AS many as 400 future producers and agribusiness professionals gathered at the Ekka on Tuesday afternoon to hear about the benefits and rewards of a career in agriculture.
AgForce general president Grant Maudsley said the school children were shown "a taste" of what a career in agriculture could deliver during RNA Career Conversations, presented by AgForce and CQ University, in the Ekka's Centre Ring.
"The group heard from young leaders from the beef industry, as well as other representatives from a range of organisations including AgForce, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and CQ University," he said.
"The students were chosen because they are involved in the agriculture industry through their school's show team, junior judging and junior paraders."
Dalby State High School students Dylan Lavaring, Sarah Wirth, Thomas Llewellyn and Dan Gray with speaker Susan McDonald, CEO Super Butcher. Click on the image to view a gallery on the event.
Mr Maudsley said the event demonstrated a career in agriculture was as diverse as breeding cattle or planting a crop, right through to technology development and scientific research.
"We want to encourage students to take the next step towards an exciting and rewarding career in agriculture by giving them an opportunity to hear from potential future employers.
"It is also an opportunity for our industry to speak to future employees and explain what agriculture can offer them."
Each student received information about educational options that will lead to a fulfilling career in the agriculture industry.
