Dr. John Troughton
July 30, 2025
Dr John Troughton is a scientist and a business man who’s dedicated his entire career to facilitating a better understanding between nature, farming and commerce.
To that end he’s worked with the Australian Institute of Company Directors to improve Director and Board Performance, and with the NZ Department of Agriculture, building systems to connect farmers, product groups and numerous parties along the value chain.
He’s also worked in research groups with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, the CSIRO, and the private sector, specialising in a wide range of disciplines from electron microscopy, botany, plant physiology and physics.
His involvement with the Australian Agriculture Centre aligns with his desire to bring experiential learning to children who don’t have the chance to experience agriculture first hand.
Upcoming Programs
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Novice Shearing
Instructed by one of Australia’s fastest shearers, the wonderful AWI certified Josh Clayton, these five full days of training could change your life. Being a sheep shearer is hard work, but it’s incredibly rewarding and this course will take you through every aspect of it with expert guidance, and hands-on experience you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Women in AG
Whether you’re new to agriculture or looking to upskill, this Women in Ag course provides a supportive and practical learning environment where you’ll learn real-world skills you can put into action, straight away.
Chainsaw Training
Learn how to properly use and maintain chainsaws and pole saws.
Animal Nutrition & Handling / Pasture Management
Bookings available all year, Monday – Friday.
Sheep Week
Primary Schools STEM excursion.
Wool Spinning Course
Learn how to hand spin wool.
Astronomical Agriculture – Biodiversity Building Overnight Camp
The Astronomical Agriculture course is an multiple award winning, overnight Primary School Excursion that students, and their teachers (!) have been enjoying for over five years now. Join STEM teachers from the Crookwell Academy of STEM Excellence and local First Nations people on an overnight adventure exploring how to build biodiversity, STEM in agriculture, astronomy and First Nations Culture.
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We’re trying to create a welcoming, sustainable agriculture industry that puts producers at the heart of a healthy Australia.
If you’d like to take a course, offer a program or get involved in any way, please get in touch.