The nine exhibition vehicles will cover a combined distance of 56,000 kilometres, working in each state and territory to enrich the connections between rural and urban dwellers and highlight the essential contribution of farming to Australia’s economy, culture and lifestyle.

The Roadshow will attend more than 300 events throughout Australia including agricultural shows and field days, industry events, food and wine festivals, rodeos, sporting events, music and cultural

festivals.

In NSW it is currently scheduled to visit 89 events with an appearance due at Crookwell Show on February 11 -12.

The Roadshow will also attend Farm Innovation & Technology Expo on March 30 -31.

Australian Year of the Farmer co-founder and Chairman, Philip Bruem, said the interactive Roadshow units are a great way for people of all ages to learn more about Australian farmers and the vital role they play in feeding, clothing and housing us.

“It will showcase how Australian farmers are amongst the best in the world, leading the way on innovation in farming techniques, and delivering sustainability through best practice management of their environment,” Mr Breum said.

“It is vital people understand the contribution farming makes to our daily lives so that our agribusiness sector can be sustained for many years to come,” he said.

In addition to educating the future generation of consumers, Mr Bruem said a major purpose of the Roadshow is to encourage more Australians to pursue careers in the sector.

“Agribusiness is big business and there are many exciting ways to participate in what is our biggest growth industry,” Mr Breum said.

“There are abundant opportunities and you don’t have to live on a farm to get involved,” he said.

Ambassador for Australian Year of the Farmer, Glenn McGrath who hails from farming stock and is a passionate advocate of the role farming plays in Australia, will attend selected events as part of the tour.

Rural and urban communities are urged to get involved with the Australian Year of the Farmer Roadshow and can visit: www.yearofthefarmer.com.au for more information and touring dates.