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AGRICULTURAL and society shows are the best way to keep youngsters interested in the farming industry, says the owner of Bluff Glen Holsteins Elise Hill.
Mrs Hill, her husband and two children, present their dairy cows in shows and their first entry was at the Myrtleford show 12 months ago.
They returned to the show at the weekend and not only took away several first, second and third places for their cattle, but also a grand champion title for their bull.
Mrs Hill’s children are aged 12 and 14 and she said they started showing because they were developing an interest in the dairy cows.
“They put the effort in and for us, personally, it means they have a passion about farming,” she said.
“The farm is our livelihood and obviously our business.”
Mrs Hill said those who entered the show were successful in different categories.
“It was nice because everybody won ribbons for something and it’s nice for people who put the effort in to get something back,” she said.
“It does keep the kids motivated and they can continue to enjoy preparing calves to show them.”
She said even though her children sometimes had to wake up at 3am to prepare the animals, it was worth it.
“I hope a lot more kids can get involved and learn about agriculture,” she said.
