Meetings

Our AGM is held each March/April to coincide with collaborative Youth Events at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Be sure to be following us on social media to receive the latest information. 

We hold three General Meetings per year out and about in NSW face-to-face with our members. We aim to work in with existing events to maximise our travel and networking. 

Our monthly Executive Meetings are held via web and teleconferencing services so that members from right across the state can join in. To join our Executive or General Committees, meet the team, or find out when our next meeting is visit our committee page or get in touch with our Secretary at info@ascnextgen.com.au 
Image (left): November 2019 General Meeting, Mudgee.

ShowSkills Workshop

Our ShowSkills workshop is a seminar designed to upskill young people involved in the NSW Agricultural Show Movement. ShowSkills is ran outside those years when the ASC of NSW ran their Country Shows Seminar in Penrith. ShowSkills has been ran in Tamworth, and also in Wagga Wagga in conjunction with the ShowAll Rural Ball in 2020.

The 2020 workshop ran across the weekend to equip young people with skills to return and implement at their local shows. The weekend aimed to provide a fun networking opportunity for youth in the area, to meet like-minded people, and to share experiences. Topics were driven by our members and included social media, communication and marketing, governance, volunteer fatigue, grant applications, youth engagement, diversifying your show, online ticketing, and more! 
Image (right): Ideas wall at 2019 ShowSkills Workshop.

ShowAll Rural Ball

As the major fundraiser for our Scholarship Fund, the ShowAll Rural Ball has been our premier fundraising event for 15 years in Wagga Wagga.

The ball is heralded as the night of nights for the young agricultural professional and next generation involved in NSW Agricultural Shows. The evening includes a three-course meal, live and silent auction items, raffle, live band, networking and dancing, and lots of great discussion with like minded people. 
Image (left): L-R Sarah Hancock, Allana Condron and Emily Mowbray at the 2016 ShowAll Rural Ball. Photo by Kieren Tilly, Daily Advertiser. 

Attendance at Ag Show Conferences

The ASC of NSW Next Generation supports members to attend agricultural shows conferences across NSW, Australia and even internationally. From travel scholarships to assist in getting to our own ShowSkills workshops, to scholarships to attend the triennial ASC of NSW Conference in Penrith, the Agricultural Shows Australia Conference, and the biennial Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) Conference. Be on the lookout across our socials for opportunities and events, as we often share those from our partners that may interest you too! 

Want to go to an agricultural shows conference?
Apply to our Scholarship Fund.
Make sure you are a member first, if not, join now! 
Image (right): ASC of NSW Next Gen at the 2020 Ag Shows Australia Conference, Surfers Paradise. 

AgriYouth Connect at Sydney Royal

In collaboration with the RAS of NSW Youth Group and NSW Young Farmers, we host AgriYouth Connect at the Sydney Royal Easter Show before our AGM. 

Established in 2019, AgriYouth Connect aims to bring together like-minded young people involved in agriculture and shows from right across NSW for a free networking lunch overlooking the main arena of the show. The event included a short presentation on the three organisations and membership options, and staged networking with discussion topics relevant to the audience. These guided discussions sessions allowed the ASC of NSW Next Generation to further develop events throughout the year like our ShowSkills workshop. 
Image (left): AgriYouth Connect at See Room, Sydney Stadium. 

Attending Group Meetings

ASC of NSW Next Generation Members, Delegates and Executive enjoy attending Group Meetings and like-minded initiatives of youth in agriculture. Recently our Executive have supported the establishment of new Next Generation movements within ASC of NSW Groups, attended the formation meetings of Youth in Ag Groups, and attended regular Group Meetings across the state. We are also involved with the National NextGen facilitated through Agricultural Shows Australia. 

Join us at the next ASC of NSW Group Meeting to meet your local show executive and find out how you can become more involved. Contacts for your local Group are available on the ASC of NSW website here. And you'll find your ASC of NSW Next Generation Group Delegate on our Committee page. 
Image (right): Attendees at the Group 2 Meet & Greet, Wauchope. 

Attendings Local Shows & Presenting Ribbons

ASC of NSW Next Generation Members, Delegates and Executive are active within their local show societies and committees, and you'll often find them helping out on the day! 

Our Group Delegates have the honour of presenting our Next Gen Ribbons to encourage further youth engagement and excellence, and recognise someone who displays excellence in contribution and dedication. You can view previous recipients on our social media or visit the Next Gen Ribbons page for examples of the incredible contributions being made across the state. 

To find your local Delegate visit our Committee page or get in touch via info@ascnextgen.com.au.

Congratulations to all ribbon recipients!  
Image (left): L-R Brett Dickinson, President, Wee Waa Show, Jana Collier, 2019 Wee Waa Show recipient of the Next Gen Ribbon for Youth Contribution, and Bec Cope, Group 14 Delegate.

Supporting Young Judges & Paraders

Young Judges & Paraders Competitions occur across the state at local shows, and then Group Finals, before finalists head to the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the State Final. Winners are then eligible to represent NSW in the National Final. 

Those wanting to represent their local show and Group at the State must meet the following criteria:

Competitors must be over 15 and under 25 years of age on the 1st May in the year of the State Final at the Royal Easter Show. They must be living in NSW, or be in regular paid employment there, or be in full time education in NSW at the time of first competing in any competition year. 

Further information, including the location of your nearest Group Finals, is available on the ASC of NSW website here. 
Image (right): Western Young Judges Finals at Dubbo in 2019

Supporting The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Competition

The Land Sydney Royal Easter Showgirl Competition occurs right across NSW, and for many it is their first introduction to the ASC of NSW Next Generation at a Zone Final. We'll be along to provide a short presentation at each Zone Final held in February and March. 

The seven Zone Finals is the next stage for local Showgirls representing their local show society and community. The Zone Final consists of an interview during the day with a panel of three judges, a judging lunch with all other Zone Finalists, and a evening presentation at which an on-stage interview will be conducted. At the conclusion of the evening State Finalists will be selected to represent that Zone at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. 

For more information on the competition, Zone Final dates and details visit the ASC of NSW website here. 
Image (left): ASC of NSW Next Gen at the 2020 Zone 5 Final, Gresford. 

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