Name: Jacob Moriarty
Age: 28
Location: Canowindra, NSW
Course(s) Studied: Diploma of Agriculture
Jacob graduated from RuralBiz Training in 2024 and has been selected as a 2025 Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Rural Achiever. The RAS Rural Achiever program is a leadership opportunity that recognises emerging agricultural industry leaders who are working hard to make a significant difference to their local community and regional NSW.
As an active member of the Canowindra Show Society and organiser of the Canowindra Crop Competition, Jacob was also awarded the 2024 Canowindra Rural Ambassador Award - recognising his enthusiasm for community engagement and agricultural improvement.
Jacob lives and works as an Assistant Manager on a family-owned operation in the Canowindra region in Central West NSW. He focuses on enhancing soil carbon levels in dryland cropping and managing livestock for the mixed farming enterprise.
He has always had a passion for agriculture and chose to study the Diploma of Agriculture with RuralBiz Training as the online flexibility enabled him to study whilst continuing to work full-time plus care for his young family.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Jacob is dedicated to supporting his infant daughter’s future engagement in rural life, including the training of her pony in preparation for her involvement in the local pony club.