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No 8 Wired - Episode
Television (Full Length Episode) – 2000
The future of farming lies with our young ones. If we don’t get behind them, there is no future.– Hawke’s Bay farmer Michelle Thomsen on expanding the farm for their sons
It’s an important vote for farmers because it’s the first chance we’ve had since I’ve been farming to actually have a say on our producer board.– Wairarapa farmer Peter Gawith reacts to the McKinsey referendum on making changes to the NZ Wool Board
This programme was made entirely with the help of sponsors and advertisers, so you can see more of the country on air.– Narration at the end of the first episode
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