What they said

What are your plans within the agricultural industry? In the future, Jess plans to work with sheep and cattle. She said she enjoys farming because it’s a hands-on job where she gets to interact with others face-to-face, and work as a team.

Are you involved in agriculture currently? Jess is completing a school-based apprenticeship, Certificate II in Horticulture. Her grandparents also own a Merino sheep and Angus cattle farm.

Adam Thackeray

Year 10.

Notre Dame College, Shepparton.

What are your plans within the agricultural industry? Adam wants to own his own farm. He is interested in agriculture because he enjoys the work — especially working with crops and livestock.

Are you involved in agriculture currently? Adam lives on a farm.

Elmo Yeatman

Year 10.

Notre Dame College, Shepparton.

What are your plans within the agricultural industry? Elmo plans to work with sheep and cattle in the future. He enjoys practical work, operating machinery and working with animals. He said he found farming/agriculture very rewarding.

Are you involved in agriculture currently? He lives on a farm, where his family has sheep, cattle and crops.

Jared Barber

Year 10.

Notre Dame College, Shepparton.

What are your plans within the agricultural industry? Jared wants to work with beef cattle in the future, as he enjoys working with animals. He likes working with his hands, riding his motorbike and using machinery.

Are you involved in agriculture currently? Jared lives on a cropping farm, and he also works part-time at a beef/dairy farm.