Chris Malcolm, of Nightcaps Young Farmers Club, puts together a medium density fitting during the Southland Young Farmers District Contest and Skills Day near Riverton on Saturday. Photos: Yvonne O'Hara : Young Farmers display skills

Erin Buchanan, of Thornbury Young Farmers Club, erects an electric fence. : Young Farmers display skills

Allen Gregory, of Nightcaps Young Farmers Club, practices his first aid skills on Carleen Stefaniuk, a visitor from Canada, who is staying in the area. : Young Farmers display skills

Jacob Mackie, of Nightcaps Young Farmers Club, tests his drenching knowledge. : Young Farmers display skills

Bridget Henderson, of Waitane Young Farmers Club, works out the right length of an electric fence, which was part of the fencing module. : Young Farmers display skills

Matt McRae, of the Wyndham Young Farmers Club, identifies items that might be found on a farm. : Young Farmers display skills

Zac Thomas, of the Waitane Young Farmers Club, tests his pikelet-making skills. : Young Farmers display skills