Here’s a reason why I support the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists. It is because of programs like the IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism awards. These winners attend a pre-Congress Boot Camp.

The winners participate in a two-day boot camp to develop their professional skills in agricultural journalism and get a broader global perspective in agricultural communication. The first day’s program is joint with the Master class. The award-winners get expert training in agricultural journalism and will report running news during the congress.

Let’s meet one of them.

Lindi van Rooyen has been a journalist at Farmer’s Weekly since 2010. She began her career as a news reporter, later venturing into travel writing and has now found a home at South Africa’s leading English agricultural magazine. Lindi writes a wide range of agricultural related articles including investigative news, opinion columns and farm production features. She has won several awards during her career, the highlight of which is the latest award from the IFAJ.

2012 IFAJ Congress Photo Album