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Why should you consider a career in farming? Here are some reasons. You've just got to get your hands dirty!
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Women in Agriculture: Mary and Nancy Lester
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Agriculture in the Classroom NL and the NL Young Farmers present the Women in Agriculture Series featuring Mary and Susan Lester from Lester's Farm Market in St. John's, NL. They discuss what it's like working on a family farm, how advancements in technology helped evolve their farm over the years, and why education and hard work are important aspects of running a successful farm business.
Women in Agriculture: Pauline Duivenvoorden
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Agriculture in the Classroom NL and the NL Young Farmers present the Women in Agriculture Series featuring Pauline Duivenvoorden, co-owner of Barn Fine Eggs in Deer Lake and Headline Holsteins Dairy Farm in Little Rapids. She discusses growing up on a farm, why self-confidence is especially important for women in the agriculture industry, and how technology helps with farm efficiency.
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Women in Agriculture: Krista Chatman
Agriculture in the Classroom NL and NL Young Farmers present the Women in Agriculture Series featuring Krista Chatman from Three Mile Ridge. She talks about starting and growing a successful farm and the diverse array of crops that can be grown in NL.
Women in Agriculture: Lauralee Ledrew
Agriculture in the Classroom NL and NL Young Farmers present the Women in Agriculture Series featuring Lauralee Ledrew from Upper Humber Settlement. She talks about starting with small-scale farming and forming strong community connections to grow your business.
Women in Agriculture: Megan Samms
Agriculture in the Classroom NL and NL Young Farmers present the Women in Agriculture Series featuring Megan Samms from Tuckaway Farm Apiary & Apothecary. She talks about low-tech organic farming and the benefits of regenerative agriculture.
Women in Agriculture: Sharon Wright
Agriculture in the Classroom NL and NL Young Farmers present the Women in Agriculture Series featuring Sharon Wright from Wright's Family Farm. She talks about what it takes to build a successful farming business and her work as an instructor at the College of the North Atlantic’s Agriculture Technician Co-op Program in Corner Brook.