About the Author

David Yerex has done many things, with words on paper the one constant. A reporter on Wellington's Evening Post, syndicated agricultural writer in Britain, Director of Information at the Dairy Board, editor of the Journal of Agriculture, he also fronted TV's 'Country Calendar' and other programmes, headed his own PR company, and has written 20 books. In addition, he envisioned the farm holidays concept, began the NZ Guild of Agricultural Journalists, became a widely respected authority on deer farming, and spent satisfying years as a Wairarapa smallfarmer.