NOTES are published to update members
on Association matters between editions of Vegetables Victoria Magazine
We trust that you find these GROWER NOTES both interesting and informative
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Vale - Norm Hawkes
Many vegetable growers will fondly remember former VGA Vice President and Life Member Norm Hawkes, who passed away on the 26th October 2009, aged 83.
Norm was born and raised on the... Go to article.
Fair Work Ombudsman
The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman monitors, investigates, and enforces compliance with Commonwealth workplace laws.
The FWO are promoting a nation-wide targeted education and compliance program... Go to article.
Top Awards for Victorian Growers
The VGA executive wish everyone a wonderful festive season and a safe and healthy 2010
The achievements of the following Victorian vegetable growers, have recently been recognised.
HAL Young... Go to article.
Slobodan Vujovic - IDO East
The Vegetable Growers' Association of Victoria are pleased to announce the
appointment of Slobodan Vujovic as
our third Industry Development
Officer.
Slobodan is well known... Go to article.
Weather SMS for Werribee
Werribee South Vegetable Growers can again receive a free text message on their mobile phones every morning during the growing season.
This service is provided FREE to Werribee Vegetable... Go to article.
Parsnip Canker
Growers and researchers discussed the results of the Parsnip Canker trial on 21 November.
SPECIAL Offer to Members
United Equipment, one of our strongest supporters, is offering... Go to article.
Ken Orr - IDO West
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Orr as our new Industry Development Officer.
Ken will provide vegetable growers with a range of services under the Victorian Governments Go to article.
IDO Program
Victorian Agriculture Minister, Joe Helper has launched the Go to article.
Vale - Joe Souter
Former VGA President and Life Member,
Mr. L. A. (Joe) Souter passed away on Thursday 24
September 2009 at the age of 95 years.
Joe led a long and rewarding life as a... Go to article.
Annual General Meeting
Have Your Say !
Is membership too expensive ?
Want to change your VGA’s approach to industry matters ?
Come along and have your... Go to article.
Vegetable IDO's
Vegetable IDO's to return
The VGA have received a State Governments development grant under the Go to article.
Weather on the Web
The latest addition to our VGA website
New pages show current and forecast weather conditions for each of seven (7)
vegetable growing districts
Select the location nearest to you... Go to article.
Just Add Fruit & Veg
The Vegetable Growers’ Association of Victoria is proud to support a great new Victorian Government initiative that encourages all Victorians to eat more fruit and vegetables.
The Victorian... Go to article.
Skills for Growth
In the current economic downturn, it is vital for businesses to focus on developing and retaining skilled employees so they can take advantage of new opportunities as the economy recovers.
This... Go to article.
Retail Sales Slow
Market reports suggest
consumers are not on a spending spree
but that retail trade is holding up better
than expected given the economic
circumstances.
PMA... Go to article.
Vegetable Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan for Victoria
Consultation has begun on a strategic plan to align development of the Victorian vegetable Industry with the National Vegetable Strategy Go to article.
Industry Training
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- Train your own staff !
Recognised training that prepares YOU to deliver training and assessment in YOUR workplace.
... Go to article.
Vale - Jack Mills
William John Mills, born at Heatherton in 1932, passed to rest 20 Nov 2008, aged 76.
Jack began growing summer crops in the early 1950’s, while still dairying. He and his brother grew... Go to article.
Industry Leadership
A HAL subsidised National program begins in February 2009 to build the leadership capacity of the Australian Vegetable Industry.
Registrations close 15 January
so hurry and get your application... Go to article.
Website Success
With more than three times more visitors in the first 6 months ... Something must be right !
Check out our new website: www.VegetablesVictoria.com.au
Industry Development... Go to article.
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