“ “The production of agriculture has changed significantly in recent years with, for instance, data performance recording a key factor for livestock producers selecting their breeding stock. The platform of the traditional agricultural show is still, as a reinforcer of these advanced technologies, very relevant and is great for producers to compare their own product in the marketplace. The development of young people is particularly important for the continued running of agricultural shows into the future. Fortunately, lots of training and education programs are available to rural and remote students for the supply of the next generation of judges and handlers of livestock at agricultural shows in decades to come. These volunteers are a critical component for the future of agricultural shows as it takes a lot of talented and hard-working people to organise these annual celebrations of agricultural production in local regional areas and the major metropolitan centres.” Rod Bowles – Executive Officer, Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd.
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