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FMG Young Farmer of the Year Season 57

Taranaki Manawatu: Regional Final

Stratford
Saturday 8 February 2025

Get ready for a day filled with action, as competitors from the NZYF Taranaki Manawatu Region vie for a coveted spot in the Season 57 Grand Final.

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Meet the Contestants

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Meet the Regional Finalists

 

Ben Fraser

Marton Young Farmers

Ethan Muir

Central Taranaki Young Farmers

Karl Wood

Fitzherbert Young Farmers

Sarah Lockhart

Marton Young Farmers

Kurt Armstrong

Opiki Young Farmers

Izzi Panettiere

Fitzherbert Young Farmers

Sheldon Mayo

Opiki Young Farmers

Jock Bourke

Massey Young Farmers

Event Information

Practical Day

> Saturday 8 February 2025
> Stratford A&P Showgrounds

FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year & AgriKidsNZ Contestants will join the top eight FMG Young Farmers of the Year.

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Evening Show

> Saturday 8 February 2025
> Stratford War Memorial Hall

Buzzer quiz and the winner is announced.

More info soon

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AgriKids & FMG Junior

Designed for high school and primary school students, these events provide the next generation with opportunities to showcase their farming skills, knowledge, and innovation.

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Meet our Convenor

Sarah Taylor

Opiki Young Farmers

I've been a member of NZYF for over 7 years, currently serving as the Manawatu district chair. In my second term, I've held various roles at club and district levels, such as vice chair, new member liaison, and more.

Originally from a small beef fattening block, I started my career in the dairy industry right after high school, appreciating the rural lifestyle and close-knit communities.

This year, I took on the role of convenor for our regional final at the Central District Field Days, aiming to showcase Young Farmers and create a memorable event, especially during the evening show where we'll determine our region's representative for the grand final.

Meet our Convenor

Kenzie Bellringer

Kenzie has been heavily involved in Young Farmers for around 10 years. During this time, she has been Chair of Inglewood Young Farmers for five years, Chair of NZYF Taranaki Manawatu for one year and Treasurer of Inglewood for one year. Kenzie has convened two District Contests as well competing in numerous and has been on three Regional Final committees.

Kenzie and her team plan to host a Regional Final that offers variety and challenges the competitors, while giving them the opportunity to upskill and get the most out of their Regional Final experience. She is looking forward to everyone getting together and being involved in a relaxed environment after our restrictions with COVID in 2022. 

 

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Dean Gardiner
Amuri Young Farmers

 

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