I grew up within a family of wool growers but have found dairy is my industry of choice.
Taking some time off the family farm after schooling to pursue a career in photography, graphic design and arts, but the passion for farming led me home. Now with children of our own along with my partner and his family we are operating a dairy farm just out of Lockington, Victoria.
Our dairy consists of 150 cows in a freshly renovated 9 double up herringbone. We have the goal to milk 150 cows at all times, whilst having 4 calving patterns with cross bred cows. Our farm currently consists of 180 acres and is flood irrigated with temporary water. I have a special interest in cow health, the next generation of dairy farming and the positives within the industry.
I was fortunate enough to be a participant in the Proud To Be A Dairy Farmer and Get To Know Fonterra programs and found these programs have ignited my true passion for representation in dairy farming.
I have been fortunate enough to work in many different dairy set ups over the years from corporate to single operations and find these experiences have been the core to my passion.
When not on farm I'm contributing to the Lockington Consolidated School Parents and Friends Committee, Lockington Bamawm United junior football or enjoying Murray Dairy and other dairy events.
My hobbies outside of the farm are tennis or more recently Pickleball, landscape photography, enjoying our border collies and spending time with the kids and family.