April 2023: Gate2Plate Challenge: Up to the Challenge

Sandy’s new shed was finished just in time for Willyung Farms to host the 2023 Harvey Beef Gate2Plate Challenge Field days!  Thursday 23 March was the Schools Challenge with six teams from Agricultural schools in the region being exposed to a range of agricultural topics from animal welfare to feeding requirements.  Teams then select students to answer questions on the topics presented.  Well done Denmark Ag team – winning the challenge. Students were then treated to the highlight of the day ‘Muster dogs’ trainer Neil giving a very entertaining demonstration of dog mustering. 

The new shed and surrounds were packed with machinery and trade displays for the main field day on Friday, with approx. 150 attending.  Alister Raynor gave a seminar via Zoom, with the opportunity to view the competition cattle and eat yummy steak sandwiches for lunch.  OHCG had a display stand on both days, with our new banners looking fantastic.  Bruce even got the Harvest Road staff to compete in the sand vs clay fertilizer (magnet) test.  The Gate2Plate committee also thanked OHCG and Friends of Porongurup for the loan of Audio visual equipment.

The final results of the cattle competition (quite a few teams from the Oyster Harbour catchment) will be presented at the awards night in June.