Fieldays 2023 kicks off
The winter Fieldays is back with a showcase of agricultural trade, entertainment, education, and innovation.
While having been on the board for the past 10 years and having held the position of vice president for the past 3 years, Vernon also farms a dry stock unit in partnership with her husband Gordon and son Simon, at Te Akatea, in northwest Waikato.
Having initially trained as a teacher, she has spent more than four decades in farming and governance, became the first female Nuffield Scholar and the first woman chair of Environment Vernon takes over the reins from outgoing President James Allen, who following the rules of the Society has completed his third and final year as president. Vernon acknowledged the contribution that James made to the Society, providing leadership during the uncertain times of Covid-19, while also running his own business.”
She is looking forward to working with the new board alongside the Fieldays management team to deliver on a strong strategic direction and plan for growth.
“With just over 80 days to us delivering Fieldays 2023, some new events coming to Mystery Creek and some exciting plans for the future, we have plenty of work to do,” she says.
The new board also comprises, vice president – Tim Hale, immediate past president – James Allen, Lynette Pearks, Graeme Austin, Margaret Cameron, Clint Gulliver, Jo Finer, Mike Chapman and Barry Quayle.
