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KEITH is in the running for the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award, selected from 96 nominations across the state, and competing with the other two finalists, Kimba and Lameroo.<\/p>\n

The 2024 title was secured in this region with Penola being named the best of the best.<\/p>\n

The award recognises towns demonstrating excellence in supporting their local agriculture, food and wine industries to flourish, through outstanding collaboration between community, business, industry and council.<\/p>\n

Finalists are chosen for their innovation in farming, resilience in the face of challenges, community spirit, and leadership within the state’s $17.1 billion agricultural sector.<\/p>\n

South Australian Regional Development and Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven congratulated all three of the finalist towns.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach truly stood out this year, going above and beyond to exceed the award criteria,\u201d Minister Scriven said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the impacts of the ongoing drought on their communities, it\u2019s inspiring to see first-time finalists Keith and Lameroo shortlisted, while the exciting community initiatives at Kimba continue to be noticed by the judges.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese awards are a powerful way to bring communities together, share experiences, and highlight the unity and strength of our regional communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s announcement comes during one of the toughest seasons in recent memory due to the drought and some regions recording their lowest rainfall on record. Despite the challenges, these three towns have shown remarkable strength and ingenuity.<\/p>\n

Keith and Lameroo are first time finalists for the award, while Kimba won the title in 2021 and was a finalist in 2020 and 2024.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Keith (Limestone Coast): Known for its strong livestock and cropping industries, Keith has embraced climate-smart technologies and community-driven solutions to manage drought impacts and sustain local employment.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Kimba (Eyre Peninsula): Is once again among the finalists in recognition of its renewed focus in refining its community-driven approach to sustainable farming and regional development through innovation and education.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lameroo (Mallee): Situated in one of the hardest-hit drought regions, Lameroo continues to lead with resilience, fostering ag education and industry diversification while maintaining strong community cohesion.<\/p>\n

The towns will host a judging panel for site visits over coming weeks to assess the finalists against key criteria such as innovation, economic contribution and sustainability. The winning town will be announced on November 5 at the Regional Showcase Awards, an annual celebration of regional South Australia’s people, places, and achievements.<\/p>\n

The winning Ag Town of the Year will receive a sign for the town entrance recognising its achievements, a community celebration event, a trophy, and extensive media exposure showcasing the town\u2019s contribution to the state.<\/p>\n

The Agricultural Town of the Year Award is a PIRSA initiative, delivered in partnership with InDaily. For more information visit www.agtown.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

KEITH is in the running for the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year Award, selected from 96 nominations across the state, and competing with the other two finalists, Kimba and Lameroo. The 2024 title was secured in this region with Penola being named the best of the best. The award recognises towns demonstrating excellence in […]<\/p>\n

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