Burdekin Life readers may remember Home Hill State High School teacher, Louise Nicholas, who was nobly nominated for the Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Her efforts were recognised for her ‘Grow Your Own’ initiative as she advocated for agricultural changes and empowered young students to engaged in the industry.
Louise highlights the importance of encouraging students to pursue a career in agriculture as she showcases the diverse industry opportunities that are available to students, while fostering growth and success in their own communities.
“There is so much out there,” Louise explained
“There is a lack of trained workforce in industry and agriculture, and to encourage our students to pursue careers in industry, we have partnered with local industry and agricultural businesses and farms to show students what’s on offer.”
“Exposing students to the diverse and various aspect of industry and agriculture is critical and it encourages students to enter a career in industry that they may not have known was an option,” she said.
Although Louise didn’t bring home the prestigious award for 2024, she spoke on her admiration and gratitude from the opportunity. She reflected on the successes of award winner Kate Lamason and acknowledged the dedication showcased by rural business women where they have driven such passion into their businesses.
Louise claimed this year to be a lesson of development both personally and professionally and she will continue to thrive towards change in agriculture as she leads younger generations into the field.
“I am proud that I was able to spread the word about the importance of agriculture education, raising the profile of building school to industry connections and inspiring our young people to consider a career in agriculture,” she said.
“Congratulations Kate Lamason from Little Tuna, Cairns!
“Kate is a dedicated rural business woman who is driven to showcase their Australian product showcasing wild caught tuna.
“I am looking forward to the day that I can purchase Little Tuna from my local supermarket as I have a son that just loves tuna so no doubt your product will be in our house very soon!
“Thank you AgriFutures Australia, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland), Westpac and Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) for the incredible opportunity.
“Thank you also to my Burdekin Community and the QLD Agricultural Teachers Association for getting behind the "Grow Your Own" networking and engagement initiative.
“It has been a great journey so far with these ladies and such a privilege to be an AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award finalist with Kate, Tash Kocks and Kylie Martin Hollonds.
“We all now join the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Alumni community of over 300 strong and proud women!”
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Caption: Louise Nicholas with Nominees of the Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
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