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From Salesman to Hokkaido Dairy Farmer: A Story of Change - Online Event "Seeking a Better Life with Cows" on April 25
Naoya Ogi was once a salaryman working in sales. At the age of 29, he made a life-changing decision to become a dairy farmer in Takinoue, Hokkaido. What kind of experiences and encounters did he have in this new life? You can hear his story at the online event, "'Seeking a Better Life with Cows' ~An Escape from Sales, Raising Children, and My Wife's Challenge~," on April 25. If you're feeling uncertain about your career or future path, why not take this opportunity to take a new step forward?
About .doto, the Event Organizer
The unofficial vision book ".doto Vol. 2," featuring the ideals of 1,000 people from Eastern Hokkaido.
The organizer of this event, .doto, is a general incorporated association formed by a group of freelance creators active mainly in the Doto (Eastern Hokkaido) area. With the mission to "make Doto a place where ideals can be realized," they support creative projects in the Doto and Hokkaido areas. Their activities, aimed at sharing the charm of Doto, include publishing the unofficial guidebook ".doto" and running the job exploration media "#WorkinDoto."
Naoya Ogi's Story: From Salesman to Hokkaido Dairy Farmer
Naoya Ogi of Inoue Farm in Takinoue.
The event on April 25, "'Seeking a Better Life with Cows' ~An Escape from Sales, Raising Children, and My Wife's Challenge~," is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Mr. Ogi about his journey from sales into the unfamiliar world of dairy farming, his life and parenting in Takinoue, and his role in the community. During the event, you can freely interact by posting questions and comments.
Naoya Ogi (Inoue Farm)
Born in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture. He joined a major electronics manufacturer and worked in sales in Iwate and Aomori, but struggled as the job didn't suit him. At his wife Minami's suggestion, "Why not work at my family's farm?", he quit his job at 29 and started working at Inoue Farm. He is a father to a 4-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son. At Inoue Farm, he aims for a down-to-earth grazing style that is sustainable for both the cows and the business.
Classwork Doto [Let's Talk Together! HR (Homeroom) Edition] "Seeking a Better Life with Cows" ~An Escape from Sales, Raising Children, and My Wife's Challenge~
Date and Time: April 25, 2024 (Thu) 19:00-20:00
Format: Online (Discord)
Participation Fee: Free for DOTO-NET Young / Middle+ / Middle Members
500 JPY for DOTO-NET Middle Members / General Public
Click here for the event timetable and details
This event could be a catalyst for thinking about life and work in Doto, Hokkaido. Don't miss this opportunity provided by .doto!
About "DOTO-NET" and "Classwork Doto"
DOTO-NET is a community that fully supports "Doto Young" members (29 and under), together with "Doto Company" and "Doto Middle," based on the diverse network cultivated by .doto. Its purpose is to co-create ideals to be realized in Doto, foster unique challenges, and build a community of companions to share life with in the region.
Classwork Doto is a series of study sessions and networking events hosted by .doto under the concept of "Learn in the region, make new connections." Utilizing the community's skills and network, these events are held to solve the problems of people working in local small and medium-sized enterprises.
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