Visitors to BCG’s flagship Main Field Day at Birchip on Wednesday 10 September won’t just take home the latest insights in agronomy and farming systems – they’ll also take home ideas for healthier lunchboxes.
As part of the Lunchbox Legends initiative, BCG will partner with Birchip P-12 School to deliver healthy, affordable lunches to field day attendees. Hospitality students, led by teacher Kristy Knights, will prepare a fresh menu based on National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) guidelines, helping fuel conversations about diet, wellbeing, and the critical role of health on-farm.
BCG’s Main Field Day attracts 500 growers, advisors, researchers and secondary students each year, to explore research trials and network with experts and other farmers.
“We know the most valuable asset on any farm is its people,” said Louisa Ferrier, BCG project manager and Main Field Day coordinator. “Lunchbox Legends is about starting conversations around making small, healthier choices during busy periods like sowing and harvest, that can have a big impact over time.”
The initiative builds on other BCG health-focused efforts, including free water refills, sunscreen stations, free health checks, and special guest speakers such as Mark Modra who spoke about the importance of fatigue management at the 2024 event.
Lunchbox Legends is supported by the Look Over the Farm Gate Community Grants program, funded by Agriculture Victoria under the Victorian Government’s 2025 Drought Support Package.
For more information about the BCG Main Field Day and Lunchbox Legends, visit the BCG website www.bcg.org.au.
