FMG Young Farmer of the Year is back for its 54th season!

NZ Young Farmers is gearing up to host the first stage of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year, the District Contests.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

16 District Contests run across the country between 1 October and 30 November 2021 (click through to see all dates/locations).
Each event will contain a series of fun, practical modules based on the food and fibre sector.
Winners of each District Contest move through to the relevant Regional Final. Winners of each Regional Final will move through to the Grand Final to battle it out for FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

PRIZES:
First place $300
Second place $200
Third place $100

District Contests are FREE and open to all NZ Young Farmers members so grab a mate or two and get amongst it, test your skills, and have a go!

Register your spot now. Entries close around five days prior to the event.

If you need more info, get in touch with us today: events@youngfarmers.co.nz

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Dates:

Northern

New dates and Location for Northern Districts

Upper/Lower North District: Friday, 3 December 2021 (entries close on Sunday, 7 November 2021/ Location: Virtual (will require wifi access)

Waikato/Bay of Plenty

New date and location for Hamilton City District

New location for Te Puke District

Hamilton City: Wednesday, 8 December 2021 (entries close on Sunday, 28 November 2021) / Location: Virtual (will require wifi access)
Piarere: Saturday 20 November 2021 (entries close Sunday, 14 November 2021 / Location: 459 Whites Road, Putaruru 3483)
Te Puke: Saturday 27 November 2021 (entries close Sunday, 21 November / Location: 121 Tainui Road Pongakawa. supply no. is 21518

East Coast

East Coast North: Saturday 6 November 2021 (entries close Sunday, 31 October 2021 / Location: Whakamarumaru Station, 1910 Matapiro Road, Crownthorpe 4179)
East Coast South: Sunday 14 November 2021 (entries close Sunday, 7 November 2021 / Location: Woodville Racecourse, 1014 McLean Street, Woodville 4920)

Taranaki/Manawatu

New location for TaraMan District

Taranaki/Manawatu: Saturday 6 November 2021 (entries close Sunday, 31 October 2021 / Location: 127 Rosina Road, Tangimoana
Manawatu (closed*): Saturday 9 October 2021 (entries close Monday 4 October 2021 / Location: Massey Oval, Fitzherbert, Palmerston North 4474 (located in Massey University))
Taranaki (closed*): Saturday 13 November 2021 (entries close Sunday, 7 November 2021 / Location: Winterland Riding Centre, 693 Dudley Road Upper, Inglewood 4386)

Tasman

New location for Tasman South & Tasman North District

Tasman North: Saturday 30 October 2021 (entries close Tuesday 26 October 2021 / Location: Amuri A&P Showgrounds: 15 Heaton Street, Rotherham 7379
Tasman South: Saturday 16 October 2021 (entries close Monday 11 October 2021 / Location: Lincoln University: APFA Field, 15-18 Farm Road, Lincoln 7674.

Aorangi

Aorangi North: Saturday 9 October 2021 (entries close Monday 4 October 2021 / Location: Pendarves Hall, 1020 Chertsey Kyle Rd, Pendarves 7777)
Aorangi South: Saturday 30 October 2021 (entries close Tuesday 26 October 2021 / Location: 265 Airedale Road, Weston, Oamaru, 9492)

Otago/Southland

Otago: Saturday 9 October 2021 (entries close Monday 4 October 2021 / Location: Omakau Domain Camping Ground, Alton Street, Omakau 9377)
Southland: Saturday 6 November 2021 (entries close Sunday, 31 October 2021 / Location 92 O'Shannessy Road Thomsons Crossing 9781)

*Manawatu and Taranaki District Contests are closed events. Contestants located outside of this district cannot enter.

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RESULTS: Click here to view