Tanya Nagle

Tanya Nagle is a leading advocate for agricultural education and career awareness, with more than 20 years’ experience spanning research, extension, and stakeholder engagement across Australia and New Zealand. She brings deep expertise in beef, dairy, sheep and poultry production, and has worked extensively with producers, industry bodies, and schools to promote a future-focused and informed agricultural workforce. As General Manager of Media and Community Engagement at AgForce Queensland, Tanya leads strategy and delivery for the nationally recognised School to Industry Partnership Program (SIPP). The program supports teachers across Queensland with practical, curriculum-aligned resources and confidence to deliver meaningful food and fibre education—from P-12. Tanya and her team work closely with schools, industry, and regional communities to ensure students not only understand where their food and fibre comes from, but also see viable and exciting careers across the agricultural supply chain. Before joining AgForce, Tanya held extension roles with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and the national poultry industry, where she led the expansion of agricultural education competitions. She has also worked in scientific and technical roles at leading animal science institutions in both Australia and New Zealand. Tanya is currently completing a PhD exploring Queensland primary school teachers’ understanding of agriculture. Her passion lies in delivering real-world agricultural experiences that stick with students—and in supporting teachers to deliver them with confidence.