2009 Highlights
A strong sense of optimism and renewal marked the 26th event, with new flags flying, business buzzing and many exhibitors reporting their best days of trading for many years. Lots of money changed hands with big ticket items such as tractors and crushers, as well as cash and carry items leaving the site. There was no evidence of an economic downturn.
Top dollars were bid for Tocal's Brangus heifers at the inaugural livestock auction, the College's bookshop sales were double that of last year and many traders had sold their stock before Sunday afternoon.
Committee members were delighted when many described the show as "the friendliest event ever", and with numbers topping 28,000 - up from 27,000 last year.
Demonstrations and talks on hay fires, snail farming, keeping backyard poultry, cattle and sheep handling using dogs, and fencing construction were highlights, along with miniature piglet races and the 'Images of Tocal' art exhibition.
- Whether its solar products,farm equipment and machinery,expert agricultural advice or entertainment you're seeking, use our 'What's On' program to maximise your experience.
- Click on the "What's On' program or buy The Land newspaper for the free Guide Book insert.
- Check at an Information Booth for any daily updates on talks, demonstrations and times.
- Free shuttle buses will pick up visitors from the car park and drop them inside the site.
- Free people movers loop continuously around the site from Nash Park past the Commercial sector to the Skills Centre (working dogs,cattle and horse handling, livestock breeds and animal nursery).
- Adults: $16
- Seniors: $11 (with a Government-issued seniors card)
- Children under school age are free
- School children: $9
- Family: $35
- Come back pass: $10 (allows entry to the site on Saturday or Sunday after full admission is paid on Friday or Saturday)
- 02 4939 8820
- 1800 025 520
Have a look at the images from the 2009 Field Days in the Gallery
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Email: fieldays@tocal.com
About Tocal
The Field Days are held in the grounds of the Tocal Agricultural Centre. For more information about Tocal see www.tocal.com or read the feature article from The Land newspaper (pdf document).
Tocal Field Days are organised by:
In association with:
Dungog Information and Neighbourhood Service
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