High school students embrace agriculture

High School students from Nudgee and Clayfield College spent three days at UQ Gatton discovering the variety of fun and rewarding jobs available in agriculture.

Nudgee College year 11 student Ben Endicott-Davies thoroughly enjoyed the few days and was surprised at the variety of options available at UQ Gatton.

“The camp has been really fun! The food has been really good and the beds have been comfortable,” Mr Endicott-Davies said.

“I have been really surprised at the large range of facilities and study areas available.

“I definitely want to come back after school and study veterinary science or agricultural science.”

On the first day of the camp, students visited Beef City and Withcott Seedlings and were exposed to how agricultural companies operate out in industry.

The students were then involved in several activities with UQ staff and students in the areas of animals, veterinary science, environment, plants, rural operations and agribusiness.

Media: Erin Pearl at the Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Veterinary Science (07 5460 1229, 0409 265 587 or e.pearl@uq.edu.au)