Your gift doesn’t just support a student — it shapes a future.
When you donate to Growing Future Farmers, you’re empowering young New Zealanders to build meaningful careers on the land. Through hands-on, on-farm training and nationally recognised qualifications, our students gain the skills, confidence, and purpose they need to thrive in the rural sector.
Together, we’re not just growing farmers — we’re changing lives.
Your contribution helps us provide:
- Coordination and delivery of a high-quality, industry-relevant career defining programme.
- One-on-one support through our Student Success Advisors, guiding students toward programme completion and empowering students to grow in confidence, stay motivated, and achieve their academic and personal goals throughout the programme.
- Access to experienced, external trainers for specialist skills like fencing, chainsaw use, handpiece, vehicle operation and dog training
- A strong focus on health and safety, embedding safe work practices and risk awareness as core values from day one
- Ongoing wrap around support that nurtures personal growth — building confidence, life skills, positive mindsets, and a strong sense of community alongside practical training.
- By supporting Growing Future Farmers, you’re helping to grow confident, community-minded graduates who are highly employable, sought after, and equipped with the practical skills, life experience, and mindset to contribute with capability, care, and confidence to New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.
By supporting Growing Future Farmers, you’re investing in the capability, confidence, and care of the next generation of food producers.
How to Give
Sponsor a Student
Support a student directly by contributing to their course fees. Your sponsorship helps cover the cost of training, assessment, and delivery of NZQA unit standards. It ensures students have access to quality learning experiences while receiving the wraparound support they need to succeed.
As a student sponsor, you’ll receive regular updates on their progress, achievements, and growth throughout the year — so you can see the direct impact of your support.
One-off or Monthly Donation
Make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation to support the overall programme.
Corporate Sponsorship
Partner with us as a corporate or community sponsor and help us build a stronger rural workforce. Your organisation can make a lasting impact on the future of New Zealand agriculture.
Other Ways to Support
We're open to all ideas and would love to hear from you. Please reach out to discuss.
