Jake Turner lives on a mixed farming enterprise north of Lake Cargelligo, NSW. He is currently in his first year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Jake’s passion for the beef industry and the Angus breed started at Yanco Agricultural High School where he was actively involved in the cattle showstock team from years 7 to 12. Alongside seven other like-minded people, Jake is stoked to have the opportunity to not only represent Angus Australia at the World Angus Forum, but also Australia’s wider beef industry.
World Angus Forum Youth Team
The World Angus Forum is coming to Australia in 2025! The World Angus Forum is an exclusive global event that brings together Angus cattle breeders, enthusiasts, and industry professionals from around the world to share knowledge, showcase their cattle, and network with one another. The forum is typically held every four years in a different host country and includes a variety of activities such as educational seminars, farm tours, and social events.
Thanks to the Angus Foundation, eight Angus Australia members aged between 18 and 25 will have the opportunity to be selected for the Angus Australia teams competing at the World Angus Forum.
The selected teams will compete against other teams from participating countries in a range of agriculturally based competitions which are designed to be fun, challenging and will undoubtedly be a remarkable networking event surrounded by likeminded individuals from across the world.
In addition to the eight competition members, applications are also sought for an Australian team coach who will not compete but will lead the team and develop learning and supportive culture enabling the team members to enhance their skills and knowledge while also being competitive in the described disciplines.
The positions on the Australian teams will be substantially funded from the Angus Foundation and sponsorship to contribute costs of travelling and competing in the competition.
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED
To be eligible the applicant must:
- Be an Angus Australia member at the time of acceptance
- Be aged between 18-25 years of age at the World Angus Forum
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Angus breed
- Demonstrate high level team work skills and outstanding attitude
- Be a good communicator
- Be an outstanding ambassador for Angus Australia and the Australian Beef Industry more broadly
- Be available to attend a training session in March 2025
- Be available to attend the World Forum between the 28th April – May 8th 2025
Desirable Skills:
- Agriskills
- Livestock assessment (commercial and seedstock), preparation and parading
- Meat Judging
Selection process:
- A written application including short video (2-3 minutes)
- An interview process
- A training and leadership weekend with team finalists