🚲 Join Council and community groups for the official opening and community celebration of Djuwang Baring, the Shire's 60-kilometre mountain bike trail network on Saturday 30 November from 11am to 1pm at the Hammon Park Trailhead & Recreational Park.
Published on 10 October 2022
Artisan agriculture describes an approach to agriculture and farming that is compatible with and connected to its environment. It encompasses the small-scale production of quality produce and aims to create a mutually beneficial connection between the consumer and producer.
Hepburn Shire Council’s Artisan Agriculture Project (AAP), funded by Agriculture Victoria aims to build the capacity of artisan agriculture producers in the Central Highlands Region (being the Councils of Ararat, Ballarat, Golden Plains, Hepburn, Moorabool, and Pyrenees) by working together to navigate operational challenges, identify skills and development opportunities and increase business profiles by sharing the story of local producers.
As part of the Hepburn Shire Council’s Artisan Agriculture Project, funded through Agriculture Victoria, up to $40,000 is available for one-off grants of up to $2,000 + GST each and are available to build the capacity of artisan agriculture producers in Hepburn Shire and Central Highlands.
One-off grants may contribute towards:
Applications close on Sunday 6 November at 5pm
Click here for the Grant Guidelines.
Apply now