When Emma Poole accepted the award for the 2023 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, she joked, “We’ve finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof!”
The accomplished 28-yearold, veterinarian and top farmer is the first woman to be awarded the prestigious title in the competition’s 55-year history, taking home $90,000 for her efforts.
“Winning the award has been so positive,” says Emma, explaining that this year, of the 180 contestants, approximately one-third were women. “It’s not just about me
