Kent Wooding has paved a well-built path in the Agronomy game, mainly in the Mallee area of Victoria. He started out in the space at 20 back in 1990, and he revealed to us that he actually wanted to work in the Livestock industry, most probably as an agent.Â
Back then, the Mallee was a mixed Farming region, but over the years Sheep have disappeared, so Kent probably made the right career choice. When asked what traits the best Agros possess, he said they are strong at the basics, have a keen interest in the science side of things, and he also mentioned that they have an artistic flair. I have never heard agronomy described as art before, but when you think about it, the good ones would have plenty of creativity.Â
Kent worked for 5 or 6 organisations in his working career before he made the bold move to start his own business, and then he left the Mallee, the place where he is very well known and where he built a strong reputation.Â
He now runs a business called Ag Insights Consulting, where he works with independent Agronomists and teams of Agronomists, and as he described it, keeping them in the paddock while he handles all the backend stuff. It was another great conversation with someone who knows his industry well, has served it well, and it has given him so much in return. Last but not least, he's just a good bloke, having known him more in our younger days. You should enjoy this one. End of message.Â
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