22
Nov 2022

Young Horticulturist of the year final held in Karaka

Young Horticulturist of the year final held in Karaka

Regan Judd named Young Horticulturist of the year

 

I would like to thank the organisers of the Young Horticulturist of the Year awards held in Karaka in early November. It was a fantastic event that was well supported by the industry. The entire evening was well executed, very entertaining and motivating.

Regan Judd, an orchard sector manager for T&G Global in the Hawkes Bay, was named the winner. Congratulations to all the competitors, they all spoke well in their speeches. I was impressed with the ideas they presented.

This competition has never been as important. Our industry is growing & changing rapidly, and it will be taken forward by these future leaders. Growing continues to evolve and systems change – we must meet the demands of consumers and produce more with less – that is the challenge, I feel in good hands after seeing the calibre of the contestants.

The Horticentre Trust is one of the sponsors of the event and part of their remit is to help educate and promote growing amongst young people. Thank you to the Horticentre Trust and all other sponsors for the support of such a momentous event.

If you are a young grower thinking of entering the competition – just do it!

To learn more about the winner or the competitors please follow the links below or watch the short video.

https://www.younghort.co.nz/news/02-11-2022/introducing-the-finalists-for-2022/

A very large audience was in attendance

Left to right Tony Ivicevich, Ingrid Ennis (Terronova Seeds) and Joanne Ivicevich.  It was wonderful to see Tony and Joanne again after so long.  Tony and Joanne have retired from commercial greenhouse tomato growing but Tony is still a serving Trustee of the NZ Horticentre Trust.  

 

Subscribe to our E-Zine

Sign up here to subscribe to the Grower2grower Ezine. Every two weeks you will receive new articles, specific to the protected cropping industry, informing you of industry news and events straight to your inbox.

More

From This Category

Craig Scott – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
October 8, 2024
Craig Scott – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
It can be said, Craig Scott jokes, that his perspective of the world is an interesting one given he’s so often high above ground, or way down below.
Kyla Mathewson – Young Horticulturist of the Year Finalist 2024
October 8, 2024
Kyla Mathewson – Young Horticulturist of the Year Finalist 2024
Kyla Mathewson feels she’s one of those rare creatures – a person who has scored the dream job, one which she can’t imagine swapping out.
Tai Nelson – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
October 8, 2024
Tai Nelson – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
It may have happened more by accident than design, but Tai Nelson has a job worth raising your glass to.
Taylor Leabourn, Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
October 8, 2024
Taylor Leabourn, Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
If there’s a prize for the Young Horticulturist competition finalist with the healthiest diet, Taylor Leabourn is arguably a strong contender.
Anna England – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
October 8, 2024
Anna England – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
An interest in organics and backyard permaculture has led Anna England to her place of employment.
CLASSIFIED