by godairynz | Oct 30, 2018 | Dairy Farming
Hayley Hoogendyk Farm Manager Hayley Hoogendyk grew up as a city girl but chose a rural career. SCHOOL: Mt Maunganui College. 2002-2006 TRAINING INSTITUTE: Massey University 2007-2009, Primary ITO 2014 to present day CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Farm Manager “My story... 
by godairynz | Sep 10, 2018 | Dairy Farming
Harepaora Ngaheu Contract Milker Harepaora was 21 years old when he first put cups on cows and it changed his life forever. TRAINING INSTITUTE: Diploma in Agribusiness, Level 4 CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Contract Milker “I want to be a positive role model for young... 
by godairynz | Sep 6, 2018 | Agri-Business
Caleb Higham Catchment Engagement Leader Caleb wasn’t sure what to study after high school, but loved biology, chemistry, and the outdoors. SCHOOL: Te Awamutu College TRAINING INSTITUTE: The University of Waikato, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry double... 
by godairynz | Sep 4, 2018 | Agri-Science
Melissa Stephen Genetic Evaluation Developer Melissa works as a Genetic Evaluation Developer helping dairy farmers determine which animals will produce the best performing herd. SCHOOL: Whangarei Girls’ High School TRAINING INSTITUTE: Lincoln University,... 
by godairynz | Aug 29, 2018 | Dairy Sector, People
Why I chose dairy farming as a career “Chloe Mackle was scared of the dark and anything that moved – but when she was challenged to try dairy farming, she decided to go for it.” “My absolute favourite thing about farming is hanging out with cows; I’m also... 
by godairynz | Aug 29, 2018 | Dairy Sector, People
NZ Young Farmer explores Indonesia's dairy sector “Indonesia’s dairy industry is very different to what we’re used to in New Zealand. There are lots of tiny farms and they’re all hidden from view.” “The Indonesians believe cows are worth more if they have horns...
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