Introducing the new initiative VAS Ltd Show Awards

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This is an exciting new initiative by the VAS Ltd Board and they are proud to launch the Victorian Agricultural Shows Awards.

The Victorian Agricultural Shows Awards serve to recognise excellence in the agricultural show movement and is an initiative supported by the VAS Ltd Board & Sub Committee. The Awards will acknowledge the contributions of not just the Show Societies/Field Days and events hosted by them, but the people whose tireless efforts embody what the agricultural show movement is all about. It also aims to encourage teams and individuals to innovate and maintain their commitment to achieving excellence.

The Awards & Presentations will be announced during the annual VAS Ltd Convention Dinner held in conjunction with the Victorian Agricultural Shows Annual General Meeting weekend. The Awards is an opportunity for the industry to come together and celebrate the outstanding achievements within our movement.

Nominations are now open and they close 11th April 2025. So at anytime between now and then nominations can be submitted.

2024 Rural Ambassador State Finalists

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VAS held the Rural Ambassador State Final Information Day on 25th August! It was great to have all six ambassadors there all getting to know each other! The State Final will be held at the Melbourne Royal Show on the 4th, 5th & 6th October, so keep an eye out for more introductions of our 2024 state finalists!

Introducing the 2024 State Finalists

Tess Runting - Central & South Gippsland Group - Pakenham Show

Nicole Teitge - Central & Upper Goulburn Group - Mansfield Agricultural and Pastoral Society

Cassandra Douglas - Goulburn Valley Riverina Group - Euroa Agricultural Society Inc

Matilda Smith - Midlands Group - Beaufort Agricultural Society Annual Show

Caitlin Grieve - Midlands Group - Ballarat Show

Karla Evans - North Eastern Group - Yarrawonga-Mulwala Agricultural Show

2024/25 Agricultural & Pastoral Society Grants - Close in two weeks time!

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Click here to apply for the grant & read the grant guidelines: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/.../agricultural-and...

Grants of up to $10,000 per eligible society are available for eligible projects. Projects that will be considered may include initiatives that:

  • promote agricultural production

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

  • 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.

Applications will close 5pm Friday 23rd August 2024.

2024 Merino Fleece State Final Results

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Fine Merino Fleece Class

1st Place - Barty & Sons Beverely Merino Stud (Northern District Group)

2nd Place - Ava & Tom Harris (Central & Upper Goulburn Group)

3rd Place - Fraser Brothers (Midlands Group)

Medium Merino Fleece Class

1st Place - A & P Harris (Northern District Group)

2nd Place - Carol Gleeson (Midlands Group)

3rd Place - Diana Wheaton (Wimmera Group)

Strong Merino Fleece Class

1st Place - Dylan Fox (Northern District Group)

2nd Place - Anthony Lowe (Wimmera Group)

3rd Place - Robin Neilson (Midlands Group)

2024 Merino Fleece, Merino Sheep & Meat Breeds Sheep Judging State Finals

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Merino Fleece Judging State Final Results

Winner: Charli Torcasio

2nd Place: Taylor Kain

3rd Place: Colleen Tropeano

Congratulations to Charli who will represent Victoria at the 2025 National Finals in Adelaide!

Thank you to Riverina Wool for sponsoring our State Final and to Mr Mark Bazeley for being over judge!

Merino Sheep Judging State Final Results

Winner: Tiffany Maestrale

2nd Place: Ava Harris

3rd Place: Edwina Braid

Congratulations to Tiffany who will represent Victoria at the 2025 National Finals in Adelaide!

Thank you to Riverina Wool for sponsoring the State Final!

Meat Sheep Judging State Final Results

Winner: Nerissa James

2nd Place: Erica Hammond

3rd Place: Sophie Fletcher

Congratulations to Nerissa who will represent Victoria at the 2025 National Finals in Adelaide!

Thank you to Charlotte Close for being over judge today and providing great feedback to competitors!

2024-25 Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants are now open for submission of applications.

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Click here to apply for the grant & read the grant guidelines: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/.../agricultural-and...

Grants of up to $10,000 per eligible society are available for eligible projects. Projects that will be considered may include initiatives that:

  • promote agricultural production

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

  • 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.

Applications will close 5pm Friday 23rd August 2024.

2024 Junior Carrot & Date Muffins State Final Results

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1st Place - Remy Herry - South Western Group - Warrnambool Show

2nd Place - Luke Bowd - Gippsland Group - Omeo Show

3rd Place - Arabella Jess - Midlands Group - Beaufort Show

State Finalist - Rhys Grace - Central & South Gippsland Group - Pakenham Show

State Finalist - Violet Ruscitti - Central & Upper Goulburn Group - Lilydale Show

State Finalist - Mathilda Trimble - Goulburn Valley Riverina Group - Numurkah Show

State Finalist - Liam Sinclair - North Eastern Group - Benalla Show

State Finalist - Jasmine Ash - Northern District Group - Mildura Show

State Finalist - Merrin Doelle - Western District Group - Edenhope Show

State Finalist - Amethyst May - Wimmera Group - Natimuk Show