New Zealand
Name: John White Family: Renee (Wife), Esther (12) Ged (8), Reuben (4), Alice (2) Farm Businesses: South Coast Farms Ltd at Riverton (430 cows), 99 South Ltd at Orepuki (850 cows), Wintering and youngstock blocks at Orepuki in a family ownership structure. Dairy Business Goals: Fully self contained, fully shared (Fonterra), support co-operatives (retail and processing) The White family has been farming for 5 generations in the Waikato and Southland. Our children are 6th generation dairy farmers. We see family farm ownership as a sustainable model into future generations. I have farmed in the U.S.A., Chile and extensively in New Zealand and we have a great environment, infrastructure and people to be the best in the world here in Southland. Principles: Family, Sustainability, Reputation, Successful Succession Planning Key Drives: Livestock Improvement, Farm Betterment and Appeal, Farm Systems, Staff Management, Community Involvement.
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