Inglewood student grows closer to career in horticulture

Watching plants grow is not everyone’s idea of a good time. But tell that to Inglewood student, Kate Good, who has just won a $2,500 scholarship courtesy Agcarm to help with her university studies.

Kate (20) is studying towards a Bachelor in Agri-commerce at Massey University. She won the scholarship in May after submitting an application in the hope it would help fund her study costs for this semester.

From early on in her childhood, Kate realised that farming is in her blood.

“I grew up on a farm, my dad is a farrier, and both my mum and brother are farmers – this is an industry full of opportunities and it definitely ‘grows’ on you.”

Kate will always call Inglewood home but is currently residing in Palmerston North.

“I live with four other agriculture students. People are always amazed to find out that we don’t have a flat garden! We used to have a vege tyre, but study soon took over and left our vege shrine in second place.”

Kate plans to use the Agcarm Undergraduate Horticulture Scholarship towards the total cost of her four university papers for this semester.

“This will really help. I’m very grateful to Agcarm,” she said.

Agcarm chief executive, Graeme Peters, said the association is pleased to contribute toward the future of such a high calibre student.

“Kate had an outstanding application. We were very impressed with the passion she showed for her area of study,” Mr Peters said.

Agcarm is an industry association of companies which manufacture, distribute and sell products that keep animals healthy and crops thriving.

Industry initiatives led by Agcarm include providing safe and sustainable animal health and crop protection technology for the future of New Zealand, and educating the community about the industry’s contribution.