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25.01.2022 Thinking about a career in food & fibre? There are far more options you think. Darren Sheldon, ABP Port and Logistics Manager, speaks about the diversity of careers in the Great South Coast. Learn more at southcoastfoodfibre.com.au #farmorethanyouthink #newdawn #foodfibregreatsouthcoast #rewardingcareers #careers #jobs #agriculture #forestry

24.01.2022 Thrilled to kick off 2021 knowing @VicGov is deepening it's partnering with industry to build a more resilient, energy efficient and internationally competitive agriculture sector. $30m for enhancements to energy efficiency and energy productivity, helping to boost competitiveness and protect local jobs. More info ... https://agriculture.vic.gov.au//agriculture/about-the-plan Lily D'Ambrosio MP Mary-Anne Thomas MP Agriculture Victoria #sustainableagriculture

24.01.2022 To our #Great South Coast Food & Fibre family and friends, We wish you a safe and happy festive season and look forward to advancing the wellbeing and prosperity of the Great South Coast together in 2021. Thank you for your support, energy and resilience in 2020 - food and fibre supply chains pulled out all the stops for our customers and we couldn't have done it without you.... Our EO, Natalie Collard, will be contactable via email over the holiday period - [email protected]

24.01.2022 Did you know food and fibre underpins around 60% of the Great South Coast economy, accounting for 21.6% of jobs? Follow us to learn more about Victoria's agriculture, fisheries and forestry powerhouse region. . .... . #greatsouthcoast #food #fibre #forestry #aquaculture #careers See more

23.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to the upcoming graduands of #LGSC2020 - what a year! We tip our hats to you for your investment in your professional and personal leadership skills & look forward to supporting, cheering and (if we’re lucky) collaborating as you bring your visions for our beautiful #GreatSouthCoast to life.

22.01.2022 This is a fantastic article about the responsibility we all have to promote our industry. Food & Fibre GSC's Ambassador campaign is breaking down stereotypes of the agricultural workforce being old and outdated. It's a thriving, innovative industry to be involved in and we would be doing the next generation a disservice if we didn't highlight the many and varied opportunities available: "Agriculture is full of young people who are learning and building their skillsets t...o go on and have vital roles in the industry, as well as dedicated workers who are committed to growing food and fibre, yet may never be farm managers or farm owners. We are profitable, technologically advanced, cutting edge and world leaders in best practice. We are working in an ever-improving environmental landscape. Ask yourself, who would want to work for a progressive, profitable, responsible and caring industry? Everyone. Australian farmers owe it to ourselves to do a better job of selling our stories and promoting our industry as the place to be for a vibrant and exciting future. We all play our part in selling a positive story, whether it is through traditional media, social media or real life conversations. Every conversation we have about farming with someone from outside agriculture is an opportunity to promote our industry. We need to make the most of every opportunity available and do it well." https://www.graincentral.com//farmers-need-to-ditch-old-/

19.01.2022 Libby6 Price and Pat Gordon interview our Executive Officer, Natalie Collard, about #AgDayAU and #AgCareers on the beautiful #GReatSouthCoasthttps://soundcloud.com/user-895414954/national-ag-day?fbclid=IwAR3oLED9UlATvqBf_rqxGZSkeGjh8qAdOLtpRirYY8L1y7L3ykt8ENJ78b4 Check out all 9 videos on our website! https://southcoastfoodfibre.com.au/ambassadors/

19.01.2022 New Council Member Jonathan Jenkins spoke to Mixx889 about what he brings to the Great South Coast Food and Fibre Council https://www.mixx889.com.au/artic/council-members-appointed/

19.01.2022 Food & Fibre Great South Coast Inc. are excited to announce the appointment of experienced and innovative senior executive, Natalie Collard, as their new Executive Officer. Natalie has a proven track record in driving strategic change and delivering policy, operational and advocacy excellence, as well as delivering contemporary leadership and positive outcomes for all stakeholders. Her extensive experience spans transport, energy, telecommunications, agriculture, defence and foreign affairs and trade. Most importantly, she has a passion for food & fibre and we look forward to seeing the positive impact she will have on this great region in her new role. Welcome Natalie! https://southcoastfoodfibre.com.au/food-fibre-announce-new/

18.01.2022 The Hamilton Spectator proudly introducing our new Council members to the #GreatSouthCoast community. Jack Luxford, Martin Clark & Jonathan Jenkin. Great article @lanasciberras !

18.01.2022 Awards for Excellence in the Southern Australian Livestock industries are open! The Award categories are Livestock Producer; Scientist/Researcher; Communicator/Extension Specialist; & Young Achiever - 35 years or under. Get the Nomination Kit - https://mailchi.mp/e5b68b1a52f9/salrc-awards-2021

17.01.2022 $2.3Bn of agricultural output makes the Great South Coast Victoria's $ powerhouse A prosperous economy with jobs aplenty A beautiful, sustainable place to live... The best office in the world #GreatSouthCoast #RegionalJobs #BestJobs #AgCareers

16.01.2022 To the fantastic communities of the #GreatSouthCoast - Victoria's $2.3bn #agriculture powerhouse - we want to say THANK YOU for celebrating all that is wonderful about the people, products and stewardship of our amazing #foodandfibre sector on National Agriculture Day 2020. To the Ag Leaders at @NationalFarmers Fiona Simson & Tony Mahar - thanks for bringing Australia together to shine a light on what makes us special. #AgDayAU

15.01.2022 Agriculture offers so many diverse career opportunities - most of which are off-farm! To all the school leavers and job seekers out there - there's never been a better time to look into a career in food & fibre in the Great South Coast!

14.01.2022 Introducing Peter Brooker, Victorian Operations Manager for Outcross Agri Services. Peter says the food & fibre industry is the place to be "for exciting and dynamic career opportunities". Learn more at www.southcoastfoodfibre.com.au #morethanyouthink #newdawn #foodfibregreatsouthcoast #careeropportunity #rewardingcareers #agriculture

13.01.2022 Grant: Under the Business Events Exhibitor Grants program, Australian businesses exhibiting at an approved business meeting, convention, conference and incentives event in 2021 will be able to apply for upfront grants to cover up to 50 per cent of their costs ($10,000 - $250,000). This initiative is part of the Morrison-McCormack Government’s $1 billion COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund, which is supporting regions, communities and industry sectors severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.pm.gov.au//restarting-australias-business-even

13.01.2022 Notice: The Food & Fibre - Great South Coast Inc. Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 8th September 2020 at 1pm via Zoom. Contact [email protected] for further details.

12.01.2022 TO COINCIDE with Mother’s Day this Sunday, the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of Victoria is calling for a farm safety mindset change as women and families continue to bear the burden of deaths and injuries in agriculture. They have called on farms and agribusinesses to completely rethink their approach to safety, as farming women continue to count the cost and pick up the pieces of incidents in agricultural settings Agriculture remains one of Victoria’s most dangerous... industries, particularly for men, who make up 95 per cent of on-farm deaths and 70 per cent of injuries. This reflects the experience of CWA members, with nearly all feeling the impact of a farm incident or knowing someone affected. https://bit.ly/3b8xzLL

11.01.2022 As a region & sector fully committed to sustainability we are delighted to welcome the Agriculture Victoria Victorian Agriculture & Climate Change Council. An initiative showing great leadership by Jaclyn Symes Lily D'Ambrosio MP Mary-Anne Thomas MP Congratulations to appointees: Chair - Alexandra Gartmann (CEO Rural Bank) Deputy Chair - Mark Wootton (Beef & Wool farmer, carbon-neutral farming pioneer)... Member - Lisa Dwyer (dairy & Beef farmer - proudly from the #GreatSouthCoast) Member - Jack Holden (Fonterra) Member - Gillian Hayman (dairy farmer & consultant) Member - Dr Richard Eckhart (Professor in Sustainable Livestock Production) Member - Timmothy McCartney (Wotjobaluk man and Chair of the First Nations Bushfood and Botanicals Alliance Australia) Member - Caroline Welsh (Chair Birchip Cropping Group) Member - Fiona Conroy (Partner of Nicon Rural Services) We stand ready to support the Council in their role to: provide independent advice about the challenges faced by the Victorian agriculture sector from climate change support the Minister for Agriculture to develop actions that respond to climate change, reduce emissions and build sector resilience identify networks and approaches to engage and manage key stakeholders in the sector provide advice on other strategic components of government’s climate change responses for the agriculture sector. #sustainability #leadership #climatechange #agriculture #sustainableagriculture

11.01.2022 A new $199,000 project will establish 30 climate resilient exemplar farms in south-west Victoria, setting a platform for improvements on all farms in the region. Climate-resilient farms will focus on increasing the carbon content, moisture levels and biology of agricultural soils as an effective way of building drought resistance. https://www.stockandland.com.au//new-project-to-explore-b/... #agriculture #AustralianAgriculture #climate #climateresilience #sustainability #sustainableag #carbon #soil #drought

10.01.2022 $86 million investment in #Innovation, #DroughtResilience and #Digital Foundations to support farmers, fishers and foresters to better harness technology https://minister.awe.gov.au//%2486m-adoption-innovation-hu

10.01.2022 The Australian Government is inviting applications for projects to deliver services under the National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants Round 4. Smart Farms Small Grants is an open, competitive, grant opportunity to support projects to increase farming, forestry and fishing communities’ awareness, knowledge, skills and capacity to adopt best practice sustainable agriculture. The purpose of Smart Farms Small Grants is to support land manager practice change that will deliver more sustainable, productive and profitable food, fibre and forestry business while protecting Australia’s biodiversity; protecting and improving the condition of natural resources; and assisting Australia meet its international obligations. https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants

07.01.2022 Food & Fibre Great South Coast is seeking expressions of interest from passionate individuals wishing to join their volunteer Council to oversee the strategic direction of the not-for-profit organisation. Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria: Proven credibility within the industry Understanding of the various sector supply chains An understanding of agricultural education/training and barriers to entry... Ability to represent all regions within the GSC Funding sources and finance understanding Understanding of reporting to funding bodies Food & Fibre GSC is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to realise the region’s untapped capacity to increase food & fibre production and value-add to build the viability and resilience of our local communities. Expressions of interest listing relevant experience should be sent to [email protected] by Friday 4th September. https://southcoastfoodfibre.com.au/food-fibre-great-south-/ See more

07.01.2022 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship applications now open Students entering their final two years of an undergraduate degree who are passionate about the future of Australian rural industries are encouraged to apply. Apps close 15 Jan More info ... https://www.agrifutures.com.au/people-/horizon-scholarship/

07.01.2022 Once a Jackaroo, now a state-wide operations manager. Hamilton's Peter Brooker says there's no shortage of dynamic career opportunities and pathways in food & fibre. To learn more go to www.southcoastfoodfibre.com.au #farmorethanyouthink #newdawn #foodfibregreatsouthcoast #careers #rewardingcareers #careeropportunity #dynamiccareers

06.01.2022 Nurturing Food and Fibre Careers! @Deakin Uni & @SWTAFE Agribusiness Students on a field day at Ocean Road Pastoral gaining hands-on agtech and resource mgt experience under the guidance of Bruce & Andrea Vallance. Students' reported key learnings as Risk Management & Sustainability. Thanks to @DemoDairyFoundation !

05.01.2022 Introducing ABP Port and Logistics Manager Darren Sheldon, who loves his job because it's "tangible". "You're physically involved in something. It's very rewarding." Learn more about Darren's food & fibre career at www.southcoastfoodfibre.com.au #farmorethanyouthink #newdawn #foodfibregreatsouthcoast #rewardingcareers #forestry #portofportland

03.01.2022 Leadership Great South Coast program applications are now open , I’d encourage those interested to consider applying. Numerous scholarships available including several for farmers within the region.

02.01.2022 Food & Fibre Great South Coast welcomes new Vic Minister for Agriculture, Mary-Anne Thomas MP We look forward to working with her and her team. We thank Jaclyn Symes for her work & support for agriculture and sustainability as she leaves the portfolio. https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au//local-mp-made-regio/