A future in the family business and Industry Opportunities for Nancy Crawshaw- 2024 Zanda McDonald Award winner (NZ)

This week we're sitting down with Nancy Crawshaw, the New Zealand winner of the Zanda McDonald Award.Nancy shares her journey in agriculture and the importance of connection to the land. She discusses the multi-generational impact in agriculture and the responsibility of caring for the land for future generations. Nancy talks about her experiences as a Quality Assurance manager in Naracoorte and the challenges and growth that came with managing a team through COVID. She highlights the power of networking and the value of mentoring in the agricultural industry. Nancy's career aspirations include staying involved in the family business and focusing on people management in agriculture.TakeawaysThe connection to the land and the responsibility of caring for it for future generations is a core value in agriculture.Networking and building connections in the industry is invaluable for personal and professional growth.The QA manager role during the COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges and opportunities for learning and development.Promoting career pathways and investing in people management in agriculture is crucial for the industry's growth and success.