For the past 30 or so years Prue Bondfield & husband David have forged an incredible partnership and it has seen them take their business Palgrove, from strength to strength. Uncovering new opportunities and blazing the trail to show what is possible with a vision, dedication and surrounding yourself with the right people.
Having just recently completed the final stages of their succession plan which saw the property sold off, Prue shares more about what’s next for them.
- Prue has taken anything but straight forward path to getting to her roles in the industry including Chair of the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework.
- Growing up in regional Queensland her life as a solicitor went against the grain, later she moved into corporate roles before it was the love of a farmer at a BnS kick-started an incredible love of agriculture.
- Teamwork has been at the foundation of the success of Prue & David Bondfield. In this chat, Prue talks about the transition, the moment where she woke up and realised that the next stage of her life was starting.
- Prue talks about career choices, finding passions, the importance of balance and that if you set your mind to it then you can do just about anything.
- Also, never serve up mouldy scones
This episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast is part of our collaboration with EvokeAg. We're sitting down with people from right across the Global Agrifood system hearing their stories. EvokeAg is headed to Adelaide, South Australia on Feb 21-22 2023, if you would like to find out more then head to www.EvokeAg.com to find out more.
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