How Future Farmers NZ is facilitating conversations to help shape the industry with Aimee Blake
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With major change and challenge on the horizon, how do we bring young people into the fold and ensure their voices are shaping the future of our food and fibre sector? In this episode, Katie Rodwell speaks with Aimee Blake, co-founder of Girls Who Grow and co-chair of Future Farmers NZ. Aimee shares how a growing network of over 150 young people from across the value chain are coming together to build a resilient, prosperous future for New Zealand agriculture.
They discuss how Future Farmers was formed, the importance of constructive cross-sector conversation, and how the group’s Statement of Hope is helping chart a positive path forward for policymakers and industry alike.
Tune in to learn how Future Farmers NZ brings diverse voices together around a shared purpose, to create momentum for change.