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The real world! Young farmers who are furthering their careers in the dairy industry.
Sarah Poppleton
- Age: 20
- Job: Agriscience Student
- Area: Massey University
“Farming’s more like a business nowadays. It’s not just the practical aspect anymore, you’ve got to know the whys and the hows.”
Murray Perks
- Age: 21
- Job Title: Consulting Officer
- Area: Canterbury
“Try and get some practical experience on a farm. I think people suit different farm systems – it’s just a matter of going out there and finding what suits you.”
Click here for moreTony Fischer
- Age: 25
- Job Title: Farm Manager
- Area: Te Pahu
“I like being outside and I like working with the animals. It beats being in an office. You’re your own boss really.”
Click here for moreEllis Evens
- Age: 19
- No. of cows: 400
- Job: Farm Assistant
- Area: Te Pahu
“The job is pretty flexible I’m able to hit the slopes at Whakapapa every second weekend. I even get to miss the crowds with the option of taking a Sunday/Monday off.”
Click here for moreFletcher Fraser
- Age: 21
- Job: Farm assistant
- Area: Huntly, Waikato
“Try relief milking to see if farming’s for you. I did half a season on my girlfriend’s uncle’s dairy farm when I was 17. If you know someone in the industry, approach them about a job and get work experience.”
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Rink Tacoma
- Age: 20
- Job: Student
- Area: Palmerston North
“Go into a hall. You’ll meet lots more people that way.”
“If you get all your work done during the week, you can have a break on the weekend and make the most of it.”
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