The group had more than 300 members, representing 30 show societies, helping at shows across the south, including at Weethalle, Barellan, Barmedman, Ariah Park, Ardlethan, Temora, Lockhart, Bribbaree, Berrigan, Griffith and Cootamundra.

AY Team exchange co-ordinator, Carl Chirgwin, Griffith, said the main aim was to help stem the flow of people away from shows.

“We want to make show societies aware there are people out there who want to help them,” he said.

“AY team members, once shown the ropes, can act as stewards in any section at agricultural shows, providing that show society with whatever assistance they require.”

For the members it is also a chance to try their hands at something new.

“You do something different at every show,” Mr Chirgwin said.

ASC Youth Group vice-president, Sophie McGlynn, from the Cootamundra AY team said shows were a fantastic platform to promote the activities of the group and their members to the wider community, and encourage growth in support for the AY team.

In the 2008-09 show season, more than 20 youth exchanges had occurred from Weethalle to Camden.

The AY Team also organised social weekends and activities twice a year at various locations across the State, Ms McGlynn said.

“You make good mates and network with other like-minded young people from across the State,” she said.