current participants

Lincoln University: Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Employer: Tony and Clare Dodunski, Beaumaris Dairies

Anna grew up on a dry land dairy farm in Waimate. Following her studies she travelled for 18 months, working on a dairy farm in Ireland and playing a season of rugby in Canada. On her return home she has worked 1.5 seasons at Beaumaris Dairies in Lincoln.

Lincoln University: Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)

Employer: Mack and Sarah Everist, Mayfield Farm

George comes from a dairy farm in Whanganui. Alongside his dairy experience, he also has experience working for a contracting company. He hopes the programme will help him to reach his short-term goal of contract/share-milking and then onto farm ownership by gaining a greater understanding of the industry and growing his knowledge and skills.

Massey University: Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Employer: Tony Coltman and Dana Carver, Canlac Holdings

Maddie has a keen interest for farming, and has worked on dairy farms throughout her university studies. Since completing her degree she has secured full-time employment on a dairy farm and hopes that the programme will build on her existing experience, strengthen her technical and decision-making skills, and gain broader industry insight to support her long-term goal of building a career in the dairy and wider agricultural sector.

Lincoln University Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Employer: Trevor and Stacey Monson, Methven Dairies

Maria grew up in Southland where she gained experience working on a neighbouring dairy farm in university breaks and summer holidays. She has a long-term goal of going contract milking and hopes the programme will further develop her practical skills in a real world environment alongside motivated people within the dairy industry.

Lincoln University: Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Employer: Nathan and Erin Christian, Isleworth Dairies

Nick is from the West Coast where he grew up on the family dairy farm. Nick has spent most of his time post-university travelling and working on arable farms in Australia and Canada. He hopes to gain the skills to be capable of management within the year and put him in the position to start his own dairy business within five years.

Lincoln University: Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)

Employer: Will and Kim Grayling, Singletree Dairies

Tom is from the Hawkes Bay, where he grew up on a dairy farm and a dairy support farm. Since completing his degree he has used his farming knowledge to work for contractors around the world. He hopes the programme will help him to learn the day to day running and operation on a dairy farm and provide him with the skills to progress into farm ownership.

Lincoln University: Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture)

Employer: Henry and Ashlea Norris, Grovan Pastures

William grew up on a mixed arable farm in Timaru. He has experience working on a dairy farm, and arable farm and sheep work. He hopes the programme will help him to gain knowledge of a range of dairy farming systems throughout Canterbury, spark discussions, and gain trustworthy connections within the dairy industry.