ABOUT US
CQ Rural Traders is a locally owned and operated independent small business based in Emerald that services the Central Highlands, Isaac Region, and online customers.
At CQ Rural Traders we are committed to supporting our local community from our growers, graziers, pet owners, horse lovers and at home gardeners with all their farming and merchandise needs. We pride ourselves on the extensive range of quality products and services that we offer.
At CQ Rural Traders we are passionate about our customers. We believe it starts with our people. We pride ourselves on our efficient delivery service, friendly and knowledgeable customer service and the great value that our products provide.
This has been the key philosophy of CQ Rural Traders from the inception and we feel it is essential in providing an excellent customer experience.
MEET THE TEAM
Sam Doust
Sam has been involved in the ag and rural merchandise industry his entire life. Working with pigs at the age of 13, he then moved on to beef production and merchandise. By 19 years of age, he was manager of a rural merchandise business, and purchased shares in one at age 23.
Sam loves serving and helping his rural clients. Being involved in a business that has let him travel QLD, has opened his eyes to the potential and enjoyment the rural industry has to offer not to mention the great people!
Cassie Turner
Cassie has a passion for food and fibre production having grown up on hobby farm in Dalby, Queensland which led her to study a Bachelor of Agriculture and a Bachelor of Business.
Cassie worked as an Agronomist in Emerald for 3 years, assisting growers in the Central Highlands and Isaac Regions with all their cropping needs.
Cassie has also held roles in Economic Development focussing on the Agribusiness sector as well as advocating for careers in Agriculture.
Cassie loves life in the Central Highlands with her husband, and is very passionate about supporting local growers, graziers and community.
Laney Davison
Laney, born and bred in Middlemount CQ, has worked in Rural Retail for over a decade.
Laney’s passion for agriculture makes her an asset to the CQ Rural team as she has a wealth of knowledge and experience in both cattle & equine health and nutrition.
In her spare time, Laney is busy assisting her partner with the administration & logistics of their privately owned transport company.
Aleisha O’Dell
Local to Emerald, Aleisha brings to the CQ Rural team vast knowledge of equine health and nutrition.
Aleisha’s knowledge base extends into Equine Dentistry and PEMF Therapy as she believes in helping horses in as many ways as possible which includes maintaining their health and wellbeing through these practices.
Aleisha is more than willing to assist our horse community with all their equine feed, nutrition and supplementary questions.
Holly Watts
Holly has had a love for the land from a very young age having grown up on her family cattle station in the Whitsundays.
Holly is an integral part of CQ Rural bringing her stock knowledge and passion to the team.
When not at CQ Rural, Holly is busy completing her Bachelor of Agriculture degree through UNE, Armidale.
Holly is an avid horse woman and enjoys competing in the local Campdrafts.
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Call Us: 07 4845 4464
Shed 1/101 Hospital Road, Emerald QLD 4720
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