LandLearn: What is the favourite thing about your job with DPI?
Zita: Being in the graduate program, my favourite thing was the opportunity to work in four different DPI locations in 2 years. This gave me a chance to work with a range of people involved in dairy and climate extension work in different regions around Victoria. Being a part of the Farm Services Victoria Climate Change Team and the Dairy Team is great as I can be involved in two really interesting work areas.

LandLearn: What are your most enjoyable days at work?
Zita:My most enjoyable days are out in the field; talking to farmers and helping other extension staff facilitate field days and information sessions.

LandLearn: What are your least enjoyable days at work?
Zita: I don't think I've been in the position long enough to experience anything I don't like yet!

LandLearn: What has been your most embarrassing moment at work?
Zita: I can't recall a specific embarrassing moment but I do ask a lot of silly questions and tend to have a few blonde moments.

LandLearn: What steps did you take to get to your current position?
Zita: Participating in a student exchange program to Canada in my third year at university formed the beginning of my knowledge and interest in dairy. I have always had an interest in the environment and agriculture and a graduate position with the DPI in Dairy Extension and Climate Change seemed to be the perfect combination to suit my background and work interests.

LandLearn: Zita, thanks for going inside 60 with LandLearn.

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