Spring Newsletter

What’s been happening at AFFE?

It’s been a busy few months for Australian Future Farmers Exchange, and we are incredibly excited about where AFFE is heading!

From getting young people out on farms and into real agricultural experiences, to connecting them with farmers, industry and career opportunities, our goal remains simple — to help young people discover just how exciting a future in Australian Agriculture can be.

We believe you don’t need to grow up on a farm, have years of agricultural experience or know exactly what career you want. Sometimes all it takes is an opportunity to get out there, have a go, meet the right people and see what’s possible.

And that’s what AFFE is all about.

Coming up.........

We have been working behind the scenes on some AFFE merchandise and planning for tour in 2027.

If you are a teacher and interested in having a chat about our tours and to get your hands on some merch, Russ and Amanda are heading to the Agriculture Teacher Professional Development Conference at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga on the 13-14th October 2026.

Its always a great time at Charles Sturt Uni, with so many passionate and amazing educators coming together with the shared goal to inspire young people in the field of agriculture.

We’d love to meet you there.

Next exciting news is.....

AFFE 2027 Ag Immersion Tour — APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Want to spend a week immersed in Australian Agriculture?

Our 2027 AFFE Ag Immersion Tour to Queensland is now open for applications!

We’re planning another exciting, hands-on, agriculture-packed week, 20th - 26th June 2027, giving young people the opportunity to experience agriculture from the paddock right through to the wider industry.

You’ll meet farmers and industry professionals, hang out with other like minded young people, get hands-on, see different agricultural enterprises and discover career opportunities you may never have even considered.

And remember — you don't have to be an agricultural expert!

All we’re looking for is an interest in agriculture, a willingness to have a go and a desire to learn.

Tell us a little bit about yourself, what interests you and why you’d like to come along.

You never know where one week could take you!

If this sound like something that interests you, head to our website and and click on the 'How to apply' button.

We can’t wait to read your applications, learn more about you and see the amazing young people who will become part of the AFFE family in 2027.

The Future for AFFE

Amanda and Russ have also been working on another exciting step for AFFE.

We are looking at ways to help young agriculture enthusiasts turn their passion for agriculture into lifelong careers — connecting young people with opportunities, industry and the people who can help them take that next step.

As many of us know it is often very daunting to find your first job after you leave school, particularly if you feel you may not have the required skills, know the right people or have the passion but not sure where to start. This is the problem we have been working on at AFFE, to connect young people with the passion, drive and vision to work in the Ag sector with the farmers who are looking for the next generation to pass on their skills and knowledge.

So if you are a young person who needs help to find your first job in agriculture, or a farmer, industry leader who would really like to take on a young person please flick us an email or phone call, we would love to chat more.

So stay tuned for the future… there’s plenty more to come!

The Future of Australian Agriculture starts with people.

At AFFE, we believe the future of agriculture isn’t just about technology, machinery, crops, livestock or innovation.

It’s about people.

It’s about giving young Australians the opportunity to discover agriculture, meet the people behind it and find their place within an industry that has so much to offer.

Amanda and Russ are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported AFFE, opened their gates, shared their knowledge, sponsored our programs, encouraged a young person to have a go or simply followed along with what we’re doing.

Thank you.

Russell and Amanda