The project sought to achieve the following • Consider the factors that influence training for the agricultural sector • Provide case study examples of the successful development of community based pre employment training initiatives for high school students • Identify the key factors for the successful development and delivery of these types of pre employment courses

The New Zealand Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme develops emerging agribusiness leaders to help shape the future of New Zealand agribusiness and rural affairs. Lincoln University has been involved with this leaders programme since 1979 when it was launched with a grant from the Kellogg Foundation, USA.