Podcast
Young Farmer Yarns
with Rous McCulloch
Young Farmer Yarns talks to NZ Young Farmers members from across the country, showcasing what they get up to and where they are heading.
They'll be chatting about all things Young Farmers, with a bit of chat about life, love, and how to make the perfect snag in a cup.
Our Host
Rous McCulloch
NZYF Alumni
Our host Rous McCulloch is an NZYF Alumni, part-time farmer, part-time fisherman, and full-time cricketer, based in Glenavy.
Previously a member of Glenavy Young Farmers and the Chair of the Aorangi Young Farmers region, Rous has got plenty of banter and has got a great future in the art of podcasting!
Episode 1: The Iconic Event
Rous catches up with current champion, Tim Dangen, about his time so far as THE FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Ash Bell also jumps on for a chat, she is our Season 55 Grand Final Convenor and is gearing up for a busy six months!
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Episode 2: The Next Generation
This week Rous catches up with the next generation of leaders in the food and fibre sector: NZYF Board Chair Jessie Waite, and Thornbury Young Farmers member, Hugh Jackson.
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Episode 3: The Big Decision
Life is full of big decisions! In this episode, Rous talks to Lincoln Young Farmers member Ngapera Parata about making that post-school decision. He also catches up with Morrinsville Ngarua member, Robin Buser, about making a career change from marketing to farming.
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Episode 4: The Big Move
This week we welcome Sofie Adelaar from Morrinsville-Ngarua Young Farmers and Charlie Young from Lincoln Young Farmers.
Originally from the Netherlands, Sofie came to NZ just before the Covid Lockdown. She ended up in Morrinsville, joined the local Young Farmers club, and the rest is history!
Charlie is an Aussie, but don't hold that against him! He decided to make the move to Lincoln University, and has been making the most of his time in NZ – even seeing a dairy cow for the first time!
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Episode 5: The Farmers
NZ Young Farmers members aren't all working on-farm, but there are of course a few who do!
This week Rous chats with Tom Adkins, based in the Hakataramea Valley and Victoria Baker, based down in Te Anau, about the farming hustle and how they use Young Farmers to get off-farm and get to know the locals.
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Episode 6: The Ones That Never Leave
Once you've had a taste of Young Farmers, it's hard to leave! This week Rous catches up with NZYF alumni Steve Gillies and Nigel and Leanne Woodhead about their time in Young Farmers, what they've learnt, and how NZYF has helped them in life and love.
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Meet the Tasman Regional Final Convenor
Dean Gardiner
Amuri Young Farmers
