Now is a good time to reflect on the history of the Wimmera Field Day.
Here’s the wrap: A group of regional Wimmera farmers and agricultural association members formed a Machinery Field Days committee and a decision was made to host the inaugural Wimmera Machinery Field Days for two days in the first week in March in 1963 on a site provided by Longerenong Agricultural College. There were approximately 80 exhibitors in attendance, a significant machinery demonstration program was carried out and over 3000 people visited. It is now Victoria’s longest running Field Days and Australia’s premier broad acre and machinery focused event.
We express our gratitude to the committee, attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors for their continued energy and enthusiasm, which has helped our annual event deliver value to our farmers and community year on year.
This year marks 60 years of showcasing innovation and agriculture at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days!
Can you imagine what farming looked like 60 years ago?
🌱 #WimmeraMachineryFieldDays #60YearsOfInnovation #FarmingTransformations
This year marks 60 years of showcasing innovation and agriculture at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days!
So what’s changed?!
📣We’re excited to announce 2024 site and product award winners very soon!!!
Gather the troops and come and applause our winners 👏
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This year marks 60 years of showcasing innovation and agriculture at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days!
So what’s changed?
#WimmeraMachineryFieldDays #60YearsOfInnovation #FarmingTransformations
This year marks 60 years of showcasing innovation and agriculture at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days!
Can you imagine what banking in farming looked like 60 years ago in the Wimmera-Mallee?
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This year marks 60 years of showcasing innovation and agriculture at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days.
So what’s changed? @haeuslersjord
This year marks 60 years of showcasing innovation and agriculture at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days!
Can you imagine what farming looked like 60 years ago in the Wimmera-Mallee? We’ve asked our growers, exhibitors, and community to share their thoughts on the transformations in farming from then to now. 🌱
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Another glorious day is set for the Wimmera Machinery Field Days!
🔥 What to Expect:
✅ Cutting-edge Agricultural Technology
✅ Live Demonstrations
✅ Expert Workshops and Seminars
✅ Networking with Industry Leaders
✅ Delicious Local Food and Refreshments
👥 Tag your farming buddies and get them along today!
🥁Drum roll please!
Our team has read your responses and picked a winner for the $250 voucher to spend at this year’s field day!
Congratulations to Leah Askew!
“My dad would buy Mum’s birthday present each year at the field days. Always something she needed the green esky, (handy for fish at robe), a fishing rod, one year, a generator and lastly a wheelbarrow!”
How beautiful are these ball gowns? As equally beautiful are the wonderful students from Horsham who model them! 💃
ON NOW: Horsham College Fashion Parade in the Auditorium. Come and join us as we cheer on this local talent!
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Who says fitness and fun can’t go hand in hand? At the Field Days, we’re all about keeping you moving and entertained!
Sure, we encourage walking, but let’s be real – with so much to see and do, who has time to jog from one exhibit to another in order to fit it all in?
That’s why we’re rolling out the big guns – a Free bus at the Field Days.
There are numerous bus stops (see site map) including at all gates where you can simply hop on or hop off anytime. The onsite FREE service runs throughout the day from 9am-4pm.
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Have you taken the family for a ride on the majestic Clydesdales yet? We think it’s the best way to see the site from the ground!
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Let us know if you attended these talks at the Country Lifestyle Pavillion today?
Remember to explore and browse the amazing stalls showcasing the very best of our local talent - from food, to candles, to wine and fashion 💃
11.30am Trevague Seasonal Blooms - Microfl ower farm, locally grown and picked in Quantong
12.00pm Chef Teacher Cat Clarke - Utilising locally sourced bush foods, tasting included
UP NEXT:
12.30pm Dr Rob Grenfell - Every farm should have an AED
1.30pm Fashion Parade - On site exhibitors
2.00pm Horsham College Fashion Parade
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Alan Heard Pavilion.
Discover all that’s on offer and have a chat to our exhibitors, Agriculture Victoria in the Alan Heard Pavilion.
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The field of agriculture encompasses a wide range of careers beyond traditional farming. From agribusiness management and agricultural engineering to agriscience research and agricultural education, there’s a diverse array of opportunities to explore.
So come along to the Careers In Ag - Panel Discussion, happening now in the Auditorium.
A message from our President, Tim Rethus:
Much has changed in the last 6 decades in Agriculture. Of course, the machinery has changed, and there may be less farmers doing more, but we now grow a greater diversity of crops and have adapted our farming systems to be more climate resilient and sustainable. At the same time we grow more food, fibre and energy at a lower cost. We thank our forebears for initiating this great agriculture showcase which has enriched our farms and communities.
So take a look 👀 and wonder at the progression of agriculture in the Wimmera and ponder what it will look like in another 60 years.
Enjoy your time with us and I hope to see you again at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days in 2025.
The great thing about a field day is talking direct with the people behind the builds. Australian Made Boss Agriculture planters are proving popular with the farming crowd!
Let Dan walk you through the key features to this planter frame and the reasons why Wimmeria growers are getting good results in the field 👍
Still got questions ❓
Talk to Boss Agriculture direct at the Wimmeria field days at the Micheals Donald site 03-18 👋
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Car park is filling up and the crowds are still pouring in!
How many people can you count? 🤔
Day two to is a hive of activity - thankyou for everyone who made it today. We still have an action packed schedule ahead so remember to check the program to ensure you don’t miss out on your favourite events!
