Gap year program, enticing young people to the regions

Paid on-farm training is being offered to school leavers, looking to explore a career in agriculture.

The federal government is teaming up with the National Farmers Federation to develop the AgCareers Start gap-year program.

Placements will be assigned in March before participants are assigned to an on-farm role.

Janefield Dairy Co-Owner Michelle Lawrence is among those hosting young people.

Rural reporter Meg Van Lohuizen caught up with her to hear more about her involvement.