WHAT IS FUTURE BEEF NZ

Future Beef NZ is an exciting new initiative which has been created to reshape and re-ignite the New Zealand beef industry’s youth involvement, at a national level.

FBNZ has been developed jointly by New Zealand Performance Beef Breeders and Meat and Wool New Zealand. FBNZ is a commercially orientated programme which is not breed specific, and is not focussed on the stud industry.

Future Beef’s programmes target young people, between the ages of eight and 24, with the intention of influencing a wide range of youth, with varying degrees of education and ability.

Future Beef is essentially about inspiring and supporting the farmers and industry leaders of the future. We aim to educate young people about the beef industry, and to further develop the skills and abilities they already have.

If our industry is remain progressive and sustainable it is essential that young people be given every opportunity to consider careers in agriculture. FBNZ recognises the importance of supporting and encouraging young people as they decide agriculture is the future for them.

DIRECTION OF FUTURE BEEF NZ

We organise events which provide students an
opportunity for hands-on experience in the beef industry.
These are just a few of the benefits gained by participants:

• First hand experience with beef cattle
• The development of skills essential in the beef industry
• Experience with new technologies available
• Cattle appraisal and handling skills
• Knowledge about meat qualities and the
  processing of beef
• An awareness of the numerous career paths available to them
• Guidance and direction from inspiring mentors
• They meet other students with similar interests and
  aspirations
• They have a lot of fun!
  
  

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE:

Executive Committee:

Chairperson: Sue Crawshaw

Treasurer: Murray Meads

Head of Working Committee: Gemma Carmichael

Executives: Mark Stevens, Rebecca McConochie


The Executive Committee is made up of six industry professionals who volunteer their time and expertise.

Executive members are responsible for developing activities, building on past successes, and ensuring that FBNZ continues to grow in recognition and popularity.

The combined experience and reputation of the Committee’s members ensures FBNZ programmes are well thought-out, well attended, and hugely beneficial to the students and sponsors taking part.

FBNZ’s Executives are responsible for the direction of FBNZ and its future events and programmes.

Working Committee:

The Working Committee is made up of 10 members from different areas throughout New Zealand.

These members are notable for their passion and commitment to the beef industry, and their interest in motivating future industry leaders.

The Committee members are hands-on mentors in each of their areas, and are dedicated to the promotion of FBNZ to potential new participants. Their involvement localises the FBNZ programme in their areas, and enables its continued growth throughout the country.