Third place for FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year
Tayla Hansen (Year 13) along with Tim Lumsden from Hamilton Boys’ High School represented the Waikato/BOP region and were placed third in this year's FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year competition.
They were one of 14 teams from across New Zealand to compete in a series of modules including practical activities, exams and speeches all designed to test their teamwork, practical and theoretical knowledge and skills. The event held in Christchurch, is a key part of the work being done by NZ Young Farmers to attract secondary school students into the agri-food sector.