Lydia Goodman

Lydia Goodman is the Assistant Orchard Manager at Central Orchard Management and Packing Manager at CentralPac. Raised on a beef and dairy farm in England, she developed a passion for agriculture early on. After moving to New Zealand, she transitioned from cattle and crops to cherries, discovering a love for horticulture. She has five years of experience managing teams in both orchard and packhouse operations. Lydia holds Level 3 and 4 Certificates in Fruit Production. She is entering the competition to develop her technical skills, build connections with like-minded professionals, and challenge herself. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, painting, and caring for her many houseplants.