Opening young eyes to the world of ag

From fresh-picked strawberries to high-tech tractors, the journey from paddock to plate relies on an incredible mix of skills, smarts, and dedication. But ask most young people what it means to “work on a farm,” and chances are they’ll say, “picking and packing.”

Everything Ag is flipping that script.

Led by Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) Officer Amy Nash, the event brought together students, training providers, and industry leaders to show that agriculture isn’t just a job - it’s a career full of possibility.

Held at Caboolture State High School - home to one of the region’s most impressive school agriculture programs - students from across Southeast Queensland explored the hands-on world of ag. They met animals, tested equipment, and connected with real-life professionals working in science, trades, tech, and agribusiness.

Backed by Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, the City of Moreton Bay, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation, and AgForce Queensland’s School to Industry Partnership Program (SIPP), the day was about more than just awareness. It was about inspiration - and smashing the outdated ideas of what a “farm job” really looks like.

The Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network is funded by the Queensland Government.

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