Impact Assessment: Rural Women's Award Program
This report presents an independent economic impact assessment of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Program, focused on the 2022 to 2025 cohorts.
WORKFORCE AND LEADERSHIP
Careers in Agriculture
6 pages
Published: 5 Jan 2024
Publication Code: 24-006
Author(s): CQ University Agri-tech Education and Extension
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Many people believe working in the agriculture industry involves unskilled, low-paid roles, outside on farms in rural areas. But, in reality, the world of agricultural work needs a diverse range of skilled people working in different environments from the paddock to the plate. Discover more about these careers by reading this fact sheet.
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