The program developed by Angus Youth and Achmea will involve a three-day intensive workshop in February 2019 followed by 12 months of mentoring, designed to grow and develop the future leaders of the beef industry.

Ms Fredricksen has been heavily involved in the initial and continued development of her family’s Angus stud and said she was excited to be taking part in the program.

“It makes you feel special knowing that somebody wants to help you out and the opportunity is there,” she said.

“I have been working with my dad since we started our stud 10 years ago and now I’m in a position to start my own business, at least that’s the plan.

“The program will be quite important, especially the networking side of things, I’ve been through uni and done everything to become a vet but nothing teaches you about the economics and where to start your own business.

“It looks simple, that you buy cows and sell cows, but there is a lot more to it then that. There’s also so many different avenues for marketing and what you produce so it’s learning about that as well,” she said.

The three day workshop will cover a wide range of topics including business financials, beef business networking, mindset, beef supply chain, risk and liability and succession planning.

Ms Fredricksen, a mixed practice veterinarian, became involved in the beef industry while still in school and was looking to continue developing her existing herd alongside her current work.

“Dad wanted to move out of town and have some land, so we needed to put something on it, then I got into the showing of cows at school and pushed to have some of my own,” she said.

“This would be an extension of what I’ve already learnt. I want to keep going with my vet work, I’ve worked pretty damn hard to get here so I’m not going to throw it in.

“You can draw on your own experience for clients but also learn from the clients, what they think works in their operations and what you can use in yours,” she said.

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