Agricultural and pastoral societies at Horsham, Edenhope and Ararat will share in more than $300,000 granted to upgrade and improve amenities at showgrounds across the state. 

Agriculture Minister Ros Spence said 34 agricultural and pastoral societies could now make improvements to showground amenities, including fencing and essential infrastructure upgrades as part of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program. 

Ararat Show Society received $8811 to repair public toilets, Edenhope Pastoral and Agricultural Society was granted $10,000 to construct a new ramp at the showground pavilion, and Wimmera Machinery Field Days will use its $10,000 to enclose its toilet block and install internal lighting.

Ms Spence said the program aimed to allow groups to showcase their unique regions.

“The Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program is all about empowering the organisations that know their regions best to showcase the very best of their region,” she said.

To learn more about the grants program people can visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.