DIGGING DEEPER - Young Ambition: Taylor Dennett's Journey in Agriculture
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In this episode of Digging Deeper, the host welcomes Taylor, the youngest guest so far at just 15 years old. Taylor, who lives on a farm and has a deep-rooted passion for agriculture, shares her early memories of farm life, including feeding a neighbour's calf at the age of four. She discusses her involvement in cattle showing, working at a dairy, and managing her own stud, Lookout Angus. Taylor aims to study agriculture at Marcus Oldham College after completing a 12-month farm placement through the Ag Career Start program. She talks about the challenges and benefits of being a young person in the agricultural industry and her future aspirations for her stud. The episode closes with Taylor sharing a surprising fact about the influence of diet and genetics on the color of fat in meat.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:10 Taylor's Early Interest in Agriculture
01:36 Memories from the Farm
02:31 School Life and Farm Responsibilities
03:18 Cattle Showing Beginnings
05:29 Building a Stud and Future Plans
11:14 Daily Routine and Farm Operations
12:30 New Heifers and Property Locations
12:59 Flood Management Strategies
13:37 Interest in Marcus Oldham College
15:46 Career Aspirations in the Stud Industry
17:06 Challenges and Benefits for Young People in Agriculture
19:26 Agriculture and Education
23:21 Extracurricular Activities and Hobbies
24:56 Surprising Facts About Meat and Animal Diets
26:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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