Who are agriculture's next generation workforce? And how can we attract them to a career in ag?

The agricultural industry is crying out for more skilled workers. And for those who live in regional Australia, a career in agriculture takes little convincing. But for our urban cousins, what can we be doing at a school level to attract more students to consider an agricultural career? 

To visit the new suite of agricultural career educational resources mentioned in this podcast, please check out the Cultivating futures: Engaging secondary school students in the world of agricultural careers report. 

Featuring:

• Dr Jamie Manning, Senior Lecturer, Agriculture, CQ University  
• Mitch Arvidson, Careers Advisor, Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus