Youth in farming: our future

The NSW Farmers’ Association says the future of farming is in the hands of young farmers!

All farmers aged 18 – 35 are invited to attend the NSW Farmers’ Association’s Young Farmers Forum in Narrabri on Friday 11 December for a chance to meet others in the industry with a similar focus.

“Young farmers are looking at how we will manage the land and our environment into the future, and this forum will explore the key opportunities and challenges facing agriculture,”

Young Farmers’ Council Chair Sam Gunn said. “It’s a great chance for us all to network and hear speakers from across our sector talk about some of the hot topics for agriculture in the modern day,” he said. NSW Farmers’ Association President Charles Armstrong will address the forum and says the Association is committed to fostering the talents of young farmers in NSW.

“Our industry needs committed, forward thinking champions as we face the challenge of dealing with climate change in a global context,” Mr Armstrong said.

“This forum is a fantastic chance to pull together peers in industry to discuss ways in which we can continue to cater for this generation,” he said.

The forum is funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under its Australian Farming Future program. Speakers will include author,

TV personality and environmentalist Tanya Ha, the Australian Farm Institute’s Mick Keogh, NSW Farmers’ Association Young Farmer Council Chair Sam Gunn, Farmer of the Year Michael O’Brien and Young Farmers’ of the Year Stephen and Amity Chase.

This event is free and includes accommodation in Narrabri and a BBQ dinner and refreshments following the forum.