Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th
September 2023
Whats On
The South Gippsland Dairy & Farming Expo (Dairy Expo) has plenty on in 2023
Westpac
Thank you to Westpac, the Major Sponsor of the South Gippsland Dairy & Farming Expo, for supporting the dairy industry and local community.Website Link www.westpac.com.au
Reid Stockfeeds
Come and visit the Dairy Expo’s Platinum Sponsor and have a chat with their experienced team of professionals.Website Link www.reidstockfeeds.com.au
2023 GUMBOOT GIFT
WHAT IS THE GUMBOOT GIFT?- The gumboot gift is a 120 metre foot race wearing gumboots that will be held on Thursday 7th September 2023 at 1pm
- The prize pool is $4,000 - Male & Female Categories
- There is no entry fee, participants will just need to turn up with an 'I can win' attitude.
RULES OF ENTRY
Participants must:
- Arrive at the checkpoint in front of the amenities complex to receive their race number before 12:30 pm, ready for a 1:00 pm start.
- Provide and wear standard knee length gumboots with no modifications
- Provide their age upon registration; handicaps will apply
- Complete the race registration form prior to racing either online or at the racing checkpoint on the day. Registration forms can be found below.
- Be over 18 years of age to enter the race.
Matt Harms
ONFARM CONSULTINGIs the grass greener on the other side or does dairy offer a longterm financial reward that compensates for the hard work and volatility?
Join Facilitator Matt Harms, from ONFARM Consulting and panel members Mark and Trish Hammond (Labertouche dairy farmers), David and Linda Brumby (recent entrants to dairy farming at Leongatha), Luke Wallace (Poowong North dairy farmer with recently installed robots), Nick Leppin (Wattlebank) and Matt Colwill (Nerrena) (both former dairy farmers), to discuss whether dairy farming is improving with age or is it on the nose?
DIAA Gippsland Networking Event
Why Gippsland is Australia’s premier dairy region! Panel Discussion, Jersey Milky Cocktails, Beverages & Snacks by Matty Wilson.Date: 3pm Wednesday 6th (Football Clubrooms)
Tickets: $30 members, $50 non-members includes Expo entry from 10am
Booking: https://diaa.asn.au/events
THE UDDER TRUTH SHOW BAG
What Is The Udder Truth Show Bag?- The Udder Truth Show Bag is a competition where one lucky farmer can become significantly richer
- First Prize $3,000, Second Prize $1,500, Third Prize $500
- There is no entry fee, participants will just need to turn up and collect a show bag at the gate.
RULES OF ENTRY
Participants must:
- Arrive at the checkpoint in front of the amenities complex to receive their race number before 12.30 pm, ready for a 1.00 pm start.
- Provide and wear standard knee length gumboots with no modifications
- Provide their age upon registration; handicaps will apply
- Complete the race registration form prior to racing either online or at the racing checkpoint on the day.
- Be over 18 years of age to enter the race.