by Melissa Neal | Oct 24, 2014 | Education, Leadership, RASV, Rural Ambassador, Shows
Using the prize money from winning the Victorian Rural Ambassador, I attended the RAS of the Commonwealth Conference 2014 in Brisbane, with the RASV Team. This was invaluable to learn how shows around the world operate. To help agricultural shows thrive in the 21st...
by Melissa Neal | Oct 18, 2014 | Shows
Geelong Show was a good opportunity for me to get back on the ground preparing and showing cattle at the Red Angus Feature show. Peter Sykes, Mawarra Herefords, had a strong ring of quality cattle to judge. It was such fun to catch up with many friends and help...
by Melissa Neal | Sep 27, 2014 | RASV, Shows
Being a member of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) Beef Committee is a fulfilling journey to giving back to others and learning a great deal along the way. This show, I had pleasure in coordinating the Beef Carcase competition at Melbourne Show for...
by Melissa Neal | Sep 20, 2014 | RASV, Shows
What does September mean for you? For me, September represents Melbourne Show. My family know that I am generally not available in September, unless you come to Melbourne Show to catch up. Here are some shots from the Beef Interbreed.
by Melissa Neal | Sep 11, 2014 | RASV, Shows
Angus Judging was held this morning at Melbourne Show. Results are available at: http://www.angusaustralia.com.au/enews-a-media/186-2014/october-2014/1736-royal-melbourne-2014-results.html Junior Champion Female: PC Miss Chardonnay J301. Melissa Neal and exhibitor...
by Melissa Neal | Aug 14, 2014 | Leadership
Four successful women joined the Bendigo Inspiring Women in Agriculture dinner this week to share some business and life experiences. Thank you Julie Slater, Di Bowles, Belinda Hagan and Katie Finlay for being so open, inspiring us and revealing many helpful hints....
by Melissa Neal | Aug 9, 2014 | Rural Ambassador
The Victorian Agricultural Shows Rural Ambassador Award is committed to developing the next generation of leaders in agriculture. Melissa Neal, age 29 from Bendigo, will join 10 regional winners to compete at the State Final held this Saturday at the Royal Melbourne...