Consulting Services
As President of Borlaug Consulting, Julie Borlaug is a specialist with 22 years of experience in technology and innovation; internal/external messaging; conceptualizing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive public and private sector partnerships; fundraising; business; development; and domestic and international public speaking. Julie has helped many start-ups, small businesses, and NGOs develop or reshape their corporate messaging to align with their target audiences, like farmers, financial partners, and regulatory bodies. She works seamlessly with her clients' leadership, internal communications, and marketing teams for long-term success.
She has successfully created and implemented personalized government relations and outreach for clients with federal agencies, Congressional members, and key stakeholder groups. Julie has assisted in the fundraising efforts of NGOs to create long-term growth funding plans and map out new donors. Julie often speaks on behalf of clients at high-level events to further brand awareness and her clients' corporate message.
Agricultural Industry Liaison
Julie Borlaug leverages her expertise to bridge the gap between farmers and the broader agricultural sector. She works to amplify farmer voices and foster collaborative partnerships across government agencies, research institutions, universities, NGOs, private sector organizations, and agricultural associations. Through her leadership, Julie develops strategies that drive innovation, elevate awareness, and create meaningful, sustainable impact across the agricultural value chain.
Communications Strategy Expertise
Providing tailored communication strategies, Borlaug Consulting helps the agricultural industry articulate compelling messages to the public, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of agriculture. Her consultancy services enhance messaging, branding, and outreach, ensuring impactful and resonant communication across diverse audiences in the agricultural landscape.
Conference Curation and Facilitation
Julie Borlaug curates impactful conferences that amplify underrepresented voices in agriculture while fostering collaboration and idea exchange. By bridging agriculture with industries beyond its borders, she creates dynamic platforms that drive innovation, inspire progress, and encourage cross-sector partnerships for lasting impact. She offers keynote speaking engagements at events, advocating for various agricultural issues and representing organizations to promote innovation collaboration and cross-industry approaches in agriculture.
Agricultural Policy Advocacy
Julie Borlaug delivers targeted advocacy services, engaging with governmental bodies at local, national, and international levels to champion agricultural innovation. Her expertise navigates policy landscapes, advocating for progressive reforms and resource allocation to drive forward-thinking agricultural initiatives that benefit both farmers and the broader community.
Facilitating Funding Partnerships in Agriculture
Julie Borlaug specializes in facilitating connections between organizations and valuable funding opportunities within the agricultural sphere. Her consultancy service navigates the intricate landscape of funding sources, linking innovative agricultural initiatives with appropriate financial support, thereby empowering organizations to drive impactful change and sustainable growth in the industry.
Innovative Thinking Workshops and Team Development
Julie Borlaug offers tailoring workshops to foster creative thinking within companies, cultivating an environment that encourages teams to explore unconventional approaches in the agricultural sector. Through interactive sessions and tailored strategies, Borlaug inspires teams to think beyond conventional boundaries, igniting innovation and collaborative problem-solving to address challenges in the agriculture value chain.
