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Posted on Friday 19th of May, 2017,
Over the past two days, more that 250 secondary students from right across Northern Victoria have been inspired and informed at the University of Melbourne Dookie Campus.
The Food and Fibre Day (held annually) features a series of agriculture related workshops. Secondary School Students Year 9 – 12 are invited to come and learn more about the exciting opportunities that exist within Agriculture.
The Food and Fibre Day is held at the University of Melbourne Dookie Campus as a collaboration between;
Agriculture is the driving force behind our local economy and Council is proud to be able to host this exciting event within Greater Shepparton.
For more information regarding this important event, please make contact with the Goulburn Murray LLEN.
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