Australia Grower Study Tour USA

Applications are open for the Australia Grower Study Tour USA – closing 10 July

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), together with Hort Innovation, is accepting applications for the inaugural Australian Grower Study Tour headed to Florida in October. Applications close 10 July 2026.

The Global Grower Leaders Program will strengthen leadership capability within Australian horticulture through structured international industry engagement at the Global Produce and Floral Show 2026.

The program will provide exposure to global innovation, emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, retail environments, international supply chains, and industry mentors.

Apply now

Key details

• Up to 10 Australian growers, places are limited
• Applications close 10 July 2026
• Opportunity to visit the Global Produce & Floral Show
• Alumni of the IFPA A-NZ Produce Executive Program (PEP) and/or levy funded growers will be considered favourably
• Recipients notified end of July

Visit the IFPA website for more information and to apply

Want to learn more? Come along to the webinar

Thinking about applying for the IFPA Australian Grower Study Tour to the USA?
Join Belinda Wilson, Managing Director IFPA A-NZ, and Tom McCue, R&D Manager, Hort Innovation for a short, informative webinar designed to give you everything you need to know before applications close on 10 July.

Whether you’re considering applying or sharing the opportunity with others, this session will provide a clear overview of the program and what’s involved.

If you can’t attend, don’t worry – we will be recording it, so make sure you register to receive the video post-session.

Webinar details

Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 12.00pm – 12.30pm (AEST)
Registration: Free

Register for the webinar here

This article appears as part of the 3 July 2026 issue of Guacamole, our e-Newsletter.