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“A lot of metro people are very interested and do have valid questions and concerns, and genuine curiosity around how they can be involved in any way.<\/p>\n
“It’s for people in the industry and young people to recognise that, open doors, and allow that connection.<\/p>\n
“We also trust our food by understanding it.”<\/p>\n
The Grieve family have the oldest registered continuing stud in Australia for Dorset Horns, which was registered in 1931.<\/p>\n
They also produce prime lamb – some of which goes to Ballarat butcher John Harbour – and some crops.<\/p>\n
Dad, Robert Grieve, said his daughters aren’t being forced to be farmers, but it just happens that it’s their big passion.<\/p>\n
“Caitlin’s tried lots of new things,” he said. “She’s been to uni in New Zealand, she’s milked cows, been on the spud harvester, and she’s even sold bridal dresses.<\/p>\n
“Very diverse.” Ms Grieve attended Lincoln University in New Zealand where she studied agricultural science and had a leadership scholarship.<\/p>\n
“I was part of the Young Farmers’ Club over there, volunteering on different farms, helping farmers that needed assistance with fencing or marking, running barbecues…” she said.<\/p>\n
Ms Grieve is now studying a Bachelor of History online.<\/p>\n
Her other community involvement includes some work with Legacy Ballarat, five years’ worth of rowing coaching, volunteering at the Dean dog trials, and membership with Toastmasters public speaking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CLARKES Hill farmer Caitlin Grieve has been named a finalist in the National Rural Ambassador Award and the Young Grains Judges competition. The 25-year-old has a Dorset Horn stud background, and will contest the awards at the Royal Adelaide Show in September, taking part in an interview process and delivering an impromptu speech. “The National […]<\/p>\n