There are many fascinating pockets of Aussie agriculture and Grace Griffiths is keen to explore them all.

A few years ago, Grace created 101 Ag Pathways to showcase the plethora of roles and career pathways into agriculture. 

Grace is an agronomist, cotton grower, GIS specialist and part of her family business Data Ag, based in Goodiwindi QLD. 

She chats about the chaos of juggling multiple roles, how her side passion project is opening doors to a new generation of ag professionals, and why Bayer's crop innovation is shaping a more sustainable and attractive cotton industry. 

 
Takeaways

• Grace wears multiple hats: agronomist, cotton grower, and sustainability lead for Data Ag
• Traceability is crucial for the cotton industry
• Returning to her hometown of Gundawindi involves navigating community expectations
• Bayer's innovations have significantly reduced pesticide use in cotton farming 
• 101 Ag Pathways aims to educate about diverse agricultural careers
• Networking with CEOs reveals the human side of corporate agriculture
• Resilience and innovation are fundamental to rural communities

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Grace Griffiths and the Cotton Industry

03:07 The Importance of Traceability in Cotton Production

05:52 Grace's Journey Back to Gundawindi

12:00 Innovations in Cotton Farming and Bayer's Role

15:07 The Evolution of Cotton Varieties and Sustainability

18:01 101 Ag Career Pathways: Bridging the Knowledge Gap

21:09 Exploring Overlooked Careers in Agriculture

Links:

• Check out 101 Ag Pathways and follow Grace's work on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Learn more about Bayer Australia and New Zealand, follow them on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• More episodes at Humans of Agriculture

This is a sponsored series in partnership with Bayer Crop Science Australia, showcasing Bayer's commitment to innovation; supporting Aussie agriculture and backing rural communities.
 
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