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Once you've had a taste of Young Farmers, it's hard to leave! This week Rous catches up with NZYF alumni Steve Gillies and Nigel and Leanne Woodhead about their time in Young Farmers, what they've learnt from being connected to others in the food and fibre industry, and how NZYF has helped them in life and love.
NZYF is a non-profit organisation focused on connecting, nurturing, and empowering young people throughout rural communities. It’s a place to meet new people, connect with the food and fibre sector, and have some fun!
Find out more at https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/
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NZ Young Farmers members aren't all working on-farm, but there are of course a few who do!
This week Rous chats with Tom Adkins, based in the Hakataramea Valley and Victoria Baker, based down in Te Anau, about the farming hustle and how they use Young Farmers to get off-farm and get to know the locals.
NZYF is a non-profit organisation focused on connecting, nurturing, and empowering young people throughout rural communities. It’s a place to meet new people, connect with the food and fibre sector, and have some fun!
Find out more at https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/
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This week we welcome Sofie Adelaar from Morrinsville-Ngarua Young Farmers and Charlie Young from Lincoln Young Farmers.
Originally from the Netherlands, Sofie came to NZ just before the Covid Lockdown. She ended up in Morrinsville, joined the local Young Farmers club, and the rest is history!
Charlie is an Aussie, but don't hold that against him! He decided to make the move to Lincoln University, and has been making the most of his time in NZ – even seeing a dairy cow for the first time!
NZYF is a non-profit organisation focused on connecting, nurturing, and empowering young people throughout rural communities. It’s a place to meet new people, connect with the food and fibre sector, and have some fun!
Find out more at https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/
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Life is full of big decisions! In this episode, Rous talks to Lincoln Young Farmers member Ngapera Parata about making that post-school decision. He also catches up with Morrinsville Ngarua member, Robin Buser, about making a career change from marketing to farming.
Follow us on Instagram to hear more from our members and clubs @nzyoungfarmers
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NZ Young Farmers is all about supporting the next generation of leaders in the food and fibre sector.
In this episode, Rous catches up with the NZYF Board Jessie Waite about her leadership journey within NZ Young Farmers and how NZYF has helped her connect with the wider industry.
Hugh Jackson jumps on from the deep south and talks about his time with NZ Young Farmers, and how the network has supported him in his career.
Follow us on Instagram to hear more from our members and clubs @nzyoungfarmers
This episode explores themes of mental health, if you or someone you know needs support, please get in touch with your local Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254, or talk to your health professional.
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FMG Young Farmer of the Year is arguably one of the most prestigious primary sector awards in New Zealand.
Rous catches up with our current champion, Auckland Young Farmers member Tim Dangen, about his time so far as THE FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Ash Bell also jumps on for a chat, she is our Season 55 Grand Final Convenor and a Pendarves Young Farmers member who is gearing up for a busy six months ahead of the July 2023 event.
