current participants

Massey University: Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Employer: Nicola Blowey and Simon Wakefield at Mt Somers Station

Harry is from the Hawke’s Bay with no background in agriculture but a strong interest in science. He hopes that participating in the programme will provide him the knowledge and ability to make informed decisions on farm to reach his goal of becoming a Farm Manager then Sharemilker.

University of Otago: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Criminology)

Employer: Erin and Nathan Cristian at Isleworth

Lizzie grew up in Auckland before attending University. She has been dairy farming for the past year and is eager to expand her knowledge and skills through the programme. Her long-term goal is to continue advancing through management roles and ultimately pursue farm ownership.

Massey University: Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Employer: Rosie and Steve Ketter at Barnscroft

Anna grew up in Warkworth and hopes the programme will grow her knowledge of the dairy industry and on farm decision making, enabling her to eventually go sharemilking. She is also looking forward to participating in the NZ Dairy Industry Awards and NZ Young Farmer Competition.

Lincoln University Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)

Employer: Martine and Campbell Tait at Clearview Farm

Jack is a 4th generation dairy farmer. Since completing his studies, he has been working full time on a North Island dairy farm for the past two years. He hopes the programme will provide him with a range of skills and help him achieve his goal of farm ownership.

Massey University: Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)

Employer: Amanda and Matt Ward at Coringa Park Dairies

Jacob grew up on a Canterbury dairy farm. He hopes the programme will enable him to connect with like-minded graduates and gain insights from industry professionals. He is also looking forward to building his industry knowledge to help progress in to farm ownership.

Lincoln University: Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)

Employer: Stacey and Trevor Monson at Methven Dairies

Sam comes from an agricultural background in Otago and has experience dairy farming and contracting. He hopes to further his knowledge of farm management, understand the current challenges and future opportunities in the industry, ultimately fast tracking his progression.

Lincoln University: Diploma in Farm Management and Diploma in Agriculture

Employer: Nicola Newlands and Hayden Ferriman at Ferriman Family Trust

Jack grew up on a family dairy farm in the Waikato. He has experience working on a variety of dairy farms and a sheep and beef station. He hopes the programme will provide the knowledge and network to create a pathway into managing, then sharemilking before returning home.