Growing up on a Gippsland dairy farm taught Sallie Jones the value of resilience and resourcefulness.
In 2016, at the height of the dairy crisis, Sallie co-founded Gippsland Jersey with a mission to bring positivity back to the industry. Guided by three simple but powerful pillars, fair prices for farmers, social change in rural mental health, and kindness, the business has grown into a values-driven brand that continues to inspire.
Sallie’s leadership journey has been strengthened by the support of the Gardiner Foundation, which sponsored her place in the Australian Rural Leadership Program (ARLP). The experience gave her confidence, knowledge, and networks she might never have been able to access otherwise.
“I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity through Gardiner,” Sallie says. “It’s cemented for me that I can do this, even when it’s hard. If we don’t have people stepping up, our industry will be in a mess.”
Watch Sallie’s story in her own words.