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/

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/

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/