by Melissa Neal | Feb 2, 2015 | Agriculture, Education, RASV
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of navigating the RASV Heifer Challenge vehicle over 2000km to assess over 180 heifers. Travelling and discussing stock with an exceptional cattleman, Judge Jack Woodburn of Forbes, NSW was an amazing experience. This reminded me of...
by Melissa Neal | Jan 19, 2015 | Education, Shows
Have you hear the saying “Don’t work with children or animals”? Well, why not put them both together! The Angus Youth RoundUp is an exceptional event for cattle enthusiasts. I’ve been involved with RoundUp since 2002, it is an annual four-day beef industry education...
by Melissa Neal | Dec 4, 2014 | Education
‘Science careers for a new Green Revolution’ was the theme of this years Primary Industry Center for Science Education (PICSE) Conference in Ballarat. Speaking on my role in agriculture, projects I’ve worked on, opportunities and careers in agriculture, I was...
by Melissa Neal | Oct 26, 2014 | Education, Shows
The Bendigo Show School Garden Program encourages students and families to learn practically where their food comes from, how plants grow and foster healthy living. Schools are encouraged to enter the two new classes added to the Bendigo Show Horticultural section...
by Melissa Neal | Oct 24, 2014 | Education, Leadership, RASV, Rural Ambassador, Shows
Using the prize money from winning the Victorian Rural Ambassador, I attended the RAS of the Commonwealth Conference 2014 in Brisbane, with the RASV Team. This was invaluable to learn how shows around the world operate. To help agricultural shows thrive in the 21st...
