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HB FUTURE FARMING TRUST DIALOGUE: Minister Damien O’Connor and Rod Oram
August 11, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The HB Future Farming Trust will be hosting a free public forum on 11 August at Toitoi, the Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre. Register here for planning purposes.
Minister Damien O’Connor, holding the Agriculture, Trade, Biosecurity, and Rural Communities portfolios, and Rod Oram, business journalist and Newsroom sustainability commentator, will discuss the future direction and challenges of NZ/HB agriculture in the context of climate change and engage with our evening’s audience.
Local winemaker Steve Smith will moderate the evening. Steve has served as Chancellor of Lincoln University, chaired the Sustainable Food and Fibres Future Fund, and was Ministerial appointee to the Primary Sector Council.
Sponsored by the Hastings District Council, Napier Port and Bayleys Country