Bay of Islands woman Denise Knop has set her sights high and hopes other young farmers will share her vision - and her sense of adventure.
A contract dairy farmer with her partner, Miss Knop is planning an expedition to Everest Base Camp to raise money for Nepalese agricultural charities.
To make it a community event and a challenge for other young Northland farmers, she has roped in other members of the Northern region of New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF).
"The Northern region's slogan is 'Miles above the rest', so in a way the trip is a play on that too," Miss Knop said.
"Everest is literally miles above everywhere else."
She said her idea was at first met with disbelief but once it was explained many in the organisation thought it would be a great adventure. She said the trip was "something positive" in light of the difficult conditions many in the industry were facing.
