Bruce spent 10 years doing community work before deciding on a change in career.

"I wanted to work outdoors, preferably in an horticultural industry. I chose viticulture because it was an industry I could work in which didn't require me to own land - i could work for a corporate enterprise".

Bruce completed his Bachelor of Agricultural Science , which included two years of general subjects and two years of more specialist training. This included some hands on experience to learn particular skills.

"As it turned out, with the current expansion phase in the wine industry, I found myself graduating at a time when there is a high demand for graduates in viticulture. I now found myself employed in the sort of position I would have thought possible only after years of experience. My employer has recently acquired a 100 ha property previously used for dairy cattle, cropping and potato growing. it is my job to establish a viable vineyard producing quality black grapes for the production of wines for export."

"I have found the wine industry unrivalled in the openness of the people, their willingness to share ideas and help out and their friendliness."
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