| 13 As contract milkers the couple own a portion of the herd which, come June 1, will be 550 cows, half the current herd and a major step toward eventual farm ownership, which will be their next move. DAIRY PEOPLE » Josh and Becs Dondertman board will be hosting a dinner fundraiser with an auction, something both Josh and Becs are very much looking forward to being at. As contract milkers the couple own a portion of the herd which, come June 1, will be 550 cows, half the current herd and a major step toward eventual farm ownership, which will be their next move. “For the right farm and opportunity we will consider most locations in NZ, it is about the right farm and people,”Josh says. And as for advice they would offer those new to Simon Eddington - PGGWrightson 027 590 8612 Keegan Gray - PGGWrightson 027 288 7529 THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER FERTILISER SPREADING | FARM MAPPING GPS TRACKING | VARIABLE RATE SPREADING LIVESTOCK CARTAGE | DAILY FREIGHT CONCRETE SUPPLIES | GRAIN CARTAGE SHINGLE SUPPLIES | FERTILISER SUPPLIES Leeston: 03 3248 070 | Dunsandel: 03 3254 039 reception@ellesmere.co.nz sales@happershonda.co.nz farming, both agree the most important thing is to find people that share the same values. Find the farmer that will spend time with you, let you try the things you are interested, ensure you can get off farm to play sport or be invloved in what you choose. It is also paramount to surround yourself with a good team, for us this means a great Bank Manager (Richard Wall, ANZ) and Accountant / Business Coach (Richard Wheeler Sidekick Accounting). “It’s incredibly important because if they share the same values then you will receive the help and support at times that you need to progress. For us its been really important to align ourselves with people with the same values as life is full of ups and downs,” Becs says. Becs is also involved in an organisation that supports farmers well-being ‘Surfing For Farmers Trust’. She’s been connected with the group for about a year and promises that before too long she will actually learn to surf. “It’s a fun thing where you get off the farm, don’t talk or think about your farm for a time. You just enjoy yourself.”
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