The 101 hats of Grace Griffiths

There are many fascinating pockets of Aussie agriculture and Grace Griffiths is keen to explore them all. A few years ago, Grace created 101 Ag Pathways to showcase the plethora of roles and career pathways into agriculture. Grace is an agronomist, cotton grower, GIS specialist and part of her family business Data Ag, based in Goodiwindi QLD. She chats about the chaos of juggling multiple roles, how her side passion project is opening doors to a new generation of ag professionals, and why Bayer's crop innovation is shaping a more sustainable and attractive cotton industry.  TakeawaysGrace wears multiple hats: agronomist, cotton grower, and sustainability lead for Data AgTraceability is crucial for the cotton industryReturning to her hometown of Gundawindi involves navigating community expectationsBayer's innovations have significantly reduced pesticide use in cotton farming 101 Ag Pathways aims to educate about diverse agricultural careersNetworking with CEOs reveals the human side of corporate agricultureResilience and innovation are fundamental to rural communitiesChapters00:00 Introduction to Grace Griffiths and the Cotton Industry03:07 The Importance of Traceability in Cotton Production05:52 Grace's Journey Back to Gundawindi12:00 Innovations in Cotton Farming and Bayer's Role15:07 The Evolution of Cotton Varieties and Sustainability18:01 101 Ag Career Pathways: Bridging the Knowledge Gap21:09 Exploring Overlooked Careers in AgricultureLinks:Check out 101 Ag Pathways and follow Grace's work on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedInLearn more about Bayer Australia and New Zealand, follow them on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedInMore episodes at Humans of AgricultureThis is a sponsored series in partnership with Bayer Crop Science Australia, showcasing Bayer's commitment to innovation; supporting Aussie agriculture and backing rural communities. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!