Raised on a sheep and beef farm north of Auckland, I pursued horticulture studies at Lincoln before returning to the sheep and beef sector, spending seven years shearing in Aotearoa and abroad. After meeting my wife Jo and starting a family of three daughters, a knee injury led me from shearing to a 30-year career in dairy farming, including wages, share milking, and farm ownership under the Fonterra Organic program. We converted our farm to organics for land and water stewardship, focusing on soil microbiome and diverse pastures, and planted 20,000 trees for environmental benefits. My journey and a 20-year association with Agrisea have culminated in joining their team, a role I am excited and grateful for.