Ruby Canning

Ruby Canning (I: @mavstarphotography) is a 6th generation beef cattle producer. She grew up in Western Victoria with her family raising Simmental cattle. In 2001, Mavstar Simmentals was established based on genetics from her grandparents' stud, Maverick Simmentals (est 1973). Mavstar Simmentals is owned and operated by her Mum, Dad, her brother Jacob, and her. After attending boarding school at Ballarat Grammar, Ruby went to Lincoln New Zealand as a dual scholar. A severe car accident in the summer of 2017 bought her back home, and after a slow recovery, she transferred to UNE in Armidale. She completed a degree in Business with a major in marketing, and continued to grow her rural photography business – Mavstar Photography. Her work is inspired by her love for the land, whilst understanding and showcasing the way of life that rural people enjoy. Her late grandfather, "Pa", will continue to be a large part of her life and her greatest goal is to continue his legacy in the beef industry. She's had the honour to judge at many shows around Australia, including at Beef Australia in 2021 with her father, and each year her family shows a team of cattle in southern parts of Australia. Ruby is passionate about the sustainability of the beef industry, and helping to educate individuals about the opportunities in agriculture.