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RIST RoundUP 🤝 November Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of the RIST RoundUP! In this edition you’ll find: A recap of October from our CEO, Bill Hamill, Highlights from shearing school, We farewell valued RIST team member and Coordinator of Certificate II and III in Agriculture courses, Esther Glasgow. We wish our students navigating VCE all the best as…
Setting Ewes up for Success in Heytesbury
Last week, the inaugural session of the RIST & AWI’s Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) Heytesbury Group brought together farmers from Cobden, Timboon, Darlington, and Port Campbell. This area, once exclusively dedicated to dairy farming until the last decade, is now also home to a diverse range of sheep producers, including merino, composite, and first cross…
Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Meet Jake
“Just do it. It’s an amazing course, and it was definitely worth my time.” Jake Tweet https://rist.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jake-Graduate.mp4 Hear Jake chat about his passion for Agriculture and how he found the Certificate III in Agriculture course at RIST. Jake Tonissen has grown up on the land and is based at Byaduk, Vic. At 18, he…
RIST celebrates International Day of Rural Women
At RIST, we have the privilege of being surrounded by many inspiring women shaping and driving Agriculture today and into the future. Whether a student, a staff member, an employer or board director, we are thankful and proud for their contributions to the Ag sector and the people within it. Learn more about International Day…
Setting your sheep up for success, with Lifetime Ewe Management
We’ve had a fantastic response with new enrolments in RIST and AWI’s Lifetime Ewe Management course, with new groups forming across SA, VIC, and NSW! Pictured here are the course work books boxed up and ready to go out to four new groups in VIC. Over 4,500 Australian producers have taken part in LTEM, representing…
Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Meet Ben
“Someone who inspires me in the agricultural industry is my family, especially my dad. His deep knowledge, gained from years of experience, and his wisdom in navigating various weather conditions never fail to impress me. He knows how to make the most of tough situations, saving products and money, while knowing when to invest in…
Student in the Spotlight 🔦 Meet Kiarah (and Boots )
In early September, we introduced you to RIST student Kiarah and her amazing Border Collie Boots. We shared Kiarah’s fantastic video featuring her working dog skills alongside “Boots”, with the video offering a snippet of insight into what students and their dogs have been learning and applying recently as part of their Certificate III in…
RIST Visit to Olds College in Alberta Canada, Enhances partnership and opportunities for Agriculture Students
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Is located in Olds, central Alberta, Canada. The College has a 3,600-acre farm with broadacre cropping, equine, cattle, and sheep programs. In 2023 an MOU between Olds College and RIST was signed outlining the intent to form a relationship providing learning opportunities and experiences for our students’ through study…
Apply to be a Trainer with RIST – We’re hiring Trainers in Agronomy & Animal Production
Are you passionate about shaping the next gen of agricultural industry leaders? Use your skills, experience and passion for Agriculture to make a real impact in the lives and learning experience of our students – Become a Trainer or Course Facilitator at RIST We’re looking for talented professionals to join our vibrant team as Trainers…