There’s more to meat than what Aussies might think. After graduating from uni, Sophie Marriott couldn't wait to leave the bright lights of Brisbane to explore the seemingly endless opportunities in red meat processing. She never expected she'd end up in Tasmania, working for family-owned beef processing company Greenham, on the north-western coast. She's become totally smitten by the local community of Smithton and has grown a deep appreciation for the diversity of jobs and experiences inside the red meat world for young people.In this final interview for our More To Meat series, you'll hear how Sophie's travels to America for a meat judging competition sparked a deep love and curiosity for the industry, and her horseback adventure for this year's Robbin Island saltwater cattle muster, an experience she will not easily forget.TakeawaysWorking on a cattle station was pivotal for her career.ICMJ provided her with valuable industry connections.Product knowledge is crucial in the meat industry.Greenham is a family-owned beef processing company committed to backing any emerging talent inside the business and support them to work up through the ranks.Sophie values the connections between producers and consumers.There are diverse roles in agriculture that need to be filled.Chapters00:00 Sophie’s Journey to Agriculture05:09 Involvement in Intercollegiate Meat Judging07:49 Career Path and Opportunities at Greenham10:40 Experiences in the U.S. and Industry Insights13:11 Understanding Greenham's Operations15:47 Robbins Island Wagyu Experience21:05 Graduate Program Structure and Future Goals23:50 Connecting with Friends and Advocating for Agriculture26:05 Advice for Future Agricultural StudentsAustralian meat processors are leading the way in research and innovation. There are so many diverse career opportunities, and processors like Greenham are committed to investing in the next generation of business and community leaders like Sophie. Learn more about the More to Meat campaign, which is showing us the side of the red meat industry we don't often see, by highlighting the good work it does for local people, their rural communities and the country as a whole.  Explore more stories of Humans of Agriculture - don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]. 
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