Applications NOW OPEN - Agricultural & Pastoral Society Infrastructure Grants

Click here to read the guidelines: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/funds-grants-programs/agricultural-and-pastoral-society-grants

Projects may include:

promote agricultural production

◾ provide new, or improved or upgraded facilities for the exhibitions, competitions and displays for arts and craft, and artisan produce, such as upgrading fencing and stables, or areas used for shearing demonstrations and wool exhibits and/or judging of commercial and stud animals.

◾ enhance public amenities at showgrounds such as toilets, seating, and disabled access

◾ improve essential infrastructure for electricity and water supply

◾ enhance business management, planning for shows and marketing strategies targeting the broader community

◾ promote reporting of livestock movements to the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database such as the purchase of scanning wands

◾ enhance biosecurity planning such as a written biosecurity plan, signage, or improved facilities to create separate housing of different species of animals for biosecurity purposes

2023 Junior Show Ambassador State Final Results

Proudly Sponsored by Gallagher

Winner: Annabelle Hudson - Midlands Group - Beaufort Show

Runner Up: Bart Turgoose - Wimmera Group - Horsham Show

State Finalist: Miriam Drinnan - Goulburn Valley Riverina Group - Euroa Show

State Finalist: Sophie Morris - Central & Upper Goulburn Group - Lilydale Show

State Finalist: Katelyn Hancock - Northern District Group - Mildura Show

State Finalist: Sheridan Venables - Gippsland Group - Yarram Show


2023 Junior Carrot & Date Muffins State Final Results

Proudly Sponsored by Rocky Lamattina & Sons

Winner: Mya Singh - South Western Group - Royal Geelong Show

2nd Place: Ruby Peel - Central & Upper Goulburn Group - Whittlesea Show

3rd Place: Xander Graham - Gippsland Group - Yarram Show

State Finalist: Gracie Sanders - Central & South Gippsland Group - Warragul Show

State Finalist: Anastasia Pakusch - Goulburn Valley Riverina Group - Dookie Show

State Finalist: Shelby Jones - Midlands Group - Clunes Show

State Finalist: Alivia Feltrin - North Eastern Group - Myrtleford Show

State Finalist: Kobe Davison - Northern District Group - Swan Hill Show

State Finalist: Jack Dodds - Wimmera Group - Nhill Show

2023 Carrot Cake State Final Results

Proudly Sponsored by Rocky Lamattina & Sons

Winner: Sandra Weber - Gippsland Group - Maffra Show

2nd Place: Ian Kohlman - Central & Upper Goulburn Group - Kyneton Show

3rd Place: Kirsten Radford - Wimmera Group - Natimuk Show

State Finalist: Pat Jones - Central & South Gippsland Group - Berwick Show

State Finalist: Margaret Watson - Goulburn Valley Riverina Group - Cobram Show

State Finalist: Rosemary Keogh - Midlands Group - Daylesford Show

State Finalist: Joanne Leslie - North Eastern Group - Yarrawonga-Mulwala Show

State Finalist: Catherine Rosewall - Northern District Group - Kerang Show

State Finalist: Patti Doelle - Western District Group - Edenhope Show

State Finalist: Sharon Singh - South Western Group - Royal Geelong Show

National Volunteer Week

Thank you to all our volunteers that make Agricultural Shows a great community event for everyone to enjoy!

It is important for all exhibitors to recognise that Agricultural Shows are ran by volunteers and a small recognition of their efforts by saying thank you goes a long way.

If you would like to volunteer at an Agricultural Show, please get in touch.