Bunn comes to Ballan

By Meg Kennedy

‘Weather’ you watch the Channel 7 News or not, most people know who Jane Bunn is.
The popular meteorologist and weather presenter, who got her start at WIN News Ballarat, will make a special appearance at an upcoming local event.
The latest products and services in agriculture will be on display this week, with the Ballan & District Community Bank Branch partnering with Crossroads Trading to hold a free ‘Field Day’ event.
The mini Field Day will include exhibits on the latest developments in machinery, best practice in farming, animal health and lifestyle exhibits, and the opportunity to speak with representatives from Rural Bank Ag.
Ballan Branch Manager Luke Calder said it was “absolutely important for the bank to be involved in the local agriculture community.”
“Agriculture is very important to the local economy [in this area], with areas such as local food producers, and its important that we help them keep going,” he said.
Crossroads owner Asha Shanahan said it was important for the business to get involved with the event as the “only farming business in the local community,” and as a supplier of the latest agriculture equipment.
“It’s important that we get involved with everything we can,” she said.
The event will be held as a breakfast from 8am on Friday, March 1 at Ballan Recreation Reserve in Cowie street, and is targeted at all types of farming land holders, including the hobby and boutique farmer who may have small acreage.