Food & Fibre Great South Coast

Happy New Year from all of us at Food and Fibre Great South Coast! May 2025 bring you joy, good food, and vibrant connections. Let’s celebrate local flavors and the beauty of our community together! Cheers to new beginnings, tasty adventures, and a year filled with abundance! #HappyNewYear #FoodAndFibre #GreatSouthCoast #CommunityConnections #SupportLocal #NewBeginnings #Abundance2025

Are you a farmer managing dry conditions? Technical information, events and support is available to help make informed decisions about tackling the season ahead. Keep up to date with upcoming events at https://lnkd.in/dFMayaCs For information on managing dry seasonal conditions visit https://lnkd.in/giqGPH8

Eligible drought-affected farmers in south west Victoria can register for a free one-on-one consultation with a farm advisor. The advisor will help you to take stock and develop an action plan to manage the impacts of the current challenging season. Farmers will have the opportunity to nominate their preferred consultant from an approved panel of advisors. The one-on-one advisory service builds on existing supports, including technical resources, workshops and field days, already available. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/g9dYdEz3 For information on managing dry seasonal conditions visit https://lnkd.in/giqGPH8

Today we are thrilled to launch our second episode of YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS in Timboon by Wendy Hargreaves. It was an amazing opportunity to film throughout the Timboon region showcasing all the local stories of the incredible producers. Thanks to Neil Prieto for your incredible work capturing all the stories. We were lucky enough to capture Timboon Fine Ice Cream Simon Schulz Timboon Railway Shed Distillery @great ocean ducks Dairylicious Farm Fudge @berry world timboon this was all made possible by Agriculture Victoria and filmed in Corangamite Shire Council area. Kate Makin https://lnkd.in/gHCrVHkd

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Food and Fibre Great South Coast! 🎉🎁 Your unwavering support has made 2024 a fantastic journey. We’re grateful for each moment shared, every connection made, and all the delicious adventures ahead. Here’s to festive cheer and a bountiful New Year! 🌟🥳 #Grateful #MerryChristmas #FoodAndFibreFamily

Taking care of yourself in tough times is as important as taking care of the farm. Along with family and friends, there are wellbeing and mental health services available in the community to help you manage stress, including: National Centre for Farmer Health www.farmerhealth.org.au Flying Doctor Wellbeing https://lnkd.in/gtHiYWPd RFCS Victoria West wellbeing support https://lnkd.in/gybmZm7Y Take time to take care of yourself.

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Food & Fibre Great South Coast! As we wrap up 2024, we’re bursting with excitement reflecting on our incredible growth journey. Thanks to strategic partnerships, collaboration with our amazing stakeholders, and the unwavering support from our community, we stand stronger than ever and ready to seize new opportunities in 2025! Join us as we craft a vibrant future together. Let's continue to innovate and thrive in the food and fiber industry! 👉 Don’t miss out on what’s coming next – follow us for updates, share your thoughts, and be part of our narrative! Your involvement makes all the difference. Wishing you a joyful festive season filled with love and inspiration! We will be closed from the 24th December and re opening on the 6th January. 🎉❤️ #FoodAndFibreGreatSouthCoast #MerryChristmas #NewBeginnings #FoodIndustry #SustainableFarming #CommunitySupport #InnovateTogether #FiberArt #LocalProduce #AgriBusiness #PartnershipsForGrowth #FestiveSeason #GreatSouthCoast

It was exciting to start the understanding on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as a part of the Cycle of Carbon Farming. Grateful to Dairy Australia and @West Vic Dairy for this invaluable opportunity to start the process in the support of Dairy Farms for the. Let’s cultivate a greener future together! 💚 #SustainableFarming #CarbonSmart #GreenFuture #SustainableDairy #EcoFriendlyFarming #GreenhouseGasReduction #DairySustainability #ClimateSmartAgriculture #RegenerativeFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FarmToFuture #DairyInnovation

Do you know the Rural Financial Counselling Service offers a free and independent service to farmers? If you are experiencing financial difficulty, they can help to assess your financial situation, identify options, negotiate with lenders/creditors and access available support programs. To speak to a rural financial counsellor today call 1300 771 741. Find out more at rfcsnetwork.com.au

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