Eleven teams from Teen Ag Clubs in Northern high schools battled it out in a series of modules, before the top five teams were announced for "The Face Off".
Northern FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year runner up Archer Walton and Sean Alexander. Photo / Supplied
Here the teams went head to head in a famous FMG YFOTY-styled buzzer quiz before the winners were announced in an awards ceremony.
Year 11 student Nick said the hardest part of the day was the quiz, where he was too slow at hitting the buzzer.
A crowd of hundreds turned out for the big event in 30 degree heat, which also ran alongside the AgiKids competition.
The two Okaihau College teams invited to Christchurch in July to compete at Grand Final for the FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year and AgriKids contest, with host Te Radar. Photo / Supplied
Contest Board Member, James Goodwin, said it was a tough challenge for all the competitors.
"The modules which were made by our sponsors were quite complicated so to see some of the Teen Ag students fly through them was pretty impressive," he said.
"The scorching 30 degree heat made it even harder, especially with the competition running for a few hours, but it was so much fun and amazing to see so many teenagers interested in the agriculture, food and fibres sectors."
A team of Okaihau College Students who placed third in the AgriKids competition - Ben Quarrie, Gemma Harrison and Grace Sanders - have also been invited to compete in the Grand Final in Christchurch.
The top three Northern FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year pairs. Photo / Supplied
FMG JR YFOTY third place getters were Devlin Gurr and Jackson Nichols from Dargaville High School.
Teen Ag Clubs are aimed to introduce secondary school aged children to the opportunities available in the agriculture, food and fibres sector, provide leadership and support students.
FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year results:
1st - Nick & Zoe Harrison 2nd - Archer Walton & Sean Alexander 3rd - Devlin Gurr & Jackson Nichols
