| Name |
Ellen Ballantine |
| Title |
Apprentice Nursery Staff - Ornamental Potting Department |
| Nursery |
Rainbow Park Nurseries |
| Quote |
“I work in the industry for the satisfaction of working hard and the love of the outdoors. Plus, I enjoy the large variety of jobs I do year-round. You never know unless you go!” |
| Education |
Level 3 school certificate and undergoing a Nursery Production Apprenticeship through PrimaryITO |
| Long-term Goal |
To manage a department and constantly further my knowledge in plant botany and IPM. |
| How did you learn about the industry? |
Summer jobs at the local pine tree nursery before a summer job at the vegetable production nursery before starting university, but I fell in love with the work environment and never left. |