Early VGA Committee Members

ALLEN Bros - Wheelers Hill

CORRIGAN Bros - Braeside

Vegetable Research Station - Frankston

VGA Beginnings

VGA Presidents

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Grower Histories

Welcome to our section on vegetable grower histories.

The following stories are a means of introducing the general public

We also hope that younger growers may be inspired by the tales of struggle which underscore the present day success of family vegetable farms.

It is not our intention to "highlight" the success of any one business. The stories of early hardship are common to many present day growers.

Some no doubt have had even
"harder rows to hoe"

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Vegetable Research Station - Frankston

History and Development In June, 1959, the Victorian Vegetable Growers' Association approached the late... Go to article.

ALLEN Bros - Wheelers Hill

by Ken. J. Stubbs, Field Officer , VRI-Frankston First published in the Victorian Vegetable Growers' Digest, ... Go to article.

CORRIGAN Bros - Braeside

By Ken J. Stubbs first published in the Vegetable Growers Digest, Dept. Ag. Victoria, Autumn 1961 Our... Go to article.

VGA Presidents

Our first President was Harry Castle (Clarinda) and his committee consisted of: George Ryan (Wheelers... Go to article.

VGA Beginnings

Tom M. Farmilo, Senior Horticultural Adviser - Vegetables (first published in the "Victorian Vegetable Growers'... Go to article.

Early VGA Committee Members

Some of our great VGA committee men from the 1960's Boy Baker Mr. Baker ("Boy")... Go to article.

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2012-05-10 2012 AUSVEG Convention

The 2012 AUSVEG National Convention Trade Show and National Awards for Excellence Wrest Point Hotel Casino in Hobart from 10 to 12 May 2012 The... See event details.

2011-11-05 Regional Dinner Dance

We are pleased to announce our 2011 Regional Dinner Dance. Reserve your table and enjoy the fellowship of all vegetable growers, their families,... See event details.

2011-10-14 Annual General Meeting

VGA Victoria Members, have your say ! Annual General Meeting of the Vegetable Growers Association of Victoria Inc. When : Friday, 14th October... See event details.

2011-10-06 Strategic Investment Plan

AUSVEG is holding a final round of Grower Consultation meetings around Australia to validate a draft report on a new Vegetable Industry Strategic Investment... See event details.

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