Youth Group Activities

Youth Group - Membership

Interested in becoming a member of the RAS Youth Group? Applications to become a Committee member of the RAS Youth Group are now open.

The following links will provide you with more information and an application form should you wish to apply for a position on the Committee:

MEMBER INFORMATION PACK - Contains important information about applying to become a Committee member of the RAS Youth Group. Please ensure you read this document before you submit an application.

APPLICATION FORM - An online application must be received in order to formalise your application for a position on the Committee of the RAS Youth Group.

CONTACT - For further information, please contact the RAS Youth Group on youthgroup@ransw.com.au or 02 9704 1160.

Youth Group Activities

The RAS Youth Group represents youth within the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. Since its establishment in 2004, the RAS Youth Group has developed various initiatives to encourage increased participation of young people in the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Youth in Agriculture Day

2012 Youth in Agriculture Day was held on Saturday 14th April 2012. Register your interest for our 2013 Youth in Agriculture Day by contacting the RAS Youth Group on youthgroup@rasnsw.com.au 

'Catch up at the Clydey'

From the bush the boardroom, come along and celebrate the great contribution young people make to agriculture and rural communities.

This funfilled event was held on both Saturday nights of the 2012 Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Catch-up @ the Clydey supports the RAS Foundation who provide grants and scholarships to help rural Australians realise their potential through education, make a difference in their communities and achieve their ambitions. In 2012, $5 from the purchase of each ticket to Catch-up @ the Clydey went to creating opportunities for young people in rural areas through the RAS Foundation. 

Careers in Agriculture Expo

The Careers in Agriculture Expo  is a platform to encourage young people to consider a  career  in agriculture and heighten awareness of agriculture as integral to our future and the need to meet the challenge of growing sufficient food more sustainably.

In 2012, a School's Careers Seminar was held during the morning of the Expo with the aim to assist School Careers Advisors and Teachers to:

• Learn of the diverse career opportunities available in agriculture
• Find out about the many pathways for students to acquire the necessary skills to learn about a career in agriculture
• Take part in a facilitated discussion to identify what information careers Advisors and teachers need to assist students step into agriculture.

Young Farmer Challenge

The Young Farmer Challenge pits teams of young farmers against one another to find those with the full suite of rural skills – with entertainment high on the agenda.

Further information about Youth Group activities and its members can be found by visiting the Youth Group Facebook site or by contacting the Group direct via email at youthgroup@rasnsw.com.au