KANIVA’S Edwina Simpson is one of 10 agronomists throughout Australia to be recognised for their work.
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Miss Simpson was nominated for the Adama Young Agronomist of the Year award.
The aim of the award is to encourage the efforts of young people in the field.
Miss Simpson, 26, said it was a total surprise when she found out she was nominated.
“The winner and two runner-ups will win an overseas study tour,” she said.
“The location hasn’t been announced yet.
“There is still an interview process that I have to go through to determine the winners.”
Winners will be announced in February.
Miss Simpson works at Western Ag at Kaniva.
She grew up in NSW.
“Agronomy was a career I initially considered while studying at university,” she said. “I started applying for jobs in the Wimmera while studying in central NSW.
“I entered the workforce as a graduate agronomist shortly before graduating from a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management.”
Miss Simpson said she knew she wanted to work directly with growers once she had finished studying.
“Agronomy presents a great opportunity to contribute to the sustainability of my clients’ farming operations,” she said.
“As well as a bachelor degree I have completed a Diploma of Agronomy, which I did as part of my graduate agronomy role.” Miss Simpson said she enjoyed the challenges of primary production.
“I like working through the obstacles of each season with my clients,” she said.
“Helping my clients work towards their goals is a very satisfying part of my job.”
Other nominees were Michael Harris, Domonic Hogg and Casey Onus from NSW; Tim Heath from Queensland; Daniel Hillebrand and Zack Zweck from South Australia; Ellen Grinther from Shepparton; and Kirsty Smith and Helen Wyatt from Western Australia.
The Adama Young Agronomist of the Year award is open to any agronomist under the age of 30.
.Last year, winners of the award went on a study tour of the United States.
