A final year agricultural science student at Charles Sturt University (CSU) at Wagga Wagga has secured a prestigious award from the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST). Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) student Mr Jaron Bennett, from Lalbert near Swan Hill in Victoria, was named the most outstanding student in the study of agricultural systems. The award was presented to Mr Bennett by AIAST ACT and Southern NSW President Mr Hugh Dove during the inaugural Agricultural and Animal Industry Careers Fair held at CSU at Wagga Wagga on Wednesday 12 August. Students from the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences and the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences attended the Fair seeking information about careers in agribusiness, agronomy, animal production, horticulture, viticulture and wildlife conservation. One of the exhibitors attending the inaugural Careers Fair was Swift Australia Human Resources Manager, Ms Ainslie Cavanagh who noted, “I was really impressed with this initiative and CSU staff and students have shown a great way forward for the industry”. During the Fair, the National Party’s Whip in the NSW Legislative Council, The Hon. Rick Colless MLC launched the new Bachelor of Agricultural Science.