Connecting growers across the land

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will aim to bridge the geographical boundaries of producers nation-wide with the launch of its online community group.

The Australian Table Grape Industry Growing Community will launch in May and be open to those employed – either in paid or unpaid roles – in table grape businesses in Australia.

ATGA communications manager Terryn Milner said the closed group would provide an opportunity for industry members to connect and collaborate, to enhance industry cohesion.

“If the last few years have shown us anything it’s that connection is really important, even when we’re physically isolated from others,” Terryn said.

“We have producers located all around Australia, and some are in really remote areas where they probably don’t chat regularly with any other producers

Shaping our communications

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) is calling for producers and industry members to help steer industry communications in the right direction!

The ATGA is seeking people in all growing regions to provide regular updates on local industry and advise on communications content.

Fancy yourself a writer? Photographer? Maybe you have ideas about what growers are interested in and feel like sharing.

from around Australia. Especially in challenging production years, I think it’s useful to reach out to others, who knows what might come of it.

“I think this group gives people working in table grape businesses the chance to learn more about producers in other regions, share information, resources and simply provide a bit of support for the industry.

“After a tricky year, I think we need it.”

The community group will share fortnightly Pick of the Bunch links, export data, job opportunities, events, innovative technologies, and generate talking points within industry.

ATGA communications and industry development staff will monitor and contribute to the community group as part of TG22001, Table grape industry communications program, which began in November 2022.

To join the group, people must have a profile in their own name. Anonymous users or those using dummy profiles will not be accepted.

If you need assistance in setting up a Facebook page, or joining the group, please contact Terryn at tmilner@atga.net.au v

Minimal contact is required for those interested in helping out and simply means engaging in regular phone calls and providing industry updates to our industry development or communications teams.

The ATGA wants growers to actively participate in the development of relevant communications content, to ensure all the ATGA communications avenues continue to meet the needs of the entire table grape growing community.

Contact Terryn: tmilner@atga.net.au to become involved.