
Jo Sheridan is a leading dairy figure in New Zealand who was named the 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. Based in Pirongia, she serves as the Demonstration Manager at Owl Farm — a 140-hectare commercial dairy venture at St Peter’s School in Cambridge that also acts as an education hub for young people and the broader community. With more than 24 years in the dairy sector, her background includes growing up on a dairy farm in South Taranaki, a degree (Honours) in Soil Science from Massey University, roles at DairyNZ and as an independent consultant.





