My dream job: Farmer

By Chelsea Channing
Published July 8, 2015

Growing up on a farm in Thorpdale Victoria, Stuart Jennings was always first on scene to lend a hand when there was work to be done. Now as an adult, not much has changed, but the young farmer found time to stop for a chat with EducationHQ, to tell us about life on the farm, how studying at TAFE has helped him in his work, and how to get your foot in the door if you’re not from a farming background.

What led you to become a farmer Stuart?

The family farm. I’m the youngest of three kids and my older ...

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