{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of Agriculture","title":"How This Sydney School Built Australia’s Largest Ag Cohort with Scott Graham","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3335,"description":"What if agriculture’s biggest opportunity isn’t on farm, but in the classroom?In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, Oli sits down with Scott Graham, Head of Agriculture at Barker College in Sydney. From a a student base that’s almost entirely from the city, Scott has built the largest Year 12 agriculture cohort in Australia, completely reshaping how young people see the industry.Scott isn't focused on just one school, he is also completing a PhD focused on engaging metropolitan students in agriculture, and what he’s learned challenges how the entire industry thinks about talent, careers and perception.This conversation dives into what’s holding agriculture back from attracting the next generation and what needs to change if we’re serious about building the workforce of the future.Key insights from the conversationWhy agriculture needs to move beyond farming stereotypes to attract urban talentHow Barker turned agriculture into one of the most in-demand courses in the schoolThe missed opportunity: 70% of ag careers exist off-farm, yet most students never see themWhy “plate to paddock” is a more powerful way to teach agriculture than traditional approachesWhat Scott’s PhD through Charles Sturt Uni reveals about the biggest barrier to students choosing agHow parent perceptions can make or break subject selectionThe rise of agribusiness, agtech and city-based careers among studentsWhy even small increases in student numbers can have a huge impact on the future workforceChapters:00:00 Introduction and why this conversation matters02:17 Scott’s journey and influence as an educator04:15 Reimagining agriculture for urban students08:39 Purpose, passion and careers in agriculture10:54 Transforming Barker’s agriculture program13:54 Changing perceptions and building credibility17:56 The role of industry in showcasing careers21:28 Off-farm opportunities and the future workforce24:44 What today’s students are interested in27:44 The rise of agribusiness and agtech...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PupbXbFywMWTJ5gch17EL4BoFl2vAICgyQAK9XnOB7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDk1LzE2NjAw/ODMxNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}