Katrina Thomas 02 Apr 2024 / Categories: South Island, Top of the South, West Coast, North Canterbury, Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury, Otago, Southland Rural Champions - Nominations now open! Nominations are open to individuals actively involved in farming and/or growing enterprises in New Zealand and individuals providing rural services in New Zealand. Last year, the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life celebrated Year of the Farmer, a hugely successful initiative championing the work and community contributions of our farmers and growers. It culminated in the naming of Duntroon dairy farmer Myfanwy Alexander as our inaugural Rural Champion. This year we are back with a similar initiative which we're calling Rural Champions. As well as seeking nominations for individual farmers or growers, we have included a new category - Rural Services Providers. These providers , the likes of vets, fertiliser reps, stock agents, agronomists, rural supplies reps, agricultural contractors, shearers and shedhands are key to the smooth running of farming operations and also deserve to be celebrated. Please nominate someone you think deserves recognition: a farmer or grower and/or a rural services provider Go to the Nomination Form and complete the form and submit. Let’s celebrate our local rural heroes in 2024. Nominations close 15 May. Previous Article Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago Next Article 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 Print 4159
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