Natasha Yarrington

Natasha was born and raised on a dairy farm and now farms with her husband Rod and their 4 children near Wingham on the Mid north coast, milking 130 brown Swiss cows.

Natasha is friendly, approachable and is dedicated to the dairy industry. She has held many roles within the dairy industry and this is her first year on the women in dairy committee.

Her favourite thing to do is head on new adventures with her family and show their cows at local and state shows!

She is most looking forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new people at bale up 2026!

The best thing about the dairy industry is the people and bale up is all about connecting!!

Gemma Otton

Gemma dairy farms alongside her husband Tom. She is also a mother of three young farming children. Sophia (11yo), Madelyn (8yo) and Charlie (5yo) In the small town of Candelo, they milk 220 Holstein and Jersey cows.

Gemma understands the unique challenges that women face in this industry. However, instead of being discouraged, she has embraced the role of empowering others. Through her warm and approachable nature, she loves to welcome and foster a strong network of women who share a common passion for dairy farming.

As a busy mum herself, Gemma understands the juggling act that many women in the dairy sector face. She has made it her mission to provide a safe space for women to discuss the specific challenges they encounter, from work-family balance to managing farm operations.

She believes that when women unite, there is no limit to what we can accomplish. In a traditionally male-dominated industry, it is essential that we raise our voices, share our stories and inspire the next generation of women in dairy. Through our collective experiences and shared knowledge, we can pave the way for a brighter future.

She Strongly believes that together, we can empower each other, strengthen our industry and make a lasting impact!

Tori Alexander

Tori is a mum of 2 girls and lives in the NSW Southern Highlands. Tori entered the dairy industry in 2007, completing a university placement at a dairy farm on the NSW South Coast (many thanks to that farmer for supporting her placement and immersing her in industry activities).
Tori has built a career in agriculture, and particularly dairy, that spans 14 years and counting. She has conducted research with the Dairy Research Foundation at Sydney University, and has worked in cross-industry biosecurity and dairy-specific extension and development roles.
Tori has been involved with the Women in Dairy Committee for two years. She particularly enjoys being able to support and contribute to creating skills and knowledge development, along with networking and relationship building, opportunities for women from all walks in the dairy industry.

Renae Connell

BIO to come!

Kate Wilson

My name is Kate Wilson, and I am proud to serve as the Membership Officer for the NSW Women in Dairy Committee. I reside in the beautiful town of Attunga, NSW, where I not only run my Speech Pathology business but have also just embarked on the incredible journey of motherhood with my daughter, Elise. From the moment I was born on a dairy farm in Gloucester, NSW, the passion for dairy has coursed through my veins. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working on multiple dairy farms, an experience that has shaped me and provided invaluable skills and knowledge. The connection to the land and the animals fills me with a sense of purpose and belonging.Together with my husband, Tim, we have established the Avon Valley Genetics, a dairy cattle stud. Our stud mainly comprises Jerseys and Brown Swiss and we take immense pride in rearing all our own calves and heifers on our small acreage in Attunga. To ensure the highest quality, our cows are milked at a nearby dairy farm. Breeding and showing these magnificent animals has become my personal passion. There is something magical in witnessing the growth and development of these creatures and the opportunity to showcase the results of our hard work at various events fills me with immense pride.

I am a firm believer in the power of connection and community within the dairy industry. I understand the value of sharing knowledge and experiences, forming relationships and learning new skills. It is this belief that drives me in my role as the Membership Officer for NSW Women in Dairy.

I am committed to connecting women in the dairy industry, fostering an environment where we can come together and support one another. Our committee aims to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through workshops, conferences and networking events.

April Browne

April is our amazing community engagement committee member!!

April entered the dairy world in high school, working for a dairy farmer at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

She has since built a career in agriculture that has spanned 20 years, starting out as a high school teacher and she is currently a Project Manager for the new Dairy NSW project DairySTART.

April also runs a dairy farm at Camden with her partner milking 270 cows, including her beloved Brown Swiss.

Rachel Nicholson

Rachel is a mum of three boys, who dairy farms on the Mid North Coast of NSW with her husband Sam.

She has been a part of the organisation of bale up conference since 2018 and has a strong passion for supporting women of the dairy industry.

She is also a primary school teacher and artist.