Two Otago/Southland farmers are set to join the board overseeing the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest.
*Southland sheep and beef farmer Matt McRae is preparing to compete in this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Hawke’s Bay. It will be his last shot at taking out the prestigious title.*
*Joseph Watts is hoping for a hometown advantage when he competes in this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Hawke’s Bay. It’s the Waipukurau technical field representative’s first shot at the prestigious title.*
*Fonterra business graduate James Robertson is preparing to represent the Northern region in this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Hawke’s Bay. At just 22, he’ll be the youngest competitor.*
*North Canterbury shepherd Georgie Lindsay will make history in July when she becomes the first woman to represent the Tasman region at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.*
*Waikato vet Emma Dangen is preparing to compete in this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Hawke’s Bay. It’s the first time in the contest’s history that two of the finalists are women.*
*Turakina stock manager Alex Field is preparing to represent the Taranaki/Manawatū region at this year’s FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Hawke’s Bay.*
*Alan Harvey has dreamed of competing in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final since he was a child. The North Otago farmer will finally get the chance in Hawke’s Bay this July.*
Isabelle Crawshaw thrives on the adrenalin of running events, especially ones that showcase the country’s vibrant agri-food sector.
A Waipukurau man who grew up in town has secured the final spot in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Hawke’s Bay.