by Melissa Neal | Oct 26, 2014 | Education, Shows
The Bendigo Show School Garden Program encourages students and families to learn practically where their food comes from, how plants grow and foster healthy living. Schools are encouraged to enter the two new classes added to the Bendigo Show Horticultural section...
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.