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SUMMARY:Young Farmer Network Ball
DESCRIPTION:EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Bus tickets are closed online\, but there are still limited bus seats available. Please call Demi Taylor on 0436 009 906 before 3pm Friday March 15 if you require one (after this point\, tickets will close).  \nIf you missed out on a ticket\, please refer to the ticket resale page on Facebook (https://fb.me/e/2RFBfpy50) or contact the BCG office & we will do our best to accommodate. \n  \nBCG are proud to present our Young Farmer Network Ball.  \nJoin us for a night of dancing & entertainment\, delicious food & drinks\, and even better company. \nDate: Friday March 15\, 2024\nTime: 6:30pm- 11:30pm\nLocation: Bridgewater Hotel (2 Main Street\, Bridgewater on Loddon)\nDress Code: Strictly formal\, or optional black tie\nTickets: $70pp \nDon’t be fooled by the name\, you don’t need to consider yourself young or a farmer to attend. Come solo and meet some new friends\, or bring a group and dance the night away. Everyone 18+ is welcome. We can’t wait to see you there! \nTickets include champagne on arrival\, drinks sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions Boort\, canapes and entertainment throughout the evening\, professional photographs by Laura Hoye Photography\, and a Young Farmer Network stubby holder. \nPlease advise of any dietary requirements or ticket name changes. Tickets are non-refundable. \nAccommodation \nWe encourage you to book a room for the night so you can continue to enjoy the region the next day. We have partnered with some local accommodation providers to bring you discounted rates for the night:  \nBridgewater Caravan Park- offering 10% off powered sites. Please use code ‘farmer’ when booking. \nInglewood Motel- offering a discounted rate if you call up to book\, and mention ‘BCG Young Farmer Network Ball’. \nThere are also plenty of accommodation options along the three bus routes. \nTransport \nReturn bus transport is available for $30. \nBus 1: BOOKED OUT Birchip to Bridgewater\, departing from 5:30pm with stops in Wycheproof\, Charlton\, Wedderburn\, and Inglewood. \nBus 2: Boort to Bridgewater\, departing at 5pm with stops in Durham Ox\, Bears Lagoon\, and Serpentine. \nBus 3: Bendigo to Bridgewater\, departing at 5:45pm with stops in Maiden Gully\, Marong and Derby. \nRegistered attendees will be contacted to advise of pick up and drop off locations and exact arrival times closer to the event. \nDress Code \nThe dress code is strictly formal\, or optional black tie. \nThis means a suit or tuxedo\, a cocktail dress or gown. \nEntertainment \nNutrien Ag Solution Boort Happy Hour entertainment will be provided by Mallee acoustic duo\, Taina & Talei Brooks\, followed by an evening of music with all the classics from local band ‘The Shorts’. \nAttendance \nAnyone 18+ is invited to attend! This is an opportunity to bring our rural communities together\, so the ball is open to farmers and their friends\, partners\, family and employees\, as well as industry and community. \nPlease don’t be discouraged to attend if you don’t consider yourself ‘young’ or a ‘farmer’. Our Young Farmer Network events are simply targeted at the youngest active generation on farm (regardless of age)\, but are open to everyone from farmers\, those working in the agricultural industry\, or those with an interest to learn more and socialise with like-minded people. \n \nThe Young Farmer Network Ball is proudly supported by the North West Node of the Vic Hub and the Loddon Shire Council. \nYFN Ball Poster\n—————— \nA bit of background\, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke\, Quambatook\, Loddon\, West Wimmera\, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers\, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry\, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet. \nThe Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event\, alternating regions each year. \nIf you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG\, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved\, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business\, or those interested in the agricultural industry. \nThis is a free network that does not require membership\, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787\, or info@bcg.org.au. \n 
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/young-farmer-network-ball/
LOCATION:Bridgewater Hotel\, 2 Main Street\, Bridgewater on Loddon\, VIC\, 3516\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Young Farmer Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240320T083000
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SUMMARY:West Wimmera Young Farmer Network: Partners in Ag Optimising Spray Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Through the BCG Young Farmer Network\, BCG will be covering the $50 cost of attendance at the workshop for West Wimmera growers. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact the BCG office directly on (03) 5492 2787 to arrange registration. \nSpray Workshop Flier\n… \nA bit of background\, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke\, Quambatook\, Loddon\, West Wimmera\, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers\, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry\, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet. \nThe Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event\, alternating regions each year. \nIf you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG\, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved\, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business\, or those interested in the agricultural industry. \nThis is a free network that does not require membership\, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787\, or info@bcg.org.au.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/west-wimmera-young-farmer-network-partners-in-ag-optimising-spray-application-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh Young Farmer Network: Machinery Investment Principles
DESCRIPTION:Location: Creekside Hotel\, Warracknabeal \nDate: Wednesday 20th March\, 6pm \nFree event\, with pub meal provided. RSVP essential \nGain valuable information to help guide your machinery investment decisions\, with Daniel Toohey\, Planfarm and have all your questions answered by Western Ag agronomist\, Spencer Weir leading in to sowing. \nThis event is part of the BCG Young Farmer Network.\nYoung Farmer = youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business. \nThis project is supported by the Vic Drought Hub’s North West Node\, the Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh Shire Councils\, and the GRDC RiskWi$e intiative. \n… \nA bit of background\, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke\, Quambatook\, Loddon\, West Wimmera\, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers\, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry\, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet. \nThe Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event\, alternating regions each year. \nIf you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG\, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved\, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business\, or those interested in the agricultural industry. \nThis is a free network that does not require membership\, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787\, or info@bcg.org.au.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/yarriambiack-hindmarsh-young-farmer-network-machinery-investment-principles/
LOCATION:Creekside Hotel\, 4 Scott St\, Warracknabeal\, Vic\, 3393\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Quambatook/Loddon Young Farmer Network: Nutrien Ag Solutions\, Boort Sprayer Day
DESCRIPTION:Through the BCG Young Farmer Network\, BCG invites Loddon and Quambatook region farmers to attend the Sprayer Day\, held by Nutrien Ag Solutions\, Boort. \nThe event will include a session on new spray technologies\, as well as a presentation from Planfarm Advisory’s Dan Toohey about machinery investment. Nutrien Ag Solutions will also provide a pre-season agronomic update. \n \nIf you are interested in attending\, please RSVP below or contact the BCG office directly on (03) 5492 2787 to arrange registration. \nA barbecue lunch is provided for attendees. \n… \nA bit of background\, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke\, Quambatook\, Loddon\, West Wimmera\, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers\, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry\, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet. \nThe Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event\, alternating regions each year. \nIf you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG\, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved\, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business\, or those interested in the agricultural industry. \nThis is a free network that does not require membership\, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787\, or info@bcg.org.au.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/quambatook-loddon-young-farmer-network-nutrien-ag-solutions-boort-sprayer-day/
LOCATION:Lake Meran
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SUMMARY:Buloke Young Farmer Network: Machinery Investment Principles
DESCRIPTION:Location: Royal Hotel\, Sea Lake (beer garden) \nDate: Friday 22nd March\, 6pm \nFree event\, with pub meal provided. RSVP essential \nGain valuable information to help guide your machinery investment decisions\, with Daniel Toohey\, Planfarm. \nThis event is part of the BCG Young Farmer Network.\nYoung Farmer = youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business. \nThis project is supported by the Vic Drought Hub’s North West Node\, the Buloke Shire Council\, and the GRDC RiskWi$e intiative. \n… \nA bit of background\, BCG currently operates five Young Farmer Network groups: Buloke\, Quambatook\, Loddon\, West Wimmera\, and Yarriambiack/Hindmarsh. We aim to bring forth events for young farmers\, to provide with them educational opportunities and assist in furthering their knowledge in the industry\, whilst providing a sense of community and a social outlet. \nThe Young Farmer Network Ball will operate as an annual event\, alternating regions each year. \nIf you live outside of the existing five groups and aren’t affiliated with BCG\, you can still come along and be involved! Our Young Farmer Network is inclusive and open to all. You don’t have to consider yourself young or a farmer to be involved\, as it is simply aimed at the youngest active generation on farm with desire to progress their business\, or those interested in the agricultural industry. \nThis is a free network that does not require membership\, but you can still register your interest and stay up to date with upcoming events by contacting the office on (03) 5492 2787\, or info@bcg.org.au.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/buloke-young-farmer-network-machinery-investment-principles/
LOCATION:Royal Hotel\, Sea Lake\, 74 Best Street\, Sea Lake\, VIC\, 3533\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Managing vulnerable soils (paddock walks and soil pits) - Ouyen
DESCRIPTION:Following the completion of BCG’s project ‘Building drought resilience of vulnerable soils in low rainfall cropping and grazing systems’\, we invite you to join Dr Yolanda Plowman\, Senior Research Manager to discuss the results. \nYolanda will share the findings from the Managing Vulnerable Soils project\, alongside soil expert Dr Cassandra Schefe from AgriSci. \n \nAt the event\, hosted by Agriculture Victoria and Mallee Sustainable Farming\, we will examine a soil pit and explore results and observations from these sites which look at the value of using bentonite clay and compost for soil improvement. \nFree lunch will be provided. \nPlease visit the Agriculture Victoria website to register.
URL:https://www.bcg.org.au/event/managing-vulnerable-soils-paddock-walks-and-soil-pits-ouyen/
LOCATION:Corner of Calder Highway Ouyen and Chapman Road\, Ouyen\, Victoria\, 3490\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Crop Walks
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