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Grower Histories

Welcome to our section on vegetable grower histories.

The following stories are a means of introducing the general public

We also hope that younger growers may be inspired by the tales of struggle which underscore the present day success of family vegetable farms.

It is not our intention to "highlight" the success of any one business. The stories of early hardship are common to many present day growers.

Some no doubt have had even
"harder rows to hoe"

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ALLEN Bros - Wheelers Hill

by Ken. J. Stubbs, Field Officer , VRI-Frankston First published in the Victorian Vegetable Growers' Digest, Spring,1961 Situated close to the foothills of the Dandenongs,... Go to article.

CORRIGAN Bros - Braeside

By Ken J. Stubbs first published in the Vegetable Growers Digest, Dept. Ag. Victoria, Autumn 1961 Our Pioneer Growers: CORRIGAN BROTHERS - BRAESIDE 1934-1961 On... Go to article.

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2010-05-27 AusVeg Conference

The 2010 AUSVEG National Convention Trade Show and National Awards for Excellence are set to take place at Jupiters Conference Centre, Gold... See event details.

2010-04-15 BEJO-Open Days

BEJO 2010 Open Days will be held on: When: Thursday 15th April and Friday 16th April 2010 Where: ... See event details.

2010-04-15 New Varieties on Show

New varieties on show at Carrum Downs NEW Spinach varieties, Asian greens and a splash of fancy lettuce will be the order of the day at a field... See event details.

2010-04-13 WHS Field Days

Exciting new lettuce varieties Growers visiting the Westranell Horticultural Solutions [WHS] field trials, will see a number of exciting new lettuce... See event details.

2010-03-31 Farm Safety Training

HortSkills Australia are offering a Farm Safety course specially designed for vegetable growers. Well qualified and experienced trainers will help you implement... See event details.

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Apply NOW ! National Vegetable Industry Leadership Program Horticulture Australia are providing a second year of leadership learning opportunities for ... See event details.