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Farm Cadets
Farm cadets had the chance to test their skills in a variety of farming tasks in the Farm Education and Training Association competition held at Turihaua Station. Farm Cadets are part of Skill New Zealand, studying for a Trade Certificate or Diploma while employed on local farms. Photos courtesy Bruce Cumming who braved the miserable weather.
Matt Haisman, a fourth year cadet farming at Motu, & the safest way to scale hills in his area.
Waipaoa Station 3rd year cadet Wayne Parsons found a greasy track and a 4 wheeler Ideal entertainment.
Making the art of shearing look easy is Jason Harris who is in his 2nd year at Turihaua Station.
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Kingi Winiata, a 3rd year cadet farming at Nuhaka executes the finishing blow to his well shorn sheep.
English visitor to the district, Ian Savage, checks out a farm bike
Tolaga Bay farm cadet Alec Schwass tries his hand at draughting.
Overall winner of the competition, Bruce Marriott of Tolaga Bay pictured mouthing sheep in the Turihaua yards. Bruce will go on to the National finals at Mystery Creek.