More About Knowledge to Practice
Knowledge To Practice works across two core areas - the Agriculture Branch and the People Branch — with a shared focus on the human side of change.
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We are real people working with real people. Whether someone is stepping into rural land ownership or navigating leadership, workplace challenges or to be the best version of themselves, the common thread is people — how they think, communicate, make decisions and show up.
Knowledge to Practice Branches
The Agriculture Branch
Our Agriculture Branch supports hobby farmers and rural landholders through programs such as the I Bought A Farm Bootcamp. This work helps people move from purchase to practical ownership with clarity and confidence, blending practical knowledge with mindset, planning and people considerations to reduce overwhelm and support better decisions.
The People Branch
The People Branch includes People In The Workplace, supporting leaders, boards and teams to build strong culture, communication and leadership in practice. This work focuses on real conversations, shared expectations and creating workplaces where people feel capable, connected and accountable.
More Than Just These Programs
Alongside these offerings, we deliver other tailored workshops, facilitation and support for individuals, businesses, clubs and community organisations.
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Across everything we do, we focus on building Clarity, Connection and Confidence - because when people feel clear, connected and confident, better outcomes follow.
Our Team
Guidance, Inspiration and Support
Katie Zerner
Founder & Facilitative Trainer
Katie is the co-founder of Knowledge To Practice and works across both the People Branch and the Agriculture Branch, with a strong focus on building clarity, connection and confidence.
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Katie has lived on her rural property for almost 30 years and has a deep understanding of the realities of living and working within the rural industry, alongside running her own businesses. This lived experience shapes her practical, grounded approach and her ability to work effectively across both agricultural and people-focused settings.
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With a background in health and wellness, coaching and business ownership, Katie has worked extensively with individuals, teams, boards and community organisations to strengthen communication, leadership and workplace culture. She has run businesses with staff and has first-hand experience working within governance and community-based environments.
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Katie is known for working in plain language, asking thoughtful questions and helping people turn insight into action.
Andrew Zerner
Founder & Facilitative Trainer
Andrew is a co-founder of Knowledge To Practice an works across both the Agriculture Branch and the People Branch of Knowledge To Practice, bringing deep, lived experience in farming, business and facilitation.
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A fifth-generation farmer, Andrew runs his own grazing business and has been grazing regeneratively for over 25 years. His work is grounded in practical, on-the-ground experience and a long-term view of land stewardship, sustainability and productivity.
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Alongside his work with Knowledge To Practice and the farm, Andrew works off-farm as a teacher, coach and consultant with Resource Consulting Services, supporting people and organisations across the agricultural sector. He brings strong facilitation skills to multi-day workshops and has extensive experience working with boards, committees, managers and teams in regional and community-based settings.
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Andrew’s facilitation style is practical, inclusive and grounded in real-world experience, supporting people to navigate complexity, accountability and change with confidence.