development and board operations. It’s designed to build understanding of how policy is shaped to serve the best interests of the wool industry.”

Originally established under the Commonwealth Government’s Leadership in Agriculture Fund in 2017, the Raising the Baa Program has continued beyond the life of the grant due to the success of its Youth Ambassador component. WoolProducers has committed to maintaining the Ambassador role to foster the next generation of policy-aware industry leaders.

Ms Hall added, “The Youth Ambassador program not only benefits participants by expanding their skills and knowledge but also enhances our organisation. In the past the Youth Ambassador’s perspectives have contributed meaningfully to our policy discussions.”

Mr Haylock, currently serving as District Wool Manager for Elders in Yass, NSW, brings a wealth of industry experience and leadership. His involvement in policy development through this program will further strengthen his already impressive credentials.

“I’m really looking forward to gaining insight into how boards operate and more understanding of the policy development process,” Mr Haylock said. “This opportunity will help me build valuable skills that I’m keen to apply within the industry moving forward.”

Ms Hall concluded, “We’re thrilled to continue offering this opportunity to emerging leaders in our sector. Each year, we’re impressed by the calibre of applicants, and we’re excited to work with Toby over the next 12 months and beyond. His insights will be influential in shaping industry policy.”

ENDS

WoolProducers Australia contacts:

Jo Hall                                                                             

CEO                                                                                 

0488 554 811                                                                                              

About WoolProducers’ Australia

WoolProducers plays a critical role in working closely with companies and entities funded by woolgrower funds including compulsory levies or fees for service.

Its mission is to develop constructive and profitable outcomes for woolgrowers nationally.

The agency is responsible for appointing a director to each of the Australian Wool Exchange and the Australia Wool Testing Authority, promoting good corporate governance and ensuring that the interests of growers are met.

WoolProducers maintains a working relationship with Australian Wool Innovation as the voice of woolgrower shareholders.  It aims to contribute to AWI’s programs for the benefit of growers, promoting responsible use of levy funds and ensuring good corporate governance.

WoolProducers is the sole wool industry member of Animal Health Australia, and as such, carries a significant responsibility for decision making on behalf of the industry in the event of an emergency animal disease outbreak.

As the only wool grower organisation with membership of the National Farmers’ Federation, WoolProducers is responsible for providing key policy advice on behalf of our members, and other wool growers, to Australia’s peak farm body.

WoolProducers also works closely with the Federal Government Departments on key issues such as animal health and welfare, biosecurity, pest management control, natural resource management, drought preparedness, emergency animal disease outbreak preparedness and industry development, including research, trade and logistics.