Cardinia Shire Council will host Cardinia Farmers Evening to acknowledge the area's primary producers, their hard work and fabulous fresh produce.

Organised by the Council’s Economic Development team, the purpose of the evening is to gather the local farming community in celebration of agriculture, produce, and one another. Taking place at Pakenham Racecourse in Tynong on Wednesday, August 10, from 7pm the event will feature cancer survivor, AFL footballer, Australian cricketer and broadcaster Simon O’Donnell as the guest speaker.

The event will acknowledge the amazing effort and produce that our local farmers supply and appreciate the crucial function that the farming community plays in our economy. Farmers are encouraged to attend this free event so they can connect with like-minded people in a friendly relaxed environment. They are also invited to provide samples of their produce to showcase the wide variety of fresh food and beverages that are produced from the Cardinia food bowl.

Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jeff Springfield expressed his gratitude to Council for being able to organise this event specifically for the local farming community, who provided us with food through times of lockdown and are now dealing with growing expenses and a lack of qualified labour.

“Being able to facilitate such worthwhile events for our farming businesses ensures that they are given the opportunity to come together, celebrate their produce, meet like-minded farmers in the area and chat about their shared difficulties.”

Bookings for the Cardinia Shire Farmers Evening can be made at www.trybooking.com/CAPLK. Or for more information call the Economic Development team on 1300 787 624 or email business@cardinia.vic.gov.au