By Meg Kennedy<\/p>\n
\u2018Weather\u2019 you watch the Channel 7 News or not, most people know who Jane Bunn is.
\nThe popular meteorologist and weather presenter, who got her start at WIN News Ballarat, will make a special appearance at an upcoming local event.
\nThe 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 \u2018Field Day\u2019 event.
\nThe 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.
\nBallan Branch Manager Luke Calder said it was \u201cabsolutely important for the bank to be involved in the local agriculture community.\u201d
\n\u201cAgriculture 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,\u201d he said.
\nCrossroads owner Asha Shanahan said it was important for the business to get involved with the event as the \u201conly farming business in the local community,\u201d and as a supplier of the latest agriculture equipment.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s important that we get involved with everything we can,\u201d she said.
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Meg Kennedy \u2018Weather\u2019 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 […]<\/p>\n