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Subscriber only Designed to encourage more people to consider employment opportunities in the horticulture industry, a Bundaberg organisation will take part in a $1 million trial. Five organisations including Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BFVG) have been selected to participate in the Harvest Trail Services Industry Collaboration Trial. Representing the region, BFVG managing director Bree Grima said the program will deliver services to employers, job seekers and growers throughout the Wide Bay and Sunshine Moreton areas, over the duration of 18 months. This program is about creating long-term solutions for growers to develop and retain a reliable workforce, Ms Grima said.