The
CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday May 15, 2015
Young Farmers’ Challenge - a day in the life of a farmer Clermont Show - Isaac Region’s Show As part of centre ring entertainment, a new initiative of the 2015 Clermont Show – The Isaac Region’s Show will be staged on Show Wednesday 27th May after the Grand Parade, presentations and Rooftop Express Arena Spectacular. Exciting to watch and fun to be part of, the Young Farmers’ Challenge starting at about 2pm, will showcase the agricultural skills of farmers in the Isaac region as well as linking their daily chores to the many and varied sections of the local show, in a ‘winner takes all’ event. A relay-style team event, the challenge will depict the diversity in the everyday life of a farmer. Enthusiastic organisers, reigning Central Highlands Rural Ambassador, Zoe Rickertt and 2014 Clermont Miss Showgirl Runner-up, Ria Garside, have been planning the event for many months. Six team challenges will be positioned in centre ring, with the team members
progressing through the event in logical sequence, similar to a relay race. Much creative thought has been involved in deciding the actual tasks to be completed. With Zoe being one of our local vets, one would expect that a veterinary related task will be on the list as one of the six challenges. According to co-organiser, Zoe, “The objectives of the challenge this year are to promote an array of skills and techniques used by farmers, while using appropriate equipment through a set of practical field activities, as well as promoting safety at work and showcasing the Isaac region as an area of energetic, hardworking and multi-skilled people, in an action packed demonstration.” “This event is definitely not restricted to farmers. All groups in the Isaac region are encouraged to nominate,” Zoe added, “We aim to have a team from each of the towns in Isaac.”
Four people, eighteen years of age or older, are required for each mixedsex team. An obvious team colour or uniform for identification purposes, covered footwear and appropriate clothing for outdoor activities are requirements. All teams must be nominated by Friday 22nd May, with $50 entry fee and all appropriate paper work completed by this time. The Queensland Young Farmers’ Challenge is an initiative of the Queensland Shows Next Generation group. As such, the highest rank team that fulfils the regulations for the Central Highlands Agricultural Show Societies (CHASS) Young Farmers’ Challenge will be eligible to progress to the subchamber finals. To nominate or for more information about this exciting new event, please contact Zoe Rickertt zoe.rickertt@bigpond.com or Ria Garside ria.garside@suncorp.com.au or read more on Facebook – Clermont Show.