Austin Grace (@austingrace99) grew up on a family farm near Young, fostering a deep love for the sheep and wool industry while working alongside family at Demondrille Merinos. He honed his skills further through a 2-year traineeship as a jackaroo at Egelabra Merino stud before pursuing formal education.

Austin holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management from Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, and a Certificate IV in Wool-classing. Returning to Egelabra Merino Stud post-graduation, he served as Assistant Manager, overseeing livestock operations and mentoring a team of jackaroos.

Currently, Austin serves as Manager at Bogo Merinos in Cootamundra. In addition, he operates 'AG Livestock', offering sheep classing, ram selections, and consultancy services across NSW.

Notable accolades include being a 2021 Peter Westblade Scholar, securing first place in the 2023 AWEX national wool classers competition, and completing the AWI breeding leadership course.

With a passion for the sheep and wool industry, Austin is dedicated to enhancing merino breeding for greater profitability. He also actively contributes to industry advancement through training and educational initiatives.

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