Grounded in Agriculture – Katie Baker and the Rural Leadership Programme.

About this episode

Exploring the Rural Leadership Programme

In this episode of Grounded in Agriculture, host Brian interviews Katie Baker about her recent selection for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Rural Leadership Programme for 2026 – 2027. Katie shares her unique connection to agriculture, her motivations for applying, and the significance of this opportunity in shaping her understanding of the sector.

The conversation delves into the programme’s structure, the application process, and the diverse backgrounds of the cohort members. Katie reflects on the importance of collaboration in addressing agricultural challenges and highlights her aspirations to contribute positively to the future of Welsh agriculture.

In this episode

Katie Baker

Katie Baker

Katie is a fluent Welsh speaker and understands the importance of providing clients with a professional service in their native language. She also has a sound knowledge of the North Wales coast and the issues that frequently affect her clients within that area.

Photograph of Brian Evans

Brian Evans

In his present role Brian is responsible for the management of the practice, assisted by an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professional managers.

He also offers the firm’s Dispute Resolution Department the benefit of his wealth of experience in the field of litigation and dispute resolution.

Brian is a CEDR Accredited Mediator and continues with his mediation practice alongside his management role.