Amy Cosby

Professor Amy Cosby is the Interim Director of the CQUniversity Institute for Future Farming Systems. She also owns and operates a 230 cow dairy farm with her husband and three young sons. Amy’s research is focused on attracting, retaining and developing the current and next generation agricultural workforce. Amy has worked in agricultural education for over 15 years across Australia with project activities focused on exposing young people and their career influencers to the world of real agricultural work. By increasing the knowledge, awareness and appreciation of the breadth of agricultural careers across the supply chain, the team’s research has demonstrated that young people are more likely to choose a career in the industry. Amy is dedicated to working with government, industry and education sectors to ensure all students have access to high quality agricultural education.