Applications open for the 2024 BGAJ Journalism Training Award 27 Jan 2024

In July 2023, our newest member of the team, Hannah, paid a visit to John Deere HQ in Nottingham for the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists (BGAJ) Journalism Training Award.

The BGAJs’ John Deere Training Course has been running for more than 30 years and has an extraordinary track record in helping journalists, public relations (PR) professionals and marketeers enter the industry.

Led by David Mascord, a renowned journalist and lecturer, and supported by a range of experienced guest speakers including Farmers Weekly editor, Andrew Meredith, successful applicants embark on the two-and-a-half-day course aimed to develop their skillset.

The course involved writing exercises, group work and a press conference scenario, and participants get the opportunity to drive a John Deere tractor and enjoy a sociable evening meal with their fellow students.

The 2024 course will be held from 30 June – 2 July with accommodation provided at the Crowne Plaza in Nottingham and the course held at John Deere’s UK & Ireland headquarters nearby at Langar.

Applicants must be studying in or resident in Great Britain and need to apply by 31 March 2024.