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GFF–Fonterra Dairy Pilot
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Level 4 Certificate in Agriculture
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It is great to be able to offer his student a one-on-one relevant programme and having a keen young person training in his team made a big difference.
As employers, we need to lead our own training programmes as we are the beneficiaries.
Pete Mc Carthy, Cross Hills
Testimonials
Growing young people
Ann and I are really proud to be farm trainers in the GFF programme, over the last 4 years. Growing young people who want to be part of our sheep and beef industry is
something we are all responsible for and should be part of. We totally believe
in the GFF programme and the wonderful people it develops. So much so, we have
just employed one!
Al Reeves, GFF Farm Trainer
Build Staff Talent
I see GFF as a great pathway to build staff talent in the industry, giving keen young people the chance to be immersed in your farm business for two years.
Kevin Ramsey, GFF Farm Trainer
The pride and the payoff
Farm trainer Richard Subtil shares the pride and payoff of mentoring GFF students through their two-year journey. Growth like Ella’s - on the land, with her dogs, and in herself - is what it’s all about. Are you keen to come on board as a farm trainer with GFF?
The pride and the payoff
Farm trainer Richard Subtil shares the pride and payoff of mentoring GFF students through their two-year journey. Growth like Ella’s - on the land, with her dogs, and in herself - is what it’s all about. Are you keen to come on board as a farm trainer with GFF?
Young people gain confidence, consistency
Wairarapa dog trainer Todd Heynes is
passing on proven training techniques to GFF students. From calming rowdy pups
to building trust and respect, his sessions help our young people gain
confidence, consistency, and the know-how to grow great working dogs and great
careers.
Young people gain confidence, consistency
Wairarapa dog trainer Todd Heynes is
passing on proven training techniques to GFF students. From calming rowdy pups
to building trust and respect, his sessions help our young people gain
confidence, consistency, and the know-how to grow great working dogs and great
careers.
Corey Caseley
Corey Caseley, Farm Manager at Glendonald Station, shares his experience as a GFF Farm Trainer - now on his third student. He talks about what it's like having a student on farm, the support available, and why it’s worth getting involved.
Thinking about becoming a farm trainer? Watch the video and hear Corey’s tips.
Corey Caseley
Corey Caseley, Farm Manager at Glendonald Station, shares his experience as a GFF Farm Trainer - now on his third student. He talks about what it's like having a student on farm, the support available, and why it’s worth getting involved.
Thinking about becoming a farm trainer? Watch the video and hear Corey’s tips.
Living the dream
Growing up in the city, Rebecca dreamed of working on a South Island station. She applied to GFF and was placed on a large station in the hills of Taihape, where she thrived with all the hands-on training the programme offered. After graduating in 2022, she headed to a station in Eastern Wairarapa. And now? She’s back down south on a big station, living the dream! Rebecca’s currently part of the 2025 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Generation Next programme.
How Training Young People Is Rewarding
Farm trainers Trudy and Richard talk about how proud they feel to be part of the GFF programme. Training young people and seeing them develop into skilled farmers is immensely rewarding.
How Training Young People Is Rewarding
Farm trainers Trudy and Richard talk about how proud they feel to be part of the GFF programme. Training young people and seeing them develop into skilled farmers is immensely rewarding.
Farm trainers Alastair and Ann Reeves of Reeves Farms in the Waikato
Farm trainers Alastair and Ann Reeves of Reeves Farms in the Waikato
Farm Trainer, Matt
Farm Trainer, Matt
Meet Hamish! A GFF Farm Trainer
Meet one of of Growing Future farmer Trainer, Hamish. He discusses why he loves the program and supports it too!
Meet Hamish! A GFF Farm Trainer
Meet one of of Growing Future farmer Trainer, Hamish. He discusses why he loves the program and supports it too!
Your farming career starts here!
At GFF, we equip you with skills that last a lifetime. Your farming career starts here. Learn more at growingfuturefarmers.co.nz
Your farming career starts here!
At GFF, we equip you with skills that last a lifetime. Your farming career starts here. Learn more at growingfuturefarmers.co.nz
Dreaming of a career in farming?
Dreaming of a career in farming? Our programme opens doors to a rewarding future!
Dreaming of a career in farming?
Dreaming of a career in farming? Our programme opens doors to a rewarding future!
