The AgVocate

Path to Nuffield with Jodie Redcliffe and Maycon Santos

Jodie Redcliffe and Maycon Santos are two true AgVocates. Jodie is interim CEO of Nuffield International - an extraordinary scholarship program that sends ag professionals around the world to gain a holistic view of agriculture. Maycon is a wonderful young change-maker from Brazil who is on his own journey of discovery via the Youth Ag Summit. Their paths crossed in Australia earlier this year at Nuffield’s annual Contemporary Scholars Conference. In this episode we hear about their stories and the organizations that brought them together. Want to learn more from Maycon? Don’t forget to check out his blog post about his experience at Nuffield and the 2019 Youth Ag Summit! ***** "What does Agriculture Need?" by Maycon Santos https://www.cropscience.bayer.com/who-we-are/education-outreach/a/what-does-agriculture-need Follow us on social media: www.instagram.com/youthagsummit www.facebook.com/youthagsummit

Communication is the Key to Funding Success, with Peter Ford and Georgie Aley

Right. It’s time to get funded... but how? In this episode we speak to Peter Ford and Georgie Aley – two experts who have the answers. They are both masters in the art of communicating with people who have the funds and are looking to invest. At its most exciting this comes in the form of a big captivating pitch that wins over a room of wealthy investors. But it can also take the form a simple one-on-one conversation, bringing a project to life step-by-step. They are important skills to learn for any change-maker dedicated to Feeding a Hungry Planet. ***** Find out more about the Youth Ag Summit at www.youthagsummit.com Follow us on social media: www.twitter.com/youthagsummit www.instagram.com/youthagsummit www.facebook.com/youthagsummit

Charting a Course for Lasting Change, with Alexander Soeriyadi and Aimee Snowden

You have identified a problem worth solving and can envisage a solution that will work. But even if the destination is clear, the way to get there is not. The development of any project will require change-makers to stay flexible while honing their ideas and finding willing customers. In this episode we hear from Alexander Soeriyadi and Aimee Snowden, two young agvocates bringing two very different projects to life. The Youth AgVocate Summit is a unique opportunity to connect and empower the next generation of agricultural change-makers. Every two years, we bring together 100 global young leaders aged 18 to 25, for networking, debates, skills training, and project development. The end goal? To equip young people to take concrete action on one of humanity’s most pressing problems: how to feed a hungry planet. ***** Find out more about the Youth Ag Summit at www.youthagsummit.com Follow us on social media: www.twitter.com/youthagsummit www.instagram.com/youthagsummit www.facebook.com/youthagsummit

System Mapping for Problems Worth Solving, with Maurizio Chiurazzi and Kelly Hodgins

Problems rarely exist in isolation. They exist within a complex system of communities and industries and governments. Only by mapping this system can the deepest level problems be identified. In this episode we hear from Maurizio Jr. Chiurazzi and Kelly Hodgins, two young change-makers employing the power of System Mapping in their work. The Youth AgVocate Summit is a unique opportunity to connect and empower the next generation of agricultural change-makers. Every two years, we bring together 100 global young leaders aged 18 to 25, for networking, debates, skills training, and project development. The end goal? To equip young people to take concrete action on one of humanity’s most pressing problems: how to feed a hungry planet. ***** Find out more about the Youth Ag Summit at www.youthagsummit.com Follow us on social media: www.twitter.com/youthagsummit www.instagram.com/youthagsummit www.facebook.com/youthagsummit

The Path to Empowerment - Risper Wanja Njagi & Jesus Madrazo

In this episode we hear the story of Risper Wanja Njagi, a young Kenyan leading a new generation of AgVocates in the country that she loves. Risper is a founding member of AGRIKUA, an innovative project to educate and empower young women to pursue a career in agriculture. Risper is passionate about fostering leadership and creating role models in smallholder farming communities all across the developing world. We also hear from Jesus Madrazo, Head of Agricultural Affairs and Sustainability at Bayer Crop Science, who speaks to the way industry leaders support the development of young women in agriculture and the pivotal role they will play in feeding a hungry planet. ***** Find out more about the Youth Ag Summit at www.youthagsummit.com Follow us on social media: www.twitter.com/youthagsummit www.instagram.com/youthagsummit www.facebook.com/youthagsummit