Thursday, 26 March 2015 14:55

Hunt begins for 5th Young Farmer finalist

Written by Rural News Group

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Young Farmer of the Year regional competition 2013

The fifth ANZ Young Farmer Contest Grand Finalist will be determined this weekend at the Taranaki/Manawatu Regional Final held in Palmerston North.

"This contest season is shaping up to be very exciting, every year the calibre of contestants continues to improve and impress," says Terry Copeland, chief executive of New Zealand Young Farmers.

The eight finalists are contending for a spot at the Grand Final in Taupo July 2-4 and their share of an impressive prize pack worth over $271,000 in products, services, and scholarships.

"The support from sponsors and the community is invaluable, they are not only supporting the contest but the future of agriculture and together with Young Farmers we are driving the industry forward," says Copeland.

Visitors will see an outstanding group of eight contestants (under the age of 31) come together for a day of practical, physical, and theoretical challenges at Railway Land.

Entry to the practical day is free to the public. The event will be followed by a sold out ticketed evening quiz show and dinner held at the Palmerston North Convention Centre.

Also in the midst of the action are the future Young Farmers – the AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg competitions, which will run alongside the ANZ Young Farmer Contest.

The Taranaki/Manawatu Regional Final will be held this Saturday, March 28.

For further details head to www.youngfarmercontest.co.nz

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