Whangarei A&P Society’s Farm Intern Programme offers Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications, providing a pathway to a future in farming.
Each year, before the Whangarei intern programme begins, a free skills development camp is held on farm. It’s a great way to test whether farming is right for you.
Despite the early starts Max had a great time on camp, and is now contracting.
‘I really enjoyed learning how to milk cows and getting to learn how to drive the quads, digger and tractor
I also enjoyed learning more about dairy farming as I only live on a small lifestyle block with sheep. I really loved learning more about jersey cows
The camp has confirmed that I want a career in farming, I’ve decided to go contracting as I want to drive tractors I’ve now been working on a farm in Waiotira building up my tractor hours, I’m already at 40 from moving bails, and feeding out.’
Ella went on camp and ended up coming out with a job!
‘The biggest challenge for me was getting up early and learning to milk. But I ended up meeting my neighbours and getting a job on their farm!
I’m really looking forward to learning more about farming and earning some money
I would 100% recommend to my other friends, we had so much fun and made new friends!’
Millie enjoyed learning to tie new knots…
‘I really loved being close to the animals, the cows, the dogs and learning how to milk. We also learned about drying off cows and tying all sorts of different fencing knots I made 3 really good friends that I’ll keep in touch with after the camp I’m hoping we will all sign up to Whangarei A&P Society’s intern programme together!’
Whangarei A&P Society is looking for farmers in Northland to be part of our Farm Intern Programme It is the perfect opportunity for you to get an extra pair of hands on the
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