By Bronwyn Hastings

Donald Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s Nicole Nunn has been elected president of Wimmera Agricultural Societies Association, with Kaniva A and P Society’s Louise Hobbs voted to the position of secretary. 

Former secretary and new treasurer Andrea Cross, representing Horsham Agricultural Society, said the two new leaders brought wisdom and innovation to the team.

“Nicole’s late grandmother, Marie Hendy, was a former president of the association, which demonstrates the strong inter-generational influence the agricultural show movement has on many of us,” Mrs Cross said. 

“Our heritage is what drives the passion and commitment for showing and Nicole has a substantial history with the Donald Show.”

The current Victorian Rural Youth Ambassador, Ms Hobbs is preparing to represent the state at national ambassador awards. 

Ms Hobbs is also a 2023 Heywire Trailblazer and teacher at Goroke P-12 College. 

She is passionate about developing opportunities for students throughout the region to access all things agriculture.

“Louise has an exceptional ability to connect students with her local show at Kaniva through innovative projects,” Mrs Cross said.

“She brings a new level of enthusiasm and efficiency to the team and her role is vital to the care, support and connectivity to the volunteers who manage the 13 agricultural shows across the Wimmera.”

This year, the 2024 Victorian Agricultural Shows Convention will be at Kaniva, which Mrs Cross said was a great achievement for the Wimmera group. 

“It requires commitment by volunteers and the community as a whole and it will have a significant economic boost to the region,” she said.

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