Spotlight: Maddie Morgan on what drives her to better connect Women In Agriculture

They say you can't be what you can't see, and thankfully there are many incredible role models for women in agriculture these days.

When entering the workforce and feeling a little untethered, Maddie Morgan saw a need to better connect those women and grow support networks for industry professionals.

As if being an agribusiness lawyer and helping on her family's farm in Condamine QLD wasn't enough, Maddie co-founded the Women in Agriculture network, which keeps her busy and most importantly - connected.

Hear her share her aspirations for the initiative's future and the crucial role mentorship has played in her career development.

takeaways

• Maddie balances her legal career with responsibilities on her family dryland cropping and shorthorn stud 
• Women in Agriculture is events based and aims to create support networks for industry professionals
• Maddie emphasises the importance of preserving family relationships in succession planning
• The value of mentorship and networks in building a vibrant career in agriculture
• The agribusiness sector is seeing a trend towards proactive succession planning
• Maddie hopes to continue growing her initiatives and providing opportunities for others

Chapters

03:03 Balancing Law and Agriculture

05:57 The Journey into Agribusiness Law

09:11 Succession Planning in Agriculture

11:47 Women in Agriculture: Building Networks

15:05 The Young Beef Producers Forum

18:04 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations

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