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Jed joins the team!

Page published: August 4, 2017 | Page reviewed: August 10, 2017

Head and shoulders photo of Jed Sommerfield, Extension Officer (Sheep and Beef), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, CharlevilleJed grew up on a sheep and beef property, near Charleville in south-west Queensland.
Jed completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (in Animal Production and Rangeland Management) at the University of Queensland, Gatton Campus. Through this degree, he was able to learn about and increase his experience in a variety of industries and commercial enterprises.

Since graduating, Jed continued to work in primary production enterprises including AMH Beef City, near Toowoomba, Fletchers International Exports in Dubbo, and several private primary production enterprises, and at South West NRM in Charleville. Jed’s practical experience in these roles has exposed him to a variety of problems and solutions at different stages of the supply chain across different locations in Queensland and New South Wales.

Jed started work as an Extension Officer (Sheep and Beef) in Charleville in June and is looking forward to working with graziers across the south west. Jed can be contacted at the Charleville office on 07 4530 1256 or on mobile phone
0459 862 879 or via email jed.sommerfield@daf.qld.gov.au.