Jane Southwell

Jane is a sixth generation farmer whose love of the land and dedication to producing quality wool from a small fine wool flock led her to recognise the need for this knowledge and experience to be shared with city people, particularly children. Born and educated in the Canberra district, Jane is well known for her work with agricultural shows and especially the development of Junior Steward Programmes for young people wanting to know more about farm animals. She was the first woman president of the Yass Show Society, a postion she held for 5 years, a councillor of the RNCAS and is currently the President of the Southern Highlands Show Socieites Union, representing 17 local Shows.

Jane sees that farm animal resource management offers a vitally important link between commercial producers and an increasingly urban-based society. Her commitment to presenting quality stock in all f.a.r.m's displays and using every opportunity to educate and inform visitors, sets this business apart from most other mobile farm operations. F.a.r.m.'s education programme "From the Paddock to the Playground", which includes the outstanding Marvellous Milk presentation and the award-winning "Patting Paddock" are amongst her proudest achievements.