John currently works with NSW DPI as an Energy Research Officer, running the training and education part of the Energy Efficient Solutions project.  He has been involved in agriculture for all his life, after being a “family farm slave”, teacher and African tourist! For the past 30 years, John has worked with the NSW Government’s agriculture services across pastures, livestock and research areas. He and his wife, Jo, have 5 daughters and run a 350 acre farm near Bega, which they have been making more energy efficient.