Grain Growers Association (GGA) recently announced that Garth Wickson of Coolamon, Chris Blanchard of Junee and John Francis from Wagga are among 15 leaders selected by an industry leadership panel.

During the next 12 months, the future grain leaders will visit with industry leaders, tour successful businesses, meet leading entrepreneurs and hear the latest in research.

Participants will also receive communication, media, advocacy and leadership training, meet with the GGA executive team and learn from each other through structured teleconferences and online networking activities.

The program commences on October, 21 2009 and runs through until July, 28 2010.