Island expo attracts thousands

THE Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo took place at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on Saturday and Sunday with a total attendance over the two days of 2,340.
Circuit managing director Fergus Cameron said “overall the feedback we are getting is that for the first year it was a great farm expo. The site was really appreciated by the exhibitors who liked the location and the facilities on offer.”
“Exit feedback from attendees was also very positive.The event will definitely be held again next year. There were some really good suggestions which we will take on board for the future,” Mr Cameron told The Star.
There was a strong focus on organic and sustainable living products, with everything from worm farms to solar lights featured and the latest farm equipment and technology was also on display. Stands covered a great range on offer for the farmer including solar energy, waste systems, water tanks, pools and spas, clothing, vehicles and machinery of all types.
Sheep, alpacas and poultry were on display and a variety of food available to taste and buy.The Bass Landcare Network spoke about sustainable farming practices and Alternative Growing Solutions provided agricultural advice.
“So many city folk are embarking on a sea change or a tree change, but when they move into their country home complete with their plot of land, they are often at a loss managing their property,” Mr Cameron said.
“Rural life is wonderful but it possesses challenges, and we felt we had the capacity and contacts to create an expo that would really help people.”

Up close: James Eastwood of Bairnsdale, left, and Alyssa Duffy of Cowes with suri alpacas from Tara Hill Suri Alpacas in The Gurdies at the Phillip Island Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo.

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Posted by Sarah Vella on Nov 25 2014. Filed under Rural News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry