Rod Sands with his wife, SarahRod Sands knew he wanted to be a stock agent at 12 years old. "My uncle John was a stock agent for Dalgety's which gave some insight into what the role of a stock agent was and how to do it. "Leaving school and doing my time in the mail room, I was moved to accounts and then went on to become a junior stock agent. He believed a stock agent was a vital link between farmer and market. Those looking to become involved as a stock agent needed to know it was a pivotal role within the agriculture sector.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 28, 2020 16:30 UTC