Growing up in Western Sydney with no connection to agriculture, Samantha Wan’s path into the wool industry was anything but typical.

In this week's episode, Sam talks with Ferg about finding agriculture through high school ag, building confidence without a family farming background, and the role mentors and community played in shaping her career. 

She and Mark discuss her work across the wool value chain, including auctioneering, technology and systems innovation within Elders, and the development of the world-first automated wool handling facility in Melbourne. Sam also shares why understanding the full journey of wool matters, from on-farm decisions through to market outcomes 

Sam is a great example of what you can achieve if you really chase your goals and is a true asset to the Agricultural industry. 

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