Miranda Rose
Miranda Rose’s path into agriculture began in the rural town of Edenhope, where she developed an early connection to the farming industry despite not growing up on a farm. Through casual work on neighboring farms and involvement with the Horsham Agricultural Society, Miranda gained hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for the diversity of farming…
Longerenong College appoints new General Manager
Skillinvest is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacinta Langdon as the new General Manager Longerenong College. Jacinta brings 25 years of experience in the agricultural, land management, and environmental industries. Her diverse roles have included business owner, agronomist, extension officer, and trainer. Jacinta’s passion for agriculture and youth was evident in her last role,…
Longerenong College receives generous donation from Burando Hill
Burando Hill, a leading distributor of agricultural farm equipment, parts and machinery across Australia,has partnered with Longerenong College and donated a world-class chemical handling system forsprayers, “The Handler III Chemical Mix Batcher”. This equipment is designed to address one of the biggest challenges in agricultural spraying: safelyloading, mixing, and transferring crop protection products to the…
Skillinvest Launches Third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) during Reconciliation Week at Longerenong College.
Skillinvest Limited and Longerenong College celebrated Reconciliation Week (Reconciliation Australia) with a luncheon within our new Conference Centre – This event launched our third Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, outlining the next phase of our ongoing commitment and journey towards reconciliation. It was a privilege to unveil artwork commissioned from local Gunditjmara and Wotjobaluk woman and…
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MOU Signed with Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
In September 2023, Olds College hosted a representative from Longerenong College to visit their college and farm. A vocational college much like Longerenong, Olds College has over 2,000 full-time students and offers diploma and bachelor’s degree programs in Agriculture, Agribusiness, and a new Bachelor of Digital Agriculture Degree. They have a 3,600-acre farm with broadacre cropping, equine, cattle, and…
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AHCLSK316 Prepare Livestock for Competition
overview The AHCLSK316 Prepare Livestock for Competition (Show Steers) is a unique opportunity to view the livestock showing world. The program has been designed for both students who have no cattle experience to those experienced handlers. Students will completely prepare the steers for competition, from early handling, to leading, washing and grooming and the show preparation. Students learn ring…
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TOUR THE CAMPUS See firsthand the ‘Life at Longy’ experience by registering below for Open Day on campus. View the outstanding facilities, programs, and the friendly community that’s ready to say hello – we’re excited to guide you on the tour! Location 229 Longerenong Road, Longerenong, Victoria, Australia 3401 Phone +61 3 5362 2222 1800…
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nicholas roll
Nicholas Roll, embedded in a broadacre cropping family farm between Hopetoun and Rainbow, found his passion for agriculture through childhood play and hands-on work. Graduating from Longerenong College with an Advanced Diploma in Agribusiness Management and Diploma of Applied Agronomy, Nicholas seamlessly blends theory and practice in his role as a Farm Worker on Granhaven,…
Marnie Turner
Marnie Turner, a 2019 graduate from Longerenong College with an Advanced Diploma in Agribusiness Management and Certificate IV in Wool Classing, grew up on small acreage in Kyneton, VIC. Her childhood interest in animals and hands-on experiences, especially through horse competitions, solidified her passion for agriculture. Drawn to the outdoor lifestyle and continuous learning in…