Rural Youth Announce Woolworths Young Farmer of the Year 2024!!!

Rural Youth Tasmania is thrilled to announce that 10 finalists for the 2024 Woolworths Young Farmer of the Year Competition have been selected following highly competitive Runoffs held at Quercus Park on Saturday, 27 July.

These outstanding individuals have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, earning their place in the final of this prestigious event.

The finalists are:      

Annalise Rayner                                        Dylan Bellchambers

Ashtyn Willey                                            Jake Williams

Charlton Skirving                                      Jordan Burr

Chelsea Rayner                                         Mathew Wadley

Chloe Temple                                            Zac Leonard

The final will take place at Quercus Park on Saturday, 24 August 2024, where the finalists will vie for the coveted title of 2024 Woolworths Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year. Competitors will engage in a series of challenging modules designed to test their farming expertise, innovation, and problem-solving abilities.

The winner will be announced at a special dinner following the completion of the daytime modules. This year’s competition boasts a substantial prize pool valued at over $50,000, reflecting the significant support from our dedicated sponsors.

Rural Youth Tasmania extends its heartfelt gratitude to Allgoods, Ashgrove, Australian Chainsaw Products, Gaffney Machinery, Prokut, Meander Valley Council, Midland 
Tractors, Polaris, Sports Hut, Tas Petroleum, Tasweld, Total Tools, and our naming rights sponsor, Woolworths. 

Their unwavering support is instrumental in celebrating and fostering the growth of young farmers across Tasmania. "We are incredibly proud of the talent and passion demonstrated by this year's entrants," said Amber Bramich, Vice President of Rural Youth Tasmania. 

"The 2024 Woolworths Young Farmer of the Year Competition is more than just a contest; it celebrates young farmers' innovation and dedication to our agricultural community.

We look forward to an exciting final and wish all the finalists the best of luck. We are sure this is going to be a very tight competition and the prized title of Young 
Farmer of the Year will be a tough fight".