Andrew Stumer from Kewpie Stockfeeds was recently picked to be a part of the Australian Independent Rural Retailers ’Young Guns’ program.
The competitive program helps young people in the agriculture industry add to their skill sets and confidence to allow them to thrive within the retail sector.
“It is an overwhelming experience to be selected to be one of the top 10 throughout Australia in the AIRR Young Guns Program,” Andrew said.
Having been in the agriculture industry his whole life, Andrew has a big passion for the livestock industry.
He attended the first workshop held in Melbourne on 23 and 24 May.
“The workshop was a great experience and [it] was great to hear for sponsors like Gallagher, Zoetis, Virbac and Waratah,“ Andrew said.
“It was a great opportunity to meet and connect with all the other Young Guns.“
Andrew said that the varied mix of Young Guns in this year’s cohort brought different views and ideas to the table.
He hopes that, with this new experience under his belt, he will be able to more effectively advise his customers.
“This program has inspired me into making changes throughout Kewpie Stockfeeds,“ Andrew explained.
“We are stocking a lot more products and catering for a wide range of animals.“
