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Nurturing Young Talent For Horticulture's Future

29 August 2025

The Victorian Government has committed $100,000 to support the Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria’s (NGIV) Branch Out program, aimed at inspiring secondary students to pursue careers in horticulture.

This initiative provides hands-on learning experiences for students in Years 7 to 10, helping them explore the nursery and garden industry. Between 2022 and 2024, Branch Out reached nearly 900 students across 25 schools, and the new funding will enable similar outreach in 2026. The program also supports teachers with resources and incursions, contributing to workforce development in Victoria’s horticulture sector, which employs over 14,000 people across 2,700 businesses.