Sam Johnston can be described as an agricultural enthusiast and young industry trailblazer who has a strong rural background, born and bred just west of Forbes in central west NSW.

Sam returned home to Forbes and the family business in 2020 after purchasing his own farm “Surround” on the banks of the Lachlan River.

After finishing his Bachelor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Sydney, Sam joined the Meares & Associates (Sydney) team as a rural property sales &

marketing specialist, where he worked for 3 year period. Sam recently graduated from his second degree and now adds a Bachelor of Property Valuation with distinction to his qualification list.

Overall he is a strong advocate for the agricultural sector and its farmers as seen by his efforts as co-founder of the social media organisation and movement #ThankAFarmerForYourNextMeal, as well as being named a 2019 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Rural Achiever and evokeAG. 2020 Future Young Leader.