You're invited to the latest Gippsland multi-commodity branch meeting at the Criterion Hotel, 90 Macalister St, Sale. Topics for discussion:• General Discussion around Future of the Industry & the rising Feral Deer problem in the District Apologies to Geoff Gooch 0473 219 913

Stock Sense has teamed up with guest speakers to bring you a FREE workshop. Come along to find out what you need to know about owning livestock. VFF members and non-members are all welcome. Click here to register.

You're invited to the latest Wedderburn branch pizza night meeting at the Wedderburn Golf Club (Boort-Wedderburn Rd Wedderburn) Guest Speaker:• Dean Bull from On Point Drones• Scott Young VFF Livestock President Agenda:• Drone display and discussion• VFF Livestock update• Transgrid Interconnector Transmission lines update/discussion RSVP: Thursday 9 March to Kim Tupper 0448 043 654 to place pizza order.

You're invited to our upcoming VFF UDV Branch Meeting at the Farmers Arms Hotel in Beeac. Guest Speaker• Natalie Collard CEO Food & Fibre Great South West Agenda• Policy Council updates RSVP: By Sunday 12 March to Lachie Sutherland 0438 352 602

You're invited to the St Arnaud Power Transmission Forum at the St Arnaud Town Hall. Guest Speakers: Topic for discussion• The Australian Energy Market Operator has released an options report, recommending a new overhead transmission link running from Bulgana over prime broadacre cropping farmland between Glenorchy and Marnoo before exiting the shire north of St Arnaud.

You're invited to our latest VFF/ UDV Corangamite Branch Meeting in Simpson. Guest Speakers:Nick Adamson and Daryl Oborne from Charles Stewart will be providing insight on changing land use and increasing land values. Topics for discussion:Advocacy reform. What do you want from the VFF/UDV and how do you want to pay? Where: Ball and Chain Hotel, 1 Williams Rd Simpson

What is the supply chain’s role in food security? VFF President Emma Germano and a host of fellow panellists will tackle this topic at a Rural Press Club of Victoria event next Friday 24 March in Melbourne. Learn more and grab your tickets here

This year the Bunyip Agricultural Show features a farm and food Provenance Paddock, presented by the West Gippsland Progress Association. Meet up with the Cardinia branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation in the paddock under the trees, along with local farmers and artisan food producers. At the VFF stall, there will be copies of the Circle of Friends cookbook on sale. Full of recipes from local farmers and many friends, designed and published by the Koo Wee Rup Regional Health Service and volunteers. On show day, discover the local seasonal fresh produce including fruit, fruit juices, dairy milk, cheese, meats,…

Bass Coast and Phillip Island farmers are invited to the Bass Coast Farm Safety Briefing, on Wednesday 29th March 2023. Join our Farm Safety Advisor to discuss Farm Machinery Safety & Supporting mental health on the farm.  VFF StockSense team are also attending, Topics and guest speakers are being finalised. Held on farm at 1510 Phillip Island Rd, Surf Beach *30 spaces available, Registrations essential HERE via Eventbrite * Free lunch provided. Networking to follow. All farmers welcome. For more info on this event please email, [email protected]