Colin Hurst becomes Federated Farmers president after health setbacks
South Canterbury cropping farmer Colin Hurst has become president of Federated Farmers, following two Achilles injuries that sidelined him.
Colin Hurst, a South Canterbury cropping farmer, has taken on the presidency of Federated Farmers. Hurst had previously stepped away from the organisation, but two Achilles injuries—including one requiring surgery before Covid-19—gave him time to reconsider his involvement.
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Colin from the farm: All about the new Fed Farmers president
Had Colin Hurst not suffered two Achilles injuries, he may never have become president of Federated Farmers. The South Canterbury cropping farmer had stepped away from the organisation before the two injuries, the second requiring surgery just before Covid-19, left…