As a keynote speaker at forums like NSW Farmers and Australian Women in Agriculture, Katja inspires audiences with her passion and expertise. Featured in newspapers such as The Land and named among the 40 Under 40 by the Central Western Daily, Liberal, and Western Advocate as an up-and-coming personality to watch, she has cemented her status as a rising star in Australian agriculture. Her thriving online community highlights her ability to connect and influence.
Working alongside her husband, Ned, on his family’s 11,000-acre farming enterprise, Katja brings hands-on experience in managing diverse agricultural operations. From breeding stud and commercial Shorthorns to raising trade steers, growing pivot-irrigated lucerne, and overseeing various cropping activities, Katja has an intimate understanding of the hard work and dedication that farming demands. Her real-world expertise, combined with her natural ability to connect with people, makes her an authentic and relatable voice for rural life—an ideal choice as a speaker for your next event.