Celebrating National Ag Day in the Riverina (Copy)
L-R: Zoe Lamont, Founder, Farm Door Wagga Wagga, Alesha Bennet, Young White Suffolk Breeder, Jessica Ryan, NSW Young Farmers Chair
On Friday, 21 November 2025, we celebrated National Agriculture Day with the theme “Stand with the Land”, honouring the resilience and innovation of Australia’s farmers and rural communities. This year’s event was proudly hosted by RDA Riverina in partnership with AgriFutures, AgriPark, Charles Sturt University, Local Land Services, and NSW DPI at the Mawambul Training Centre, CSU Wagga Wagga.
National Ag Day is a call to recognise the people who feed and clothe us, even through floods, droughts, policy challenges, and trade disruptions. Agriculture is the backbone of the Riverina economy, and this day reminds us of its vital role in sustaining communities and driving innovation.
The luncheon brought together over 60 attendees, including producers, researchers, and community leaders. It featured a panel of inspiring speakers who shared insights on sustainability, leadership, and the future of farming:
Jessica Ryan – NSW Young Farmers Chair (Harden)
Zoe Lamont – Founder, Farm Door (Wagga Wagga)
Alesha Bennett – Young White Suffolk Breeder & Emerging Ag Leader (Tarcutta)
These voices reflected the diversity and strength of our agricultural sector, from grassroots farming to entrepreneurial innovation.
National Ag Day is more than a celebration—it’s a movement. At RDA Riverina, we continue to champion initiatives that strengthen our agricultural backbone, from paddock-to-plate projects to workforce development and regional innovation. Let’s keep standing with the land, today and every day.
