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New Zealand Young Farmers has joined together with DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ to create Get Ahead; a one stop career hub for young people considering a career in agriculture.

Get Ahead is an amalgamation of DairyNZ's Get Fresh with Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Outstanding in the Field in collaboration with New Zealand Young Farmers.

Get Ahead aims to profile career diversity and opportunitites in modern day agriculture through this website and Experience Days held around New Zealand.

The Get Ahead programme is facilitated by New Zealand Young Farmers and run alongside the TeenAg programme.

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  • Get Ahead Newsletter

    The final TAglines is out for 2011 - It's a combined E-Newsletter with all sorts of info about TeenAg and Get Ahead. Click READ MORE to have a squiz!

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  • In2 the Field Online Mentors

    Head along to our Facebook page to learn more about agribusiness, agriscience or on-farm work - straight from the horses mouth!

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  • TeenAg Competition 2012

    Entries are now open for the 2012 TeenAg Competition. There are seven Regional Finals being held around the country from February 12th. Download an entry form today!

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  • Get Ahead Experience Days

    Dates are confirmed for 2012 Experience Days - email us at getahead@youngfarmers.co.nz to register now!

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