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West Gippsland is set to host the first major agricultural event since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic with Farm World at Lardner Park receiving formal approval to proceed from the Victorian Government this week.

Farm World was one of the first major events to be cancelled in 2020 as the pandemic struck, leaving exhibitors uncertain about what the event would look like in 2021.

The team at Lardner Park has developed a COVIDSafe Event Plan in line with Victorian Government guidelines and the formal approval this week means rain, hail or shine Farm World will go ahead in 2021.

While parts of Farm World will look different to comply with Victorian Government guidelines, CEO Craig Debnam has said that the event stays true to its agricultural roots           with this year’s theme being ‘Return to Heritage’.

‘This is a significant milestone for regional events with Farm World 2021 set to be one of the first events since the pandemic started that will allow patrons to move freely around displays, exhibits and demonstrations,’ says Mr Debnam.

Farm World 2021 will also feature its now traditional Telstra Women in Ag luncheon on Friday in the main event centre as well as the new Commonwealth Bank – Yarn on the Farm – networking event at the heritage rotunda on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday and Sunday, the Main Event Centre will then come alive, with local business “String and Salt” conducting live cooking demonstrations with the CWA showcasing local suppliers and producers and the Warragul Historical Society showcasing Farm World over the generations with photography and rolling visual displays.

Ian Cougle, Chairman of Lardner Park Board says ‘the support of our patrons, advertisers, exhibitors and the community has been overwhelming, and the entire Board of Lardner Park is excited to be leading the way for the recommencement of regional events.

‘The endorsement of our COVIDSafe plan by the Victorian Government recognises just how valuable this event is to the West Gippsland community, the investment it brings in our region and the jobs it helps create,” said Mr Cougle.

Farm World 2021 will open its doors from March 26th to 28th at Lardner Park.

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Comments to be attributed to Craig Debnam, Chief Executive Officer at Lardner Park

“This is a significant milestone for regional events with Farm World 2021 set to be one of the first events since the pandemic started that will allow patrons to move freely around displays, exhibits and demonstrations.”

‘The entire Lardner Park team is committed to delivering this event which supports our local community and our agricultural sector.

‘It will be fantastic to see not only exhibitors again, but patrons and visitors including school groups who come to Farm World to learn about our primary production sector and the important role it plays in our State.

Ian Cougle, Chairman of Lardner Park Board, says “

The support of our patrons, advertisers, exhibitors and the community has been overwhelming, and the entire Board of Lardner Park is excited to be leading the way for the recommencement of regional events.

‘The endorsement of our COVIDSafe plan by the Victorian Government recognises just how valuable this event is to the West Gippsland community, the investment it brings in our region and the jobs it helps create,” said Mr Cougle.

Comments to be attributed to Gary Blackwood MLA, Member for Narracan

‘Farm World is a core part of the calendar in West Gippsland drawing a significant number of exhibitors and visitors to our region.

‘This is a major win for local traders as well as Lardner Park, and I cannot understate how vital it is that this event was given timely approval to proceed to support the Lardner Park teams work, exhibitors and visitors.

‘This outcome is a result of the hard work of the Lardner Park team and I know everyone is behind Lardner Park and Farm World 2021. It’s going to be another amazing event for agricultural and the West Gippsland community’.

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