YOUNG people are the future of agriculture and on Saturday many of them flocked in to get involved in the city’s annual ram expo and working dog auction.
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There were strong numbers in junior judging, with many other young people in the crowd to take in the action.
The event was an opportunity for ram and working dog producers to buy, sell and compete against the region’s best.
Bathurst Merino Association committee member Colin McPhee said the event, which was held at Bathurst Showground, was very successful with 15 entrants (aged 11-17 years old) in the junior judging category.
“We’re trying to encourage young people and show them that there is a future in agriculture,” he said.
“The country can’t survive without it. There’s a lot more outlets [in agriculture] these days, it’s not just being a farmer.”
Top auction price for a working dog was $4300, while the top puppy price fetched $700.
Most successful exhibitor went to Peter and Kay Moore from Tarana. Best ram display went to Winyar Merino Stud from Canowindra, while best local ram display was Blink Bonnie from Taranah.