Call For Farmers To Get Involved In FarmDay 2010
Australian farmers – across all states – are being asked to throw open
their gates to a city family for a day in May as part of breaking down barriers
to metropolitan understanding of modern farm practices.
FarmDay provides city families with a unique hands-on experience and
insights from farmers who can answer all those “where does that come from?” and
“why do they do that?” questions, dispelling myths in the process. FarmDay will
run over the May 29-30 weekend.
“The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to be an official
supporter of this great initiative,” NFF President David Crombie said. “We know
many Australian farmers are concerned about the perception of their sector in
metropolitan mindsets, so this is their chance to get actively involved in
turning those misconceptions around.
“The NFF has been pressing the case for modern farming
and is getting results. Independent market research shows that metropolitan
perceptions of farming have improved dramatically, with 94% of metropolitan
people supporting farmers in proactively managing environmental challenges,
including climate change, and that they make an important economic contribution
to Australia.
“There is much greater understanding and awareness of modern farming as
environmentally-friendly and responsible, widespread recognition that farmers
“do things differently today” and that the sector is ultra-efficient,
technologically advanced and internationally competitive.
“But our research also shows there is an information gap in many
peoples’ understanding about “what” modern farmers are doing to achieve these
successes. What better way than for people to witness it first-hand during
FarmDay?
“We encourage all Australian farmers who are positive and passionate
about their industry to take part in FarmDay and seize the opportunity to
showcase where and how the high quality food and fibre our city counterparts
enjoy every day actually comes from.
“Around 400 metropolitan families participated in FarmDay last year.
Survey results show that city people left farms with not only a greater
understanding of how modern Australian farms operate, but more aware of the
role farming plays in their daily lives.”
FarmDay founder, Deb Bain, said the intent of FarmDay is to foster ‘fun,
friendship and understanding’ and offer farmers a voice in the urban community.
By actually meeting a farming family and enjoying a day mucking in with the
jobs on the farm, city families not only come away with an excellent insight
into modern farming but with stories they’ll pass on to many of their city
friends.
AUSTRALIAN farmers – across all states – are being asked to throw open
their gates to a city family for a day in May as part of breaking down barriers
to metropolitan understanding of modern farm practices. FarmDay provides city families with a unique hands-on experience and
insights from farmers who can answer all those “where does that come from?” and
“why do they do that?” questions, dispelling myths in the process. FarmDay will
run over the May 29-30 weekend.
“The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is proud to be an official
supporter of this great initiative,” NFF President David Crombie said. “We know
many Australian farmers are concerned about the perception of their sector in
metropolitan mindsets, so this is their chance to get actively involved in
turning those misconceptions around.
“The NFF has been pressing the case for modern farming
and is getting results. Independent market research shows that metropolitan
perceptions of farming have improved dramatically, with 94% of metropolitan
people supporting farmers in proactively managing environmental challenges,
including climate change, and that they make an important economic contribution
to Australia.
“There is much greater understanding and awareness of modern farming as
environmentally-friendly and responsible, widespread recognition that farmers
“do things differently today” and that the sector is ultra-efficient,
technologically advanced and internationally competitive.
“But our research also shows there is an information gap in many
peoples’ understanding about “what” modern farmers are doing to achieve these
successes. What better way than for people to witness it first-hand during
FarmDay?
“We encourage all Australian farmers who are positive and passionate
about their industry to take part in FarmDay and seize the opportunity to
showcase where and how the high quality food and fibre our city counterparts
enjoy every day actually comes from.
“Around 400 metropolitan families participated in FarmDay last year.
Survey results show that city people left farms with not only a greater
understanding of how modern Australian farms operate, but more aware of the
role farming plays in their daily lives.”
FarmDay founder, Deb Bain, said the intent of FarmDay is to foster ‘fun,
friendship and understanding’ and offer farmers a voice in the urban community.
By actually meeting a farming family and enjoying a day mucking in with the
jobs on the farm, city families not only come away with an excellent insight
into modern farming but with stories they’ll pass on to many of their city
friends.
“The farmers that take a day out and step back to view their business
through the eyes of a city family come away with a more positive view of their
industry and are happy to have contributed towards developing a greater
understanding of farming practice in Australia,” Mrs Bain said. “It is an
enlightening experience all round.” To learn more about, or to participate in Farm ay,
farmers should visit the FarmDay website at: www.farmday.com.au. Alternatively,
farmers can call 1300 367 036. FarmDay is also proudly supported by Meat and
Livestock Australia and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry.
“The farmers that take a day out and step back to view their business
through the eyes of a city family come away with a more positive view of their
industry and are happy to have contributed towards developing a greater
understanding of farming practice in Australia,” Mrs Bain said. “It is an
enlightening experience all round.”
To learn more about, or to participate in Farm ay,
farmers should visit the FarmDay website at: www.farmday.com.au. Alternatively,
farmers can call 1300 367 036. FarmDay is also proudly supported by Meat and
Livestock Australia and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry.
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