A couple weeks back, I spotted through the Global Food Forum that Nutrien Ag Solutions has decided to partner with Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia. This move marks a big investment in how the ag industry interacts with the next generation of producers. So I decided to ring up Carissa Buckland, who works in Nutrien as their Director of Corporate Affairs.
Carissa shares her unconventional journey from studying history and politics to working on farms and eventually climbing the corporate ladder in agri-business. This conversation explores the wide variety of career paths in agriculture and the importance of helping young people navigate their way into the industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ag Workforce Challenges
02:53 Nutrien's Graduate Program and Recruitment Strategies
05:50 Diversity and Inclusion in Agriculture
08:47 Partnerships for Education in Agriculture
12:00 Career Opportunities Beyond Farming
14:57 Empowering Women in Agriculture Leadership
Resources:
- Nutrien Ag Solutions: nutrienagsolutions.com.au
- Learn more about PEIFA: piefa.edu.au
- Humans of Agriculture: humansofagriculture.com
Rabobank Grad Program: If you're on the lookout for a graduate role, head over to Rabobank.com.au to apply for their 2026 Graduate program before the 18th of August!
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