Agriculture
6 March, 2024
Next generation farmers are set to roll
HUNDREDS of people are booking their spots for the Birchip Cropping Group’s first young farmer network ball in Bridgewater next month. Group project officer Demi Taylor said the ball, expected to be attended by more than 300 younger generation...
HUNDREDS of people are booking their spots for the Birchip Cropping Group’s first young farmer network ball in Bridgewater next month.
Group project officer Demi Taylor said the ball, expected to be attended by more than 300 younger generation farmers from across Victoria and southern New South Wales, aimed to help farmers network with other innovative and passionate farmers. “We’ve been blown away with the early interest,” said Demi.
The group has established Young Farmer Network hubs in Loddon, Buloke, Quambatook, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. “If you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG, you can still come along and be involved,” Demi said.
“Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business, or those interested in the agricultural industry.
Demi said the group would be running buses from Boort, Birchip and Bendigo for the March 15 event including music from Mallee acoustic duo Taina and Talei Brooks.