Some of the best people and organisations make Farming for the Future happen each year.
One of our goals is that anybody can attend F4F. Our generous sponsors make sure the registration fees stay incredibly low. A big thank you to all of our sponsors - and a special hat tip to Watson & Son, our 2017 Gold Sponsor!
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Gold sponsorWatson & Son, is a 100% New Zealand and Māori owned company that specialises in the production of premium Manuka honey. With over 50,000 hives, Watson & Son is the largest Manuka honey producer in New Zealand. Our hives are placed in some of the most remote and pristine regions of New Zealand, across some of the most rugged and dense forest landscapes, some only accessible by helicopter. Having access to these locations provides mono-floral Manuka of the highest strength and finest quality.
We started as a family business and grew into a successful exporter and well recognised brand. Watson & Son is based in the small rural town of Masterton in the Wairarapa. |
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Silver sponsorBased in Blenheim, Morgans Road Nursery grows and supplies a wide range of Forestry/shelter species, New Zealand natives and ornamental plants to public and trade customers throughout New Zealand.
Established in 1987 on bare land with minimal capital, Morgans Road Nursery now produces in excess of 500,000 plants annually. Our expertise is mainly New Zealand natives, and we also focus on hedging with a variety of shelter and forestry species available. We have been a supplier to Akura Conservation Centre in Masterton for over 15 years, providing Eco sourced plants as well as forestry species including Eucalyptus and Acacia. |
Bronze Sponsors
Steens Honey is New Zealand's leading producer of high grade UMF Manuka honey. The company was started by Paul & Sheryl Steens because they wanted to bring a better-quality Manuka to market; one that is raw, unpasteurised and minimally processed - just as Nature intended. Our ethos is one of a sustainable partnership with Nature - as without her we don’t have a business. Steens combines its 34 years of beekeeping know-how and cutting edge technology into all aspects of its hive, honey management and extraction techniques. This delivers more honey and sustainable, stronger overall return for all its partners – both landowners and the environment alike.
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Sargent Motorcycles is your Wairarapa dealer for Yamaha, Can-am & Polaris. We provide top-quality sales and service all makes and models & have the largest range of new side x sides & ATV ‘sin the Wairarapa. We've made a name for ourselves by treating each customer fairly and providing the best experience possible.
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Greater Wellington Regional Council's Akura Conservation Centre grows and sells native and exotic tree species suitable for shelter, fuelwood, erosion control and timber. We have been trialling, growing and supplying tree species for over 30 years.
We provide advice on planning, contract planting, tree species, establishment and protection techniques, shelter, pruning, chemicals and animal repellents. We are specialists in land management, soil conservation techniques, land-use and species recommendations. |
Training Ventures Limited delivers short course skills training in General Agricultural Skills or VMI (Vehicle Machinery and Infrastructure). Our courses ensure that you and your staff work safer and smarter by bringing you up-to-date with the latest in industry compliance, skills and knowledge. We deliver customised courses anywhere in New Zealand (with or without NZQA unit standards):
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Cooper Farm Services Ltd is a family owned business that specialises in milking equipment, water treatment, water pumps, farm & garden irrigation & light engineering, water tanks & water fittings. Coopers are very focused on customer satisfaction and have a large customer base throughout the Wairarapa. Our retail shop carries a vast range of supplies like water filter cartridges, grinding discs, stainless steel fittings, plumbing supplies and all type of farming & lifestyle products.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd is the farmer-owned industry organisation representing New Zealand's sheep and beef farmers. We invest farmer levies in programmes to grow the sheep and beef industry to provide sustainable returns now – and for future generations. Our key programmes – Farm, Market, People and Information – deliver innovative tools and services to:
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South Wairarapa Biodiversity Group is a non-profit volunteer organisation made of farmers, viticulturists, business owners, environmentalists and more. SWBG offers support and educational opportunities for farming communities so they can understand the influence their business decisions have on the environment. Group members are actively involved in environmental enhancement projects, including riparian planting, grey water wetland planting and other local project. Their work focusses on the area at the bottom of the Ruamahanga River catchment, including Lake Onoke, Lake Wairarapa and the coastal environment.
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