Wimmera Branch Meeting
2025-11-03 18:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
You’re invited to the next Wimmera Branch Meeting to be held at the Horsham RSL on Monday 3rd November.

We will start off with our meal ordered from the Bistro at 6pm followed by our meeting at 7pm.

Our guest speaker for the evening is Tammy Smith, the CEO of Yarriambiack Shire.

Exclusion Fencing Webinar
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30
Exclusion fencing that works – Practical design and management

Join presenter Jarrod Coote for a practical webinar on exclusion fencing, covering everything from planning and design through to ongoing management. This will include how fencing fits into integrated control of declared pest species and ethical management of wildlife.

We’ll also be joined by a Gallagher representative to walk through product options that support exclusion fencing.

The webinar series will be conducted via Zoom. Register your interest here. We look forward to seeing you!

VFF Wedderburn Branch/ Community Meeting
2025-11-05 19:00
You’re invited to the upcoming VFF Wedderburn Branch/ Community Meeting at the Wedderburn Golf Club.

Guest Speakers:

Boort Grain Co-opEssantis OatsCHS BroadbentRiordansSouthern StockfeedsRyan Milgate (VFF Grains Council)

RSVP – Christine Coombes 0400 970 902 for catering purposes by Sunday 2 November.

VFF Peninsula Annual Luncheon
2025-11-09 12:45 - 16:00
Join us for our Annual VFF Peninsula Luncheon

Guest Speaker, Mark Stoermer – CEO Mornington Peninsula Shire. Mark is an experienced leader specialized inteam building, coaching and strategic development, bringing valuable insights into the future of our agricultural community.

Noon – Cellar Door Drinks12:45pm – 3 Course Lunch

$75 VFF Members$75 Landcare, Lions & Rotary Members$80 Non-MembersAll drinks at bar prices

Dress: Jacket and optional tieNames within group seating for place cards, dietary requirements and enquiries to: vffpen@gmail.com

Please see flyer for more details.

Tickets: Click here: https://events.humanitix.com/vff-peninsula-branch-annual-luncheon-2025

Proudly Sponsored by:

Everitt Seeley & Bennetts: Michael Everitt 0408 395 432

Gallagher: Jack Linn 0429 842 575

Gendore Tractors & Machinery: Trevor Van Der Heyden 0414 416 356

Peninsula Livestock Transport & Mobile Stockyards: Lee Sterling 0419 777 061

Pat Morrissey Agricultural Contracting: Pat Morrissey 0419 118 737

Fencing Workshop, Bellarine
2025-11-16 09:30 - 14:30 | Bellarine, Victoria, Bellarine, VIC, 3223, Australia
Join us for a practical, on-farm workshop with two skilled fencing contractors sharing their knowledge.

Learn how to install new fencing and maintain and repair existing ones, as well as how fencing relates to good biosecurity.

Spots are limited so register to claim yours now.

Click HERE to register

For more information, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au

Stock Handling Workshop, Shepparton
2025-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Shepparton, Shepparton, VIC, Australia
BOOST YOUR FARM SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY

Join experts Mark Bennett and Jack Briscoe as they discuss stockyard design, stock handling techniques and overall livestock safety for sheep, cattle and goats.

Session 1: Mark BennettDiscussion on designing stockyards for the future to enhance long-term efficiency and safety in your farm infrastructure.

Session 2: Jack BriscoePresentation of techniques for low-stress handling of stock, an essential practice for both improving livestock flow and reducing injury risks for farmers and animals alike.

Morning tea and lunch provided.

Click HERE to register

For more information, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au

VFF Bass Coast Branch AGM
2025-11-19 19:00
You’re invited to the VFF Bass Coast Branch AGM at the San Remo Hotel, 145 Marine Road, San Remo.

Agenda – AGM –

Election of OfficeBearers going forward

Branch discussion of BranchActivities for the next 12months.

RSVP – Bill Cleeland – 0447 242583, meals from 6.00PM (at own cost)

AG DAY FARM SHOP
2025-11-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 09:00 - 15:00 | VICTORIAN FARMERS FEDERATION, Farrer House, 24 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
The Victorian Farmers Federation will be celebrating Ag Day with tastings by some of Victoria’s best producers and supporting farmers suffering drought.

Tote bags along with cheese, salami, honey, fruit, veg, beef and lamb will all be on sale, and those who buy a bag which raises funds to support the VFF’s Disaster Relief Fund can enter the draw to win a prize kindly provided by the Victorian Farmers’ Markets Associations and the market stalls present at the event.

Download the flyer HERE

Goat Essentials Workshop, Wattle Flat
2025-11-21 09:30 - 15:30 | Wattle Flat, Wattle Flat, VIC, Australia
This practical, hands-on goat husbandry workshop covers everything from vaccinations, faecal egg counts and general biosecurity to body condition scoring and FAMACHA® for effective worm control.

Learn when and how to vaccinate, assess parasite load, score animals confidently, and build low-stress routines that lift herd health and productivity.

Click HERE to register

For more information, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au

Fencing Workshop, Mansfield
2025-11-28 09:30 - 14:30 | Mansfield, Mansfield, VIC, Australia
Join us for a practical, on-farm workshop with two skilled fencing contractors sharing their knowledge.

Learn how to install new fencing and maintain and repair existing ones, as well as how fencing relates to good biosecurity.

Spots are limited so register to claim yours.

Click HERE to register

For more information, contact Stock Sense at stocksense@vff.org.au
