# Beyond Resistance - Growing the Next Gen of Agronomists with Nutrien's Rachel Minett and Tom Shaw

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Podcast: [WeedSmart Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/weedsmart-podcast-664335)
Published: 2026-05-11T00:00:00+00:00
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Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode of Beyond Resistance, Shannon chats with South Coastal Agencies Lead Agronomist Rachel Minnett and Nutrien Farm Services Agronomist Tom Shaw about bridging the gap between university training and practical farm agronomy skills. Tom and Rachel discuss how the WeedSmart Big 6 provide a good reminder to view weed control as part of a whole-farm system approach, rather than just individual jobs to be done. Rachel rememb...

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