Our Story
AgRec was founded out of what began as a small agricultural contracting business based in Kojonup, Western Australia. After years of working hands-on with farmers and seeing the constant struggle to find skilled, reliable people, we recognised a bigger need, connecting the right people with the right farms.
That’s where AgRec was born. What started as a local service has grown into a trusted, statewide recruitment partner for the agricultural industry. Today, AgRec works with farmers and agribusinesses across Western Australia, helping fill roles of every kind, from broadacre cropping and mixed livestock operations to cattle stations, machinery operators, and truck drivers for haulage companies.
We know that every farm is different, and every hire matters. That’s why we take the time to understand each client’s needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions that match skill, attitude, and culture. Every candidate is carefully vetted, reference checked, and assessed for the work ethic required to thrive in rural environments.
At AgRec, we’re proud to have earned the trust of farmers right across the state. Whether it’s seasonal harvest support or long-term station management, we’re committed to helping Australian agriculture grow stronger by connecting people and opportunity.
Jimmy McKenzie - Managing Director
Connecting People and Agriculture Across WA
Jimmy McKenzie
Managing Director
Born and raised in Kojonup, Western Australia, Jimmy McKenzie has built his career from the ground up within the agricultural industry he grew up in. With firsthand experience working across broadacre cropping and mixed-farming operations, Jimmy developed a deep understanding of the challenges farmers face in sourcing skilled, reliable staff.
Before founding AgRec, Jimmy worked hands-on as a farm contractor throughout the Great Southern, gaining extensive experience in seeding, spraying, harvest operations, and livestock management. His practical knowledge of on-farm life is complemented by his degree in Agricultural Business, equipping him with a strong foundation in modern farm management and agribusiness principles.
Today, as Managing Director of AgRec, Jimmy combines that real-world experience with a genuine passion for supporting regional WA. His leadership has helped position AgRec as one of the state’s most trusted agricultural recruitment specialists, connecting farmers with dependable workers and creating long-term employment opportunities across rural communities.
Driven, approachable, and committed to the growth of the sector, Jimmy continues to work closely with producers across Western Australia, ensuring AgRec remains true to its roots.
“Connecting people and agriculture across WA.”
