Young Farmer Challenge

Tractor, alpacas, and fire extinguishing challenges are a great time but did you know you can have just as much fun with the humble spud? Here are five super simple activities that will challenge your farmers but won’t have your show committee tied up in a logistical...

The key to pulling off a successful Australian Young Farmer Challenge lies in quite literally that – the challenges. Here’s five tips to ensure challenges that are both educational and entertaining for competitors and audience alike.

The Australian Young Farmer Challenge is an engaging, entertaining and fast-paced competition for young rural people aged 18-35 years. Mixed teams of four people battle it out at local shows in a series of fun challenges that put to the test the techniques and safe work methods that young farmers use every day. On the line is the champion title, a host of prizes, bragging rights and the chance to compete on the national stage. 

The Australian Young Farmer Challenge (AYFC) puts to the test the techniques, skills and safe work methods that young farmers use every day – but who says you can’t have fun while you’re doing it?