For a 53rd year, welcome to the 2022 Wandin Silvan Field Days.
Not being able to run for the previous two years due to the pandemic, we are back full of excitement and enthusiasm for a successful event.
I have been a Committee member for many years, but this is my first year as President.
In replacing William Anker, I look forward to continuing his efforts and the challenge of increasing the profile and maintaining the high interest in this important local event.
I would also like to welcome Chris Manders as our new treasurer, replacing Geoff Peacock in the role he held for an impressive 29 years – a role and feat very much appreciated by all.
With the weather looking like a wet spring, I hope it can be dry for us for at least a few days over our event.
From the long-serving committee members, to exhibitors past and present, to the numerous community group volunteers and the all important patrons, I thank you all.
Without your support and participation we would not have maintained our event for such a long period of time.
Our Field Days not only provide the opportunity to see the latest in farm machinery, technology and related services, but continue as a great opportunity to catch up and network with others in the industry and local area.
A diverse range of machinery and equipment will again be on display – tractors, irrigation supplies, spray equipment, and water tanks.
Farm maintenance needs are covered with exhibits of such as lawn mowers, chainsaws and wood splitters.
Stalls with various tools, garden supplies and work wear are also scattered around the event.
Local schools provide catering at the Field Days ensuring that there is a constant variety of food for exhibitors from early in the morning until late in the day.
As well as the social networking opportunity, this provides them an important fundraising opportunity and we encourage you to take advantage of their delicious refreshments.
The Field Days committee recognise the many hours volunteered by our local CFA Groups who greatly assist in the organisation of the event.
In return, proceeds from gate entry fees are donated back to them to assist in the on-going operations of the vital role they play in our communities.
In addition to the main displays there are a number of lifestyle and general interest stalls featuring, with something of interest for everyone.
The popular Yarra Valley Machinery Preservation Society will again be displaying and operating their Farm Machinery of yesteryear.
We also have draught horses on display, an amazing demonstration of chainsaw carving and Black Snake productions doing educational talks on snake awareness.
I think that you will agree there is something of interest for the whole family at the Field Days.
With a willing and supportive committee behind me, I look forward to welcoming you all as we celebrate the 53rd annual Wandin Silvan Field Days.
– Brad Finger
