Paid on-farm training is being offered to school leavers, looking to explore a career in agriculture.

The federal government is teaming up with the National Farmers Federation to develop the AgCareers Start gap-year program.

Placements will be assigned in March before participants are assigned to an on-farm role.

Janefield Dairy Co-Owner Michelle Lawrence is among those hosting young people.

Rural reporter Meg Van Lohuizen caught up with her to hear more about her involvement.

Paid on-farm training is being offered to school leavers, looking to explore a career in agriculture.
The federal government is teaming up with the National Farmers Federation to develop the AgCareers Start gap-year program.
Placements will be assigned in March before participants are assigned to an on-farm role.
Janefield Dairy Co-Owner Michelle Lawrence is among those hosting young people.
Rural reporter Meg Van Lohuizen caught up with her to hear more about her involvement.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.